Saint Lucia has been listed as one of the top three vacation destinations in the Caribbean by the US News & World Report.

The publication just released its list of the "World’s Best Places to Visit," and it ranks Saint Lucia as the third best Caribbean island for the ultimate holiday.

According to US News, Saint Lucia is “a lush, unspoiled island” with “a growing fan base” that spans honeymooners, thrill seekers and music lovers alike. It highlights the fact that Saint Lucia does not limit itself to offering just one type of vacation—visitors can get whatever kind of holiday experience they want when they come to the island.

The list is compiled using a methodology that brings together the opinions of travelers, along with analyses from travel editors and experts. Each destination is judged according to a set of 10 criteria including adventure, nightlife, food, culture, romance, and sights.

Over 300 countries were analyzed in these and other categories to come up with the rankings. The British Virgin Islands and Guadeloupe were rated first and second on the list of best Caribbean places to visit.

Saint Lucia continues to be a favorite among tourists due to its array of premier hotels, resorts, villas and other boutique accommodations. Its tours and attractions such as the iconic twin peaks—the Pitons, and the Sulphur Springs mud baths that entice families, couples and sole travelers looking for adventure.

Currently underway is the “Saint Lucia Rocks This Summer” promotional campaign which offers deals of up to 50 percent off room rates, and discounts on tours and attractions. Visitors can revel in Saint Lucia’s unique blend of exotic beauty and exciting array of fun-filled activities via sizzling packages available through the summer campaign.

For more information, visit www.stlucia.org/summerrocks/