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.
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St Lucia is a country with a mixed economy, facing both economic opportunities and challenges. While it is not considered a rich country by developed-world standards, its citizens enjoy a high quality of life and a rich cultural heritage, making it a unique and valuable place to call home.
Tourism is the island's largest industry with tourists primarily visiting the Saint Lucia during its dry season, which regularly occurs from January through April. Therefore, most job seekers who look for work on Saint Lucia seek jobs in the tourist trade.
A country is considered a tax haven when it offers individuals and/or businesses little to no tax liability. Countries in the Caribbean are considered some of the world's most popular tax havens, including St Lucia.
Tap water in Saint Lucia is chlorinated and considered safe to drink. However, it's best practice for travelers to drink bottled water anyways to avoid the possibility of ingesting bacteria or other microorganisms. Bottled water is readily available throughout the country and usually costs $1 USD.
There have been incidents of crime in St Lucia including murder, armed robbery and sexual assault. There is a continuing serious risk of homicides, primarily gang related and involving guns. Some incidents have taken place in public areas.