Travel Guide of Saint Lucia

Saint Lucia is the volcanic island country with the most beautiful natural scenery in the South Caribbean. It has undulating mountains and beautiful scenery. Agriculture and tourism account for a major position in the national economy. France and Britain kept sawing and sawing for the island, and the flag on the island was changed 14 times. This is the most fiercely contested place in the Eastern Caribbean and is known as the "Helen of the West Indies".

It is greener than other island countries in the Caribbean, with flowers blooming, and is known as the unique beauty of the Caribbean. There is a large rainforest in the center of the island, where tourists can always see parrots and birds of paradise flying among them. The island's charming villages are connected by winding roads, reflecting the beauty of the bay and the dotted landscape of palm trees inland. Saint Lucia is also rated as the best wedding destination in the world.

Best time to travel The climate of Saint Lucia is divided into rainy season (May to November) and dry season (December to April). The dry season is the peak tourist season and the rainy season is the season where hurricanes occur. Atlantic hurricanes have a direct impact on tourism in the Caribbean. September is the season with the most frequent hurricanes and the off-season for tourism.

Transportation There are two airports on the island of Saint Lucia. Charles Airport in Castries in the north takes off and takes off flights from Caribbean countries, and Fort Ville International Airport in the south takes off and takes off and takes off direct flights to Europe and the United States. Hwanora International Airport is located 72.4 kilometers south of Castilli, and Vigi Airport, 3 kilometers from the capital, has regional routes to Barbados, Antigua and Martinique. There is no shuttle bus at Saint Lucia Airport. You can only take a taxi to the city. Exit tax is required when leaving the country.

In recent years, the port has upgraded the berths at the Port of Castries in the capital, by the government of Saint Lucia. It can now dock new types of large cruise ships, and the number of cruise ships arriving at the port has increased. Ships are the main means of transportation connecting the islands of Saint Lucia, and there are daily liners from the capital Castilli to Sofriere in the southwest. The Port of Stri and the Port of Vieux Fort are important import and export ports for Saint Lucia.

Accommodation There are nearly 7000 hotel rooms in Saint Lucia. Most of the accommodation facilities are large full-function hotels, and a small number are small hotels. Hotel rates in Saint Lucia summer months from April to December can be almost halved. The main hotels in Saint Lucia are: Saint Lucia Hotel St Lucian, located in Reduit Beach; Villa Hotel, located in The Morne; Malabar Beach Hotel, located in Vigic Beach; East Winds Inn, located in La Brelotte Bay; Halcyon Sands, located in Vigic Beach.

Due to the superior geographical conditions, you must not miss various seafood such as lobster, shellfish, crabs, tuna and other seafood as well as the locally abundant taro, pumpkin, avocado, coconut, guava, papaya, etc. when you come to Saint Lucia.

Locals in Saint Lucia like spicy food, and they always prepare spicy condiments for dinner, which is also a specialty of the Caribbean. The main foods of residents are rice, corn, bread, fish and shrimp, chicken, beef, eggs, vegetables, beans, fruits, etc.

The main drinks are Coca-Cola, tea, coffee, beer, dragon wine, etc. The most famous local dish is grilled lobster of European descent, followed by lobster in thick soup. All restaurants serve international dishes.

Rum is the main local wine. When drinking, lemon, sugar, spices, etc. can be added to make a mixed drink. The prices of imported wine, beer and spirits are relatively reasonable. The most popular bar is The Calabash, located in the city center.

Shopping Saint Lucia is a free port and all items are duty-free, so goods are quite cheap. The best items to buy include crystal products, jewelry, watches, perfumes, porcelain and wine, with British porcelain and French perfumes being cheaper than their native areas. The store is open all day except Wednesday, which closes early. Buy handicrafts from the West Indies at The Shipwreck on a street corner in Brazil, and buy souvenirs at Sunshine.

Special note for travel tips: Saint Lucia has no diplomatic relations with my country. It is best to apply for a U.S. transit visa and transfer in New York. This area is 12 hours later than Beijing time.