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St Lucia

Size: 238 square miles
Population: 160,000
Capital: Castries
Political Status: Independent nation and member of British Commonwealth
Language: English and local dialect known as Patois
Currency: Eastern Caribbean Dollar - US Dollar is used widely
Climate: 70-77 degrees in winter; 80-88 degrees in summer
Electricity: Current runs at 220 volts/50cycles with three prong outlets (Adapter and converter plug is recommended)
Time Zone: Atlantic Standard Time year-round
Telephone: Area code is 758 with direct dial capabilities to the US

St. Lucia is becoming one of the most popular vacation destinations in the Caribbean. Active travelers are drawn to its lush, mist covered mountains crisscrossed by rivers and tumbling waterfalls. The "trademarked" and world famous twin peaks of the Pitons rise abruptly and magnificently from the sea, while boiling lakes and steam vents remind the nature seeker of the islands volcanic origins. Set among this natural backdrop are hidden coves, honey colored beaches and sparkling reefs that attract the sunseekers, divers, sports fishermen and romantic couples.

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Temp °F 82 83 85 88 88 89 89 88 86 88 88 83
Sun hrs 8 8 9 8 8 7 8 8 7 7 8 8
Rain mm 250 200 200 150 300 450 450 500 300 450 450 400

Visitors still find a unique atmosphere once they arrive. Although tourism is booming and growing fast, and the area around the capital city is certainly busy- much of the island remains splendidly rural with its people still drawing their life from the land and the sea.

A journey across the island will carry you past rain forests covered in tropical vegetation and colored by the hues of flowers such as hibiscus, jasmine, orchids and frangipani. Paved and rutted roads will zig zag along the jagged coast and curve through hills suddenly revealing fishing villages lined with colorful boats and clustered around a bay as the road again resumes its course through plantation fields of bananas, coconut and sugar cane.

Photographers will snap frame after frame of film filled with images of sail boats skirting the coast, farmers dressed in tropical finery at the open market, palm fringed black and gold sand beaches, historic forts and creole wooden buildings.

St. Lucia is fast becoming home for those seeking an island paradise that searches for its place in the booming tourist industry, while seeking to maintain its own unique identity and culture and the preservation of the island's incredible natural beauty.

Diving, snorkeling, sailing, yachting, wind surfing, hiking, running and trail riding are just a few of the adventure activities awaiting you in St. Lucia. After your daily workout relax in a spa or have a massage at any of our world-class full-service facilities.   

There are exciting activities taking place all year long in St. Lucia, so save the dates. From St. Lucia Jazz to the annual Carnival to International Cricket matches in our new stadium, you will find thrilling things to do all year around in St. Lucia. 

 

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