to the sounds of calypso, zouk, reggae and R&B. The Rodney Bay area further south differs greatly from the small, makeshift housing littering most of the town of Gros Islet. Catering mostly to the tourism populace, the areas surrounding the marina contain shops, malls, restaurants and night clubs that fall on the higher end of the spectrum compared to other local enterprises. Land development costs in Rodney Bay are extremely high. The exclusive beach front properties have almost all been purchased by small and large hoteliers, and restaurateurs, frustrating locals who continually see access to the public beaches being blocked by large construction projects. The historic Pigeon Island is a popular place for tourists because of it peacefulness and wildlife. A man-made causeway connects it to the mainland. Sites of interest The following sites of interest are in Gros Islet District: Amerec (town), American International Medical University, Bon Air (town), Bois d’Orange (town), Bois d'Orange River, Bois Verrelle (town), Cas en Bas (town), Des Bollières (town), La Borne (town), Calle Des (town), Cap Estate (town), Carrefe (town), Choc (town), Choc Bay, Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, Dauphin (town), Daupin River, (mouth) Desbarra (town), Espérance Harbour (bay), Esperance River, Fourreur Island, La Gare (town), Garrand (town), Grand Anse (town), Grande Rivière (town), L'Hermitage (town), Louvet River, Marisule Estate (town), Marquis (town), Massade Estate (town), Monchy (town), Marquis River (Saint Lucia), Monier (town), Moulin à Vent, Mount Gaïac, Paix Bouche (town), Pays Perdu (town), Pigeon Island, Plateau (town), Réduit (town), La Rivière Mitan (town), Rodney Bay (town and bay), St. Joseph the Worker Church, Gros Islet, Theatiste (town), Union (town), Upper Bonne Terre (town), References Quarters of Saint Lucia Subdivisions of Saint Lucia