News Americas, CASTRIES, St. Lucia, Weds. Feb. 19, 2014: The beauty of the Caribbean island of St. Lucia is now on display for the world to see in the popular Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition.
The Time Warner-owned magazine shot its 50th edition in the island with its models showcased amidst the varied landscapes of St. Lucia, including the infamous world heritage site, the Pitons, and a fishing village.
Models Emily Ratajkowski, Cris Urena, Samantha Hoopes, Lauren Mellor, and Hannah Ferguson, are featured at three locations throughout the island, including Soufriere waterfront, a lively fishing village, Malgretoute Beach, a calm mooring site for yachts sailing around the island and finally, at Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort, owned by the former accountant for the Rolling Stones.
“We chose locations for the 50th anniversary edition that we knew would grab readers’ attention. Saint Lucia’s iconic Piton mountains, gorgeous beaches, and lush rainforest were a perfect fit for this historic issue,” Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Senior Editor, MJ Day was quoted as saying in a press statement from the St. Lucia Tourist Board.
“We were thrilled to host Sports Illustrated as they shot the 50th anniversary issue,” said Tracey Warner Arnold, Deputy Director of Tourism for the Saint Lucia Tourist Board. “There is something almost magical about our island that clearly captured the imagination and eye of MJ and her talented SI Swimsuit team.”
The “Helen of the West Indies,” St. Lucia is known for its natural beauty and diverse attractions, including the signature Piton Mountains, a tropical rainforest and one of the world’s few drive-in volcanoes.
St. Lucia is one of the Windward Islands of the West Indies’ Lesser Antilles and is nestled halfway down the Eastern Caribbean archipelago.
See behind the scenes views at https://swimsuit.si.com/swimsuit/on-location/st-lucia/videos/st-lucia.
For more on St. Lucia see https://stlucianow.com/
Emily Ratajkowski’s emergence. (Credit: Walter Iooss Jr.)
Credit: Walter Iooss Jr.
