Saint Lucia Travel Forum

We are staying at the Windjammer Landing in November - is it possible to get local buses into Castries?

Been doing research on St. Lucia anticipating an extended business stay. Sounds like being gay anywhere in St. Lucia is something best kept to one's self if merely for purposes of self preservation. Seems like I should just keep to myself, get my work done, and get out. Anyone with any personal experience who can offer advice?

For a US citizen over the age of 21 visiting St. Lucia for 7 days...What is required...I've heard a passport is, a visa is not. Do you need your birth certificate and would a copy of that work? Do you need a certificate of citizenship? Sorry for so many questions but the internet sources are not consistent. Thanks

I'm going on a 5 day vacation to St. Lucia...I'll be staying in Castries and plan to visit the Pitons and go on a few rainforest walks. How much spending money (not including a hotel) would you recommend that I bring in US dollars per day. I want to eat decent meals, and definitely explore the island. I'll be traveling with 3 others so travel expenses will be split. Is it possible to enjoy St. Lucia in five days for less than 500 US dollars?

I'm staying in Castries, close to Rodney Bay. If I want to go to Soufriere to see the Pitons, what is the best mode of transportation. I've heard horrible things about trying to drive yourself and road conditions. What would you recommend? Bus, car, boat? What's the difference in rates for each? Also, whats the best tour to take in the Pitons that's not ridiculous strenous and physically demanding?

Has anyone stayed at the Glencastle Resort in Castries? If so what did you think of the place in regards to service, location, quality etc.?

My best friend is getting married in March at the Sandals resort in Castries. Since the resort does not allow the same sex to share a room the other bridesmaid and myself are looking for places to stay. We would like to be close to the resort or at least have good transportation to the resort. We are on a budget. The brides mother is also not taking a guest and she may stay with us. I have considered a villa or a hotel room but I haven't made a decision for lodging. I have also not found much assistance online, so if anyone can refer some sites that would be great too.
Thank you.
Always a bridesmaid, never a bride.

Hi,

We are planning a trip at the end of August to St. Lucia. We've been looking at the all inclusive resorts. Any feedbacks or comments on Sandals Resorts. Recommendations for other all inclusive luxury resorts in St. Lucia will be appreciated.

Thanks,

David and Anne

Visiting St. Lucia and would like to know if anyone has any advice on some restaurants that would be able to accomodate this food intolerance. Seafood or Steak houses? Any ideas?

Hello, by any chance is anyone visiting St Lucia between June 6 - 13 and would like to take a full-day deep sea fishing trip. There are three of us and we are trying to save money, b/c it's expensive to charter a boat for an entire day, around $500-700. If we can find 3 other people it'd be great, only $125 per person at most. We are staying in Soufriere but i dont think it matters where you're staying or where the fishing operator is b/c they pick you up by water. Thanks.

I found this on the gov.'s website:

SAINT LUCIA - Passport, visa, and return/onward ticket required. Visa requires 1 completed application form, passport with minimum validity of six months, two passport sized photos, letter of invitation, proof of sufficient funds and hotel accommodations. Visa processing fee $30 for tourist visa. For additional information, contact the Embassy of Saint Lucia, 3216 New Mexico Ave., Washington, DC 20016 (202/364-6792) or Permanent Mission to the UN, 820 Second Ave., Suite 900E, New York, NY 10017 (212/697-9360).

I was under the impression that Caribbean, Mexico & Canadian destinations didn't require a passport, visa(s), etc. unil 2008?

Hi there,

I'm looking to take my girlfriend to St Lucia at the end of November, beginning of December. I was wondering what the weather is like around this time?

I have looked at various sites and seems to rain alot?

Can anyone give me any advice/help?

Many Thanks

Scott

Hello there,

We are planning a vacation at Sandals St Lucia around the first part of December 2006, but not sure on how cold it will get. This is our first trip out of the USA and not really sure. I have looked at various sites and seem to find a wide range from 60-70 at night and 77-83 daytime. Could anyone who has been there during this time period give me some tips on this subject. My traval agent suggest that it is really not that cold, and hints that prices will go up the first of January. But of course they are going to say that, thank you in advance for all helpful comments

HI there..I am leaving in 3 days to visit St Lucia..and weather.com shows a HORRIBLE forcast for the next 10 days with 60% chance of rain each day...and this is a very special trip Im going o n and trying to decide wether I should cancel and book somehwere else..or take a chance? I have looked at bbc wetaher site and others and they are in contradiction to weather.com and state cloudy/sunny conditions but do not mention rain..does anyone know what to expect???
HELP!!!!!!!

HI there..I am leaving in 3 days to visit St Lucia..and weather.com shows a HORRIBLE forcast for the next 10 days with 60% chance of rain each day...and this is a very special trip Im going o n and trying to decide wether I should cancel and book somehwere else..or take a chance? I have looked at bbc wetaher site and others and they are in contradiction to weather.com and state cloudy/sunny conditions but do not mention rain..does anyone know what to expect???
HELP!!!!!!!

Are there any gay friendly bars in St Lucia? My partner and I will be visiting the Jazz Festival in May 06. we enjoy good food,wine,company and of course Jazz. I understand that 10,000 visitors attend the Jazz Fest so doing the math... I reckon thats about 500+ potential gay visitors. Where are the other 498 going to eat and drink?

Can anyone give me some info about this resort? It looks good in the Sunquest book,but, I'd like to hear from anyone who has been there. I've read good and bad reviews about this resort.My wife and I are in our mid 50's and are not hard to please.I know this request is very general but any replies would be appreciated.
Thanks from Canada

We are planning on going to St.Lucia from the end of June to the end of July and wanted to know how is the weather and the bug/mosquito situation during the summer. Since this is low season does anyone know if there is any construction or renovations being done anywhere.

can anybody who has been to sonnamar hotel in sonninland, maspalomas let us know what it is like as we are thinkingof going in may

Has anyone been to any of the 3 resorts. I am going in Feb. 2006
Thanks

Hi,

Thinking of going to St Lucia or Antigua next May with a ten year old and a baby.
Been looking at St James Club, Pineapple Beach, Jalousie and Jolly Beach - can anyone give me advice on which one is in the best area, best beaches, which one is better for kids/baby and also which one has rooms which maybe have a living area with sofa bed for the ten year old. Don't want to end up with a king size bed for the three of us !!
Please help ! thanks...

Taking a family trip in February and looking for recommendations/advice for activities with and without the kids (2 and 4 year olds). We don't like group stuff, so wondering if anyone has had a good experience with a particular guide or company, good non-hotel restaurant, etc.

Thanks.

I have heard that this area (Saint Lucia) is a stop over point for Drugs. I have two teenage children whom I know will be wanting time on their own and am not naive to think that they might explore and perhaps tempted by pot, weed or whatever. Will they see this and what is the policy on drugs in general.

This might sound like a strange thing to ask but does anybody know if the Rendezvous Resort all inclusive package includes bottled water? Thanks!

Hello all.

My partner and I are visiting the island in August and are wondering what sort of weather to expect. I know its tropical but does it really rain a log - will I get a tan !!!

Staying at Rendevous, hope it lives up to the description in the brochure!

Any thoughts and comments would be really appreciated

Tweaky xx

Hi, I'm hoping to find reasonably priced accomodation in Valle Gran Rey, La Gomera for 3-4 months, preferably a house with some outside space, walking distance to the sea. it's for a family with 3 kids (4-8 yrs) Does anyone have any contacts in Valle Gran Rey for finding such accomodation?
many thanks,
Catherine2000
catherine.eade@ntlworld.com

Hi my friend is going to St Lucia Sunday for 10 days. She is concerned about the weather right now, she is staying in the Rex by Royal resort and wondered if anyone else had stayed there and what kind of packing she should do for the evenings? dress up or casual. I tend to think middle road, but she would appreciate any feed back, so i said i would go on to my trust worthy forum!
Anything else anyone can add to make her visit even more lovely than im sure it will be, let me know!
thanks
Jane (feag)

I've read a couple of comments on other forums about sleeping on the beach and waiting for turtles to come ashore to lay their eggs at night. This is supposedly supervised by some governmental/enviromental group. My wife loves that sort of thing. We will be in the Soufrire are late May. Can anyone suggest a contact phone number or the more specific locaton on St Lucia, or even if this indeed an option when there? Thanks in advance.
Tom F.

I am looking for a job in the construction trade, possibly labouring. I would prefer Fuerteventura but would consider any island in the Canaries. Any idea's on how I go about finding this type of work?

Hi Everyone!

I am hoping to go to St Lucia in November and stay at one of the Sandals resorts. Does anyone have any information on these resorts, ie which is the best out of the three on St Lucia? and also is there any good diving to be had from St Lucia as I know the Sandals resorts offer free Scuba.

Many Thanks

Lucy