Saint Lucia Travel Forum

Hi, I really would love to visit St. Lucia with my husband next winter. We usually go for a month and stayed this year (February/March) in Belize. It was lovely and we've had a great time exploring different sites, had only a few encounters with very pushy and not comfortable rastas, which we would have handled the next time better too.

I've read through all of the travel advices regarding those incidents and more including knifes... and like to have other opinions...

My husband and I are more the backpacking type and found a really nice and neat accommodation we would probably book if going. We love nature and are not party people, but do hiking trips, swimming, snorkeling, and exploring our surroundings.

I am guessing the people in St. Lucia who are doing begging and approaching are more accustomed to it because of the longer tourist history than in Belize, so it might be more than one could ask for...

I am wondering how bad it would get and how hiking through the country site would be... by ourselves.

Mostly we have only good experiences from any locals... but there is always a but too so let me know what you think. I am happy for any advices...

Thanks so very much! :))

Beate.

First of all, I believe that hiking in the National Parks of St Lucia requires a guide - government regulations. A general rule of thumb when traveling in the Caribbean is to check with the people at your hotel as to where is safe and where is not.
We have been to St Lucia several times and never had a problem, but like anywhere else in the world, there is crime.
Common sense rules.