Indecent or obscene prints, paintings, photographs, books, cards, lithographic or other engravings, pornographic records, videos or any other indecent articles or matter.
Electronic smoking devices are allowed only in carry-on baggage. Passengers are required to take effective measures for preventing accidental activation of the heating element of the device when transporting the devices.
Smoking in any enclosed public areas or guest rooms is not permitted. There are designated areas for smoking around the property, to ensure that smokers as well as non-smokers can enjoy their Beaches vacation within allowance of local laws and common courtesy.
It is recommended that when visiting St. Lucia, tourists should use common sense and not enter any areas that make you uncomfortable, especially at night. Do not wander down dark alleys or beaches alone at night, and travel or camp in groups for your safety. St.
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).
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.
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.
Usually we only take 100 Dollars in small bills just for tips, any money we need we then get from the ATMs in local currency or alternatively you can use a credit card for resort extras, but IMHO it is always advisable to have access to cash we are from the UK and we have a debit card that cost nothing for an ATM ...
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.
The mains water supply in St.Lucia is chlorinated and considered safe to drink, but may taste a little strange if you are not used to the chlorine. Ice served in drinks is usually made from tap water and is also considered safe to drink.
The average traveler can expect to pay $150-$400 per day when visiting St. Lucia. This means the cost of a week in St. Lucia will be, on average, between $1,000 to $2,800 per person or more.
These duty-free shops are staples of airports and retailers sell duty-free products, with some of the most popular items on sale being alcohol, tobacco, fragrances, confectionery, as well as luxury fashion accessories, electronics, and more.