Alcoholic Drinks – A traveller who is 18 years and older is entitled to a duty free allowance of 40 fl ozs.of alcohol. Please note that any excess quantity up to 4 gallons is dutiable.
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Virginia might be right about high end wine and liquor being expensive, but I have found that drinkable wine is actually a little cheaper in St.Lucia than in the US. Mid-level gin and vodka is roughly comparable to prices in the US (maybe a little more, but not enough to make it worthwhile to haul it in your luggage).
Bounty, known as 'the spirit of Saint Lucia', is St.Lucia Distiller's basic mixing rum. Generally, resort bars use Bounty in most of their cocktails including the standard rum and coke.
The CDC and WHO recommend the following vaccinations for Saint Lucia: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, yellow fever, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia and influenza.
Crime. Most visits are trouble-free, but there have been incidents of crime including murder, armed robbery and sexual assault. There is a continuing serious risk of homicides, primarily gang related and involving guns.
How much is a can of coke in St Lucia? Coke is aboput EC$ 2 per can if you buy it ion the supermarket. In a bar the prices vary but c EC$ is about the average.
Credit cards and currencyThe Eastern Caribbean (EC) dollar is used on St Lucia and can be obtained at any bank. Most places accept US dollars, but change will be given in EC dollars. Most hotels, restaurants and larger stores accept credit cards, but local stores seldom do.
Crime in St LuciaSt Lucians are relatively well-off, and crime rates are low. Crime remains low in St. Lucia but use common sense as you would anywhere. Avoid walking down quiet, unlit streets at night alone, and if you've got a long, late night walk back to your accomodation, use a taxi.
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.
Tipping in Saint Lucia is discretionary and should reflect the service you have received, however, a service charge of between 10 to 12% is recommended.
TIPPING IN ST LUCIASt Lucia enjoys a discretionary policy on tipping unlike many other Caribbean islands. If you are satisfied with the service you have received, the local standard for gratuities is around 10% of you bill for both waiters and taxi drivers.
Budget-Friendly Travel PlanningYou should plan to spend around EC$571 ($211) per day on your vacation in Saint Lucia, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors.