Along with the other Windward Islands, St. Lucia became a federated state associated with the United Kingdom in 1967. Although it achieved independence in 1979, St. Lucia remains a member of the British Commonwealth.
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Traveling around St.Lucia by yourself is generally safe. Public transportation, such as taxis and buses, is usually a risk-free option for travelers. But like many popular tourist destinations, crowded areas are prime spots for petty theft like pickpocketing and bag snatching.
This tug-of-war inspired one British historian to give Saint Lucia the nickname “Helen of the West Indies” comparing her to Helen of Troy as she too mobilized an entire navy.
Cost of Resorts in Saint Lucia: For budget travelers staying at a budget hotel, you can expect to pay around $100 per night, or $700 for a week. For mid-range travelers, it will cost around $330-640 per night, or $2,310-4,480 for a week. The more expensive option is all-inclusive.
Hi, Coke is aboput EC$ 2 per can if you buy it ion the supermarket. In a bar the prices vary but c EC$ is about the average. Better for your health (& ours) if you stick with local fresh-squeezed fruit juices or Iced Bush Teas.
You can get by with US dollars or euros as well, but it is a good idea to have some EC dollars on hand just in case. You can find ATMs and banks all over the island to exchange currency, but verify whether your home bank will charge any foreign transaction fees for using your card abroad before you leave.
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.
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.