St Lucia

St Lucia

The second largest of the Windward Islands. It has some of the finest mountain scenery in the West Indies. On the west coast the Pitons rise out of the sea, volcanic cones which have become landmarks and tourist attractions.

Area : 617 sq km

Population : 147,000

Capital : Castries

Language : English/ local french Patois

Currency : Eastern Caribbean Dollar

Major religion: Christianity

GNI per capita : $4050

Internet domain : .lc

Towns : Soufriere, Laborie

Phonecode : # 1# 758

Hotels : Ladera Resort ; Oasis Marigot ; Anse Chastinet Resort ;

Restaurants : The Coal Pot , Castries ; The Still, Soufriere ; Stonefield Estate Villa Resort, Soufriere

Attractions : Rodney Bay ; Diamond Waterfalls ; Fort Charlotte

Airports : Vigie (SLU) and Hewanorra (UVF) 3km and 67 km from Castries respectively.

Must play 18 @ : Sandals Regency St.Lucia Golf Resort & Spa (Castries)