Are there sand fleas in St Lucia?

Light pair of khakis was what I preferred to wear at night, the breeze was there and made it bare able as I am not a person who can wear pants in 80 degree weather. If you travel around the island you'll encounter sand fleas in many different places. The more things you do, the more likely you'll get some bites.



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The key is baby oil not bug spray. Sand flies can not bite with no traction. Baby oil your legs and stay on beach's that are racked daily. All Caribbean islands have sand fleas!

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It is possible to catch several mosquito-borne illnesses in Saint Lucia so it is a very good idea to avoid bites wherever possible. To avoid being bitten by mosquitos on Saint Lucia: opt for loose neutral-coloured clothing with good limb coverage. treat clothing and your body with a reliable insect repellent.

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Bugs (like mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas) can spread a number of diseases in Saint Lucia.

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As a general rule, it is wise to abstain from strolling alone in unknown locations during the night and carrying a large amount of cash or expensive items. Crime rates are frequently high in tourist hotspots, particularly at late hours, so caution needs to be taken when traveling through such areas.

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yes there are spiders on saint lucia....and all the other islands.....you will most likely never see one, let alone be bothered by one. You are more likely to be bothered by some big tourist....

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THey are no more or no less of a problem than any Caribbean island. Rains and tropical foliage bring mosquitos. Beaches bring sand fleas.

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It is absolutely safe to go off resort in St. Lucia. Just use common sense as you would at home: don't go into dark alleys late at night, etc. The Sandals bus only goes between the 3 resorts, to go to the town you will need a taxi (or a couple of miles walk, depending which Sandals).

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Lucia, and crime is generally not a major cause for concern for tourists. The main concern for tourists is theft. Therefore, you should be cautious and avoid carrying valuables. Tourists should use common sense and travel in groups when they must leave their resort or other accommodations.

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The official hurricane season is July to November, and although the risk of hurricanes is very small, there are also tropical storms in the Caribbean region in this period. April and May are often great times to visit as prices are much lower than earlier in the year but the weather is still very similar.

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St. Lucia has a hurricane season because the Caribbean has one that goes from June 1 to Nov. 30. The worst two months are September and October.

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The beaches on the western side of the island front the tranquil turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea and are favored for swimming and water sports, while the wild but beautiful eastern side churns with the more turbulent waters of the Atlantic Ocean, making it great for surfers and those who like the watch the waves.

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