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Welcome to St. Lucia. This Helen of the West Indies have become one of the most popular destinations in the Caribbean, particularly for honeymooners and other romantics who are enticed by the island’s natural beauty, it’s many splendid resorts and friendly inns and welcoming atmosphere. |
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St. Lucia is located between Martinique and St. Vincent, and 100 miles (160 km) due west of Barbados, the 27 – mile by 14 mile island occupies a prime spot in the Caribbean. The capital city of Castries and nearby villages in the northwest is home to 40% of the population and along with Rodney Bay farther north and Marigot Bay just south of the capital, are the general destination of many vacationers. The south, on the other |
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hand, is dominated by dense rain forest, jungle-covered mountains, and vast banana plantations. A torturously winding road follows most of the coastline, bisecting small villages, cutting through mountains and think forests, and passing by fertile valleys. |
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Island Dining: Watch the sun sink slowly into the turquoise Caribbean Sea while enjoying a scrumptious dinner at any of the excellent restaurants in St. Lucia.
There is an abundance of fine restaurants on the island that offer local cuisine, seafood and continental cuisine. The wide range of dining options available in St. Lucia ensures that there is something to suit every taste and budget. |
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| Island Events: St. Lucia is friendly, warm and rhythmic; bursting with culture, sports and music. Here world artists rub elbows with local talents; Festivals abound; Sporting events are world-class. You have much to choose from! |
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Island Activities: St. Lucia as good as it gets, on land and off-road, above water and underwater, and …after hours!
There is always something to keep you entertained while in St. Lucia! Exciting nightlife, excellent dining and dinner shows, shopping, romantic cruises and special activities for children. |
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| General Island Information: |
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| Airports & Departure Tax: For al destinations, a $68.00 charge in EC Currency. There are also banking facilities at both Airports. |
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| Climate:Temperatures are mild all year round which averages moderately higher in the summer. June to November is the rainy season but the rains may extend through to early December. |
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| Credit Cards:They are widely accepted at all major shopping malles, restaurants, hotels, car rentals etc. |
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| Geography & Location: St. Lucia is 27 miles long and 14 miles wide with a total area of 238 sq miles. The island is located between Martinique to the north, St. Vincent to the South and Barbados is 100 miles east away from us. |
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| Immigration: Passports are required to enter the country except for citizens of commonwealth nations or the United States who must carry a birth certificate, valid picture ID and a return ticket. |
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| Languages: English is the official language of St. Lucia with a French-based Creole Patois being commonly spoken by locals. |
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