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St. Lucia Information
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| St. Lucia, a lush, rainforested island of approximately 240 square miles in area is lesser known than many Caribbean islands. It has a steep, mountainous interior, endless banana plantations, small fishing villages, sulpher springs, a dormant volcano and it's most distinctive landmark, the Pitons...twin peaks which rise up at the sea's edge to over 2,000 feet...an incredibly dramatic sight. The best beaches, and many of the resorts, are located in the north of the island, as well as most of the island's population. The more deserted southern area can be reached by a scenic, ever-winding road. For those who enjoy nature, St. Lucia provides a wealth of experiences. |
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INFORMATION ABOUT ST. LUCIA
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CURRENCY: The currency of St. Lucia is the Eastern Caribbean Dollar which is linked to the US Dollar at the exchange rate of US$1 to EC$2.65. US Dollars are readily accepted throughout the island but chanbge may be given in local currency. Most hotels will exchange reasonable amounts of foreign currency, and there are change bureaus in Castries.
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| TIME ZONE: Eastern Standard Time. St. Lucia does not observe Daylight Savings Time |
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS: Hewanorra International (UVF) / G. F. Charles (SLU)
G.F. Charles is the smaller of the two and is located near Castries in the northern part of the island. Hewanorra is the airport most US travellers use. It is located in the southern area of the island. |
| CLIMATE: St. Lucia's temperature ranges from 65-85 degrees (Fahrenheit) from December to May and 75-95 degrees from June to November. The winter is relatively more dry as well. Visitors should bring cool, comfortable clothing. While jacket and tie are rarely requisite, overly casual beachwear is rarely appreciated off the beach |
ELECTRICITY: Electric current is 220 volts, 50 cycles AC. (A few hotels are 110 volts, 60 cycles.) Most sockets take 3-pin square plugs (UK standard) but some take 2-pin round plugs or flat American plugs which are more rare. Adapters are generally available at the hotels.
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DRIVING LAWS: All visitors are required to obtain a local driving license before attempting to maneuver on the island roads. Licenses are available at the airport, most major car rental agencies, and the local police station. Travelers will be asked to provide a valid license issued by their home country and pay a fee of $20(USD). Permits can be used on the island for up to three months.
Once the paperwork is in order, vacationers should be aware of driving procedures that may be different from those in their home countries. Roads in St. Lucia should be approached from the left, as in Great Britain. Speed limits are usually comparable to those found in the U.S. and should be strictly observed, particularly in urban areas where drivers should never exceed 30 mph. Seatbelt and parking laws are also strongly enforced, and those with small children should remember to bring the proper safety seat with them from home. |
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