On the west coast, Gros and Petit Piton (Saint Lucia’s iconic volcanoes) rise from beneath the gin-clear sea to shelter the curvaceous coves at Anse Chastanet and Jalousie Beach, which inspire From Here To Eternity-style romps on the shore.
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Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
Spring break isn’t just for partying college kids and family theme-park romps.
Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.
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CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
Costa Rican authorities have issued a nationwide green alert, warning that an intensifying rainy season and a developing Pacific low-pressure system threaten to trigger even more catastrophic landslides.
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