Saint Lucia is a beautiful Island among the numerous Caribbean Islands, a British Commonwealth Island country. It lies between the North Atlantic and Caribbean Sea, on the Northern side of Trinidad and Tobago. If you want to explore this breathtaking country, be prepared to have the experience of a lifetime.
Ground transport should not bother you any bit if you are touring this Island country. There are plenty of buses, taxis and cars that make traveling a really enjoyable task. However, each differs from the other as far as convenience is concerned. Buses for instance do not venture too deep into the island, and they lack fixed departure times. They are cheap options, but might not be the best choice for a tourist who wants to explore more deeply.
Taxis are also available in plenty in this Island. You can get in touch with one driver and hire them to take you to various destinations. You could also hire a taxi as a group. These might be a good option to take you to the destination you would like to visit, but in most cases are expensive particularly if you would like to tour many destinations. The best travel means would be through car hire. It is possible to rent a car from the numerous car rental companies giving cheap car hire services.
Yes. The currency used on the Island is known as the East Caribbean dollar. It comes in both papers and coins. If you would like to rent a car for instance, you should preferably have ready East Caribbean dollar. Major credit cards can be used, but they are not very popular. If you would like to exchange currency, do so at authorized exchange bureaus or at banks. Understand that you will be required to go with your passport or any other picture identification document to exchange currency.
English is the official language used on Saint Lucia Islands. There are other vernacular languages that came about due to the numerous groups of natives who inhabited the Island. You might find Afro-Caribbean, Creole and French too.
Saint Lucia boasts of a tropical climate. Temperatures usually range between 21-32 degrees Celsius. It is a mountainous and volcanic Island with miles of lush rainforest. June to November is always rainy.
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