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| St. Lucia |
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| Simply Beautiful
The island of St. Lucia is largely untouched by time.
On a short venture around this island you will see an
abundance of banana and other fruit trees flourishing
in the tropical air. The rainforest is still intact
and home to many of the island's tropical plants and
wildlife. St. Lucia offers a wide variety of things
to do. Find a relaxing spot on the beach, dive down
for adventure, or even drive through a volcano! Whatever
your pleasure, it's waiting for you in St. Lucia! In
t he last few years St. Lucia has become one of the
top 3 "Honeymooners" destinations. Very popular
and highly recommended.
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 St. Lucia Hotels
10 ways to enjoy St. Lucia
- Visit Sulphur Springs, home of the world's only drive-in volcano.
- Rent an underwater camera to snap some photos when you snorkel or
scuba dive to one of the many reefs or old shipwrecks.
- Hike the numerous trails through the rain forest.
- Revive at one of the hotel spas before setting out to explore more
of this beautiful island.
- See the beautiful cove of Marigot Bay.
- Learn the island dances at any disco.
- Enjoy the beach of Canaries, where local women often go to do laundry,
scrubbing their wash against rocks.
- Take a soothing dip at Diamond Mineral Baths.
- Don't miss hanging out with the locals at Gros Islet's Friday night
street party, called a "jump up"
- See the impressive Piton mountains from a boat.
Documents Needed for Travel
United States passport holders must have a valid passport,
or other proof of citizenship, such as an original birth certificate
and official photo ID (driver's license is acceptable), plus marriage
certificate if your name has changed. A visa is not required for stays
of up to 180 days, if holding a Tourist Card/FMT form issued free of
charge by airlines.
Language
The official language is English, however a French-based
patois is widely spoken.
Time Zone
One hour ahead of EST.
Beaches
St. Lucia has many different beaches, from the activity-filled
to the romantically secluded.
Climate
St. Lucia enjoys an average annual temperate of 85 degrees.
The rainy season is between June and November.
What to Wear
Casual clothing is the norm is St. Lucia. Overly casual
beachwear is rarely appropriate off the beach. Certain restaurant may
require a jacket for men, however this is normally the exception, not
the rule.
Currency and Credit Cards
The Eastern Caribbean dollar is the official currency,
however, the U.S. dollar is widely used. Most major credit cards are
accepted.
Electricity
The electrical current is 220 volts/50 cycles (Hz). Some
hotels have the US Standard 110 volts, and the majority of other hotels
have adapter switches for electric shavers and hair dryers.
Marriage Requirements
The following original documents are required to be produced
in person before the local registrar for couples wishing to be married
in St. Lucia:
- Birth Certificate
- Passport
- Proof of Absolute, if either of the parties are divorced.
- A Death Certificate for the former spouse, in the case of a widow/widower.
- A Deed Pool, if a name has been changed.
Residency
Application to be married in St. Lucia must be made by
a local solicitor to the Attorney General, who will issue a marriage
license after a three-day residency period. It takes two business days
to process the application.
Fees
You can expect to pay the following fees:
- Notarial Fees & Marriage Licence - EC$302.50
- Registrar Fees - EC$120.00
- Marriage Certificate - EC$8.00
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