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The island of St Lucia is known for its beautiful and dramatic scenery. Lush tropical rainforest surrounded by white sand beaches, with the opportunity to explore the sights and experiences produced by the island’s volcanic geography. St Lucia is the largest of our five Caribbean islands with lively nightlife and plenty to do and see during
the day. It’s also a great place for sun worshippers with year-round warm and sunny weather.
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| Currency: |
East Caribbean dollar (EC$) |
| Language: |
English |
| Voltage: |
220V |
| Weather: |
Average 75-80∞ Fahrenheit |
| Time difference: |
GMT-4 |
| Telecoms: |
Incoming: +1 758 (followed by 7-digit number)
Outgoing: country code + area code (omitting '0') + number |
| Getting Around |
| Take taxis or hire a car. The Reception staff will be happy to organise this for you. |
The Pitons |
The Pitons are one of St Lucia’s key attractions and located in the south-east. Caused by a volcanic eruption, they are twin spikes that shoot up out of the sea to a height of half a mile. |
Soufrière |
Soufrière is a charming old West Indian town near St Lucia’s active volcano and there are a number of things to experience here, including the Diamond Falls Waterfall and mineral baths where you can bathe. |
Castries |
St Lucia’s capital is a great place to shop and absorb some of the island’s heritage. Castries has many fine examples of French Creole architecture and a guided tour will bring St Lucia’s history to life. |
St Lucia Jazz |
Every May St Lucia hosts an international jazz festival which is one of the most well-established in the world, and certainly the largest in the Caribbean. |
Pigeon Island Museum and Interpretive Centre |
Go to Pigeon Island to learn about St Lucia’s history. Once the home of Amerindians, the Island has been a pirate hideout and a military base. The Pigeon Island Museum is housed in the former British officers' mess building, which has been restored to its 1808 plans. A modern interactive exhibition brings the sites fascinating history to life. |
Whale watching |
St Lucia is one of the leading whale watching sites in the Caribbean and more than 20 species are regularly spotted throughout the year, including humpbacks, pilot whales, sperm whales and spinning and spotted dolphins. |
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