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St. Lucia Local Dialect: Words, Phrases and Sayings

admin — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 21:18:49 +0000

Understanding local dialects can help english-speaking travelers feel right at home when communicating with those locals who speak in dialect. The main language in Saint Lucia is English although many St. Lucians also speak French. Here are some of St. Lucia, phrases, meanings available below: Continue Reading...

St. Lucia Map

admin — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 17:06:19 +0000

Map of St. Lucia Click on the plus [+] sign to enlarge map View Larger Map Continue Reading...

St. Lucia Calendar Of Events

admin — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 17:03:41 +0000

January New Year’s Day – January 1-2 – Public Holidays Assou Skwe Cricket Season begins National Creole Cooking Competition Cricket Season Calypso The Assou Skwe is a giant fair, which is held at the Pigeon Island ground to mark the beginning of the New Year. Calypso tents Continue Reading...

St. Lucia Important Addresses

admin — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 17:00:43 +0000

LOCAL TOURIST INFORMATION: St Lucia Tourist Board; PO Box 221; Pointe Seraphine; Castries; St Lucia Tel: 452 4094 or 452 4094 Fax: 453 1121. Foreign Embassies in the United States: In addition to the embassies listed below, some Caribbean countries have consulates or tourist offices in Continue Reading...

St. Lucia Things To Do

admin — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 16:58:37 +0000

Time Zone* EST+1 Summer Sunrise/Sunset: 5:38 AM to 6:32 PM Winter Sunrise/Sunset: 6:22 AM to 5:43 PM Average Temperature Summer: 83 degrees F Average Temperature Winter: 79 degrees F Average Rainfall: 86″ Rainiest Months: June-November Water Temperature Summer: 82 degrees F Water Continue Reading...

St. Lucia Getting Around

admin — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 16:55:39 +0000

Boat & Ferry Travel: Cruise ships from major lines call at Castries and Soufriere. At Port Castries, ships tie up at berths right in town and are convenient to duty-free shops, the market, and transportation for sightseeing excursions. When cruise ships are in port, a water taxi shuttles Continue Reading...

St. Lucia Getting There

admin — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 16:53:27 +0000

Caribbean: Airline: BWIA Airport: Hewanorra International Gateway: Trinidad, Barbados, Jamaica, Miami, New York, London Airline: Air Jamaica Airport: Hewanorra International Gateway: Montego Bay, Toronto, London Airline: George Charles Airport: Hewanorra International Gateway: Daily Continue Reading...

St. Lucia FAQs

admin — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 16:37:01 +0000

When is the best weather in St. Lucia? The weather in St. Lucia is wonderful year round. From Dec. – May temperatures range from 70 – 85°F and from June – Nov. 80 – 95° temperatures are enjoyed Do I need a passport to visit St. Lucia? Passport, visa, and return/onward ticket Continue Reading...

About St. Lucia

admin — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 16:34:08 +0000

WHY ST LUCIA? Secludes coves – steeply rising mountains – exotic rainforests – the twin volcanic peaks – botanical gardens – golden sand beaches – water sports – sightseeing – 19th century creole architecture – shopping and more… ABOUT Continue Reading...