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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First country to be named after a woman.
Finally gained independence from Britain in 1979.
The only country you'll find the Jacquot (St Lucia Parrot)
St Lucia is home to the Pitons mountain range.
It has the world's only drive-in volcano.
There are 21 different types of rum in just one region.
Tourism is the main source of income for St Lucia and the industry is its biggest employer. The tropical eastern Caribbean island boasts beaches, mountains, exotic plants and the Qualibou volcano with its boiling sulphur springs.
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.
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.
Poorly managed tourism leads to deforestation and erosion; degradation and depletion of biological diversity; disruption of natural habitats; and over-consumption of resources like freshwater and energy. St. Lucia's hotel sector alone consumes 17 per cent of the island's energy resources.
In general, foreigners in St.Lucia are likely to find the local people to be friendly and welcoming, and they will have many opportunities to experience and enjoy the island's culture, food, and music.
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.
The most recent poverty estimates are from 2016. They showed that 20.3 percent of Saint Lucia's population were poor (or lived below $5.50 dollars a day) at the time.
St Lucia is neither a rich nor poor country. According to the World Economic Outlook Database created by the International Monetary Fund, Saint Lucia is a developing country.