Saint Lucia Travel Agent Specialist Program - (Page 35)
USEFUL INFORMATION
Getting There
Travelers from North America visiting Saint Lucia have a number of air service
options to the island' s two maj or airports- Hewanorra International Airport at
V ieux Fort (UV F), located 40 miles south of Castries, and George F. L. Charles
Airport (SLU) on the outskirts of Castries. Eight airlines operate flights from
eight North American gateways, including from Canada and Puerto Rico.
Ame rican Airline s operates nonstop flights from MIA to
Hewanorra International Airport.
De lta Air Line s has service to Hewanorra International Airport from Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson Airport.
J e tB lue currently flies to Saint Lucia from New York's JFK Airport.
Unite d Airline s currently offers weekly nonstop service from Newark Liberty International Airport.
US Airway s provides service from Philadelphia, PA (during season),
and Charlotte, NC.
Nonstop service from Canada to Hewanorra International Airport is available
from Toronto via Air Canada and WESTJ ET. Additional service from Toronto
includes flights on board Air Transat.
Jeep touring is a great way
to explore the island.
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Conception in
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Fast Facts
ENTRY REQ UIREMENTS: As of Jan. 1, 2008, all visitors, including U.S.
citizens, traveling between the U.S. and Canada, Mexico, Central and South
America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda by land or sea (including ferries), will
be req uired to present a valid passport or other documents as determined
by the Department of Homeland Security. With that said, visitors traveling to
Saint Lucia must carry valid passports (passports must have a minimum of six
months' validity). V isas are not req uired if the visitor is a citiz en of the U.S. or
certain Commonwealth countries.
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS: The duty free allowance into Saint Lucia is 200
cigarettes or 250 grams of tobacco or 50 cigars, one liter of spirit or wine. Additionally, duty free shopping is available at Pointe Seraphine, La Place Carenage and at the departure lounge of Hewanorra International Airport. Lux ury
items include j ewelry, batiks, giftware, local crafts, liq uor, cigarettes and cigars.
CURRENCY: The currency of Saint Lucia is the Eastern Caribbean Dollar
(EC), which has a U.S. dollar exchange rate of US$1 to EC$2.70. U.S. dollars
are widely accepted on the island.
ELECTRICITY: In Saint Lucia, voltage is usually 220 volts, 50 cycles AC
with a few hotels equipped with 110 volts, 60 cycles. Most sockets take U.K.
standard 3-pin square plugs but some, though rare, take flat American plugs,
or 2-pin round plugs. Adaptors are generally available at the hotels.
V ACCINATION: Immuniz ation is not req uired unless coming from an infected
area within six days of arrival, however, hepatitis A, polio and typhoid shots are
recommended. Drinking water is safe from the tap and bottled mineral/ distilled
water is also available. Additionally, most hotels have " over the
counter" medication, such as Aspirin and first aid facilities. All hotels also have
either resident or on call doctors. ❂
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Saint Lucia Travel Agent Specialist Program
Destination Weddings
Honeymoons & Romance
Accommodations
History
Culture
Spas
Tours & Activities
Things to Do
Getting There/Fast Facts
Saint Lucia Travel Agent Specialist Program
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