St. Lucia has been a part of the British Commonwealth since 1803.
But prior to that, it was often occupied by the French, which is
evident in much of the island's culture. Castries offers a
colorful local market and great shopping. And the surrounding
areas offer lush rain forests, striking waterfalls, beautiful
beaches and Sulfur Springs - the world's only drive-through
volcano. |
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| The
One Thing You Don't Want to Miss |
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| See the beautiful coastline of St. Lucia from the
deck of a catamaran. You'll have an unbeatable view of the scenery
and get an exhilarating ride, too. |
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| Other
Fun Things to Do |
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Take a tour of St. Lucia's green mountains, banana
valleys, rain forests, fishing villages and the town of
Soufrière. Drive by bus through Castries, Cul de Sac, the
Roseau banana plantations, and the fishing villages of
Anse-La-Raye and Canaries. Then board a boat for a
relaxing ride back down the scenic coastline to Anse
Cochon for swimming in beautiful crystal-clear waters. |
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Hike Soufrière, home of St. Lucia's most famous
landmark, the towering Pitons, a set of primeval twin
peaks topping 2,000 feet. Then take a relaxing dip in one
of the warm sulfuric pools full of special nutrients. |
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| Sporting
Adventures |
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| Troll for blue marlin and other big game fish on a
challenging deep-sea fishing adventure. |
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| Shopping
for Bargains |
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| The best duty-free shopping in this port is near
the harbor in Castries at the Spanish-style complex of Pointe
Seraphine. Fine china, crystal, perfume and leather goods are
found there. Designer jewelry and watch brands are available
at great savings, including Caribbean Hook, Honora, John Atencio,
John Hardy, Kabana, Roberto Coin, Starnight, Alfex, Cartier,
Concord, Gucci, Maurice LaCroix, Michele, Movado, Wenger and more.
The outdoor market on Jeremie Street offers a wide array of straw
goods. The best known products are the hand-silk-screened and
hand-printed fabrics and fashions created by local craftsmen. |
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| Local
Currency |
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| The official currency is the Eastern Caribbean
dollar (XCD). U.S. dollars, credit cards and traveler's checks are
widely accepted. |
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