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Background

Architecture  Castries is one of the most modern looking cities of the Eastern Caribbean. The... Last edited: 17 June 2006 Culture  The culture of Castries, St. Lucia today is the product of years worth of... Last edited: 23 October 2008 History  Long before Europeans claimed the island of St. Lucia, the Arawak Indian tribe... Last edited: 20 March 2010 Recommended Reading  St. Lucia is the birthplace of Nobel Laureate for literature, Derek Walcott... Last edited: 27 August 2014 Weather & When to Go  St. Lucia's peak travel periods fall between December through mid-May. Weather... Last edited: 18 June 2006

	Transportation
Arriving & Departing  St. Lucia has two airports. Vigie Airport is located next to Castries and on... Last edited: 18 June 2006

Things to Do

Family Travel  Castries is a major city and will keep people of all ages entertained; whether... Last edited: 3 July 2011 Nightlife  St. Lucia is known for its love of music and much of nightlife is based on this... Last edited: 20 June 2006 Off the Beaten Path  An island as beautiful as St. Lucia offers an overwhelming amount of... Last edited: 20 June 2006 Shopping  Shopping is a major highlight in Castries. For starters, take advantage of the... Last edited: 20 June 2006 Sports & Activities  An island always provides the benefits of never-ending water sports and... Last edited: 11 December 2006 Castries Waterworks Forest Reserve  Castries Waterworks Reserve is one of the eight protected rain-forest reserves... Last edited: 3 November 2008 Explore More:  Read traveller reviews on all Castries Attractions

	Dining Scene
Dining Overview  Like all Caribbean islands, St. Lucia has an abundance of great seafood and... Last edited: 5 August 2011 Dining with a View  If you want nice views, friendly atmosphere, and great food, check out the... Last edited: 20 January 2007 Explore More:  Read traveller reviews on all Castries Restaurants

	St. Lucia: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money  The Eastern Caribbean Dollar is the legal tender in St. Lucia. The exchange... Last edited: 19 October 2010 Crossing the Border  The airport in Vieux Forte is very small and easy to navigate.  Just follow the... Last edited: 29 April 2011 Important Phrases  The official language in St Lucia is English. However, Patois (also refered to... Last edited: 17 May 2007