Details About St. Lucia

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Saint Lucia is the perfect destination, whether you're after romance, rejuvenation or adventure. A genuine, natural landscape of gorgeous palm-fringed beaches, miles of unspoiled rainforest and the majestic Piton Mountains, are sure to indulge every taste. Natural waterfalls, breath-taking views, friendly locals and authentic culture impress the most traveled individuals for a holiday with lasting memories.

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Attractions

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.

Activities

The beauty of Saint Lucia provides the perfect backdrop for adventure: mountains to climb, forests to explore, an underwater world to discover. The ancients revered Saint Lucia -- Ioüanalao or Hewanorra, as it was called -- and fought to preserve it. In recent decades, the famous have returned here to find solace in this enchanted place. Now you can traverse the golf course in the footsteps of Jack Nicklaus, bike along the steep mountain trail - a favorite of Tinker Juarez, jog along the beach as did Usain Bolt, or dance under the Caribbean stars, just like Cheryl Burke. For eons Saint Lucia has been the place where the famous come to play - now it's your turn.

Adventures

Troll for blue marlin and other big game fish on a challenging deep-sea fishing adventure.

Shopping

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.

Currency

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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