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Inside 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: 17 June 2006
Recommended Reading 
St. Lucia is the birthplace of Nobel Laureate for literature, Derek Walcott...
Last edited: 17 June 2006
Weather & When to Go 
St. Lucia's peak travel periods fall between December through mid-May. Weather...
Last edited: 18 June 2006
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
St. Lucia has two airports. Vigie Airport is located next to Castries and on...
Last edited: 18 June 2006
Getting Around 
If you are arriving at Hewanorra International airport in the south and staying...
Last edited: 11 December 2006
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Inside Things to Do
Family Travel 
Castries is a major city and will keep people of all ages entertained; whether...
Last edited: 10 December 2007
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: 03 November 2008
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
Like all Caribbean islands, St. Lucia has an abundance of great seafood and...
Last edited: 20 June 2006
Dining with a View 
If you want nice views, friendly atmosphere, and great food, check out the...
Last edited: 20 January 2007
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Inside St. Lucia: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
The Eastern Caribbean Dollar is the legal tender in St. Lucia. The exchange...
Last edited: 24 September 2006
Crossing the Border 
The airport in Vieux Forte is very small and easy to navigate.  Just follow the...
Last edited: 24 September 2008
Important Phrases 
The official language in St Lucia is English. However, Patois (also refered to...
Last edited: 17 May 2007
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