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St. Lucia is a mountainous place with a dormant volcano that causes the Island to smell like sulfur.



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There is much to appreciate about Saint Lucia and the things the island is known for, including its majestic Piton Mountains, drive-in volcano, refreshing waterfalls, spectacular hiking trails, beautiful beaches, local street parties and exclusive restaurants.

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Thrihnukagigur Volcano is the only spot on earth where it's advisable to explore a magma chamber from the inside. The volcano has not erupted for 4.000 years and shows no signs of coming to life anytime soon, so it is safe to enter.

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In the area you have selected (Saint Lucia) tsunami hazard is classified as medium according to the information that is currently available.

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The official language in St Lucia is English. However, Patois (also refered to as Creole) is also widely spoken. Creole is based on French, and many of the words are similar, if not the same. For example, Hello is still Bonjour and Thank-you is still Merci.

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Lucia's arts and crafts scene are local jewelers who make beaded bracelets and necklaces. Among the most popular items are shiny, black hematite and clay beads. These pieces make great gifts for kids and anyone who loves a new bauble, and you can pack them easily in your suitcase for the trip home. Shopping in St.

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The wet weather makes beach time and strolling through town less enjoyable, but it's the heightened hurricane risk that really makes it the worst time to visit. St. Lucia's hurricane season generally runs from June 1 to November 30 each year, with the highest risk of hurricanes happening from August to October.

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Prohibited Imports
  • Counterfeit currency and coins.
  • Food unfit for human consumption.
  • Indecent or obscene prints, paintings, photographs, books, cards, lithographic or other engravings, pornographic records, videos or any other indecent articles or matter.
  • Matches which contain white or yellow phosphorus.


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avoid isolated areas, including beaches, after dark. only use licensed taxis. do not carry large amounts of cash or jewellery. leave valuables and travel documents in your hotel safe or a safety deposit box.

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Lucia is much safer for the traveler than Jamaica. We found the weather to be awesome. We always go the week before Christmas and in St. Lucia the temperature was perfect with a nice breeze always keeping it cool with the sun not sooo intense.

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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.

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IF YOU ARE UNDER A VOLCANO WARNING:
  1. Limit your time outdoors and use a dust mask or cloth mask as a last resort if you must be outside.
  2. Avoid areas downwind and river valleys downstream of the volcano.
  3. Take temporary shelter from volcanic ash in the location where you are.


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