r/StLuciaa

Saint Lucia uses UK-style 3-pin (Type G) plugs and our electricity supply is 240V, 50Hz.

If you’re coming from the US, Canada, or anywhere else that doesn’t use UK-style plugs, bring a travel adapter.

Travel adapter: https://a.co/d/05EpfVK2

Most modern phone chargers, laptops, cameras and similar electronics are rated 100–240V, 50/60Hz, so they’ll work fine with just a plug adapter. Check the label on your charger or device first.

Some popular resorts for reference:

Coconut Bay: UK + US
Sandals Resorts: UK + US
Secrets: UK + US
Sugar Beach: UK + US
Ladera: UK + US
Stonefield: UK + US
Ti Kaye: UK + US

Royalton: UK + US, adapter recommended

Anse Chastanet / Jade Mountain: UK, adapter needed
Rabot Hotel / Hotel Chocolat: UK, adapter needed

Your resort may have limited US outlets, so it’s still wise to bring an adapter.

For resorts not listed here, it’s best to confirm directly with the resort before travelling.

If you’re staying at an Airbnb or other private accommodation, check with your host beforehand.

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My fiancée and I will be traveling to st Lucia in October this year I lived in st Lucia for 2 years as a child in millet and haven’t been back in a long I moved in 2010 shortly after hurricane thomas.

My family and I would go to Rodney bay a lot for beach days and Castries for groceries but we plan on staying in Rodney bay. Since I haven’t been home in awhile I’m looking for recommendations for food, excursions, best way to travel around (taxi or private driver), and what budget would be the best for 10 days coming from Canada. My fiancée loves the beach and I love food and night life

How much does a medical intern earn per month in St Lucia and is it enough to cover living costs? ie transportation (not driving), rent, bills and groceries.

Hi! We just arrived in St Lucia for a week (until Friday Aug 21st) and are looking for tips! We’re a family of 2 adults and 3 kids aged 9,13, and 15 staying in a villa near the Rabot hotel and we have a rental car.

We’re on a bit of a budget (blew it all on the villa!), and are hoping for some recommendations for lesser known activities, with an emphasis on local culture, food and agriculture, unusual attractions, things to do in the various towns, just generally more off the beaten path stuff. We’ve already made a list of all the main attractions, so looking for stuff that doesn’t necessarily show up on the blogs.

We’re aware of the main beaches, but hoping to maybe find a more chill small beach, and love snorkeling (brought our own gear) but it doesn’t need to be the island’s best or prettiest. Anywhere that’s reasonably calm where we can see underwater would be fine.

Since we’re 5 people, boat rides are probably out, since even at like, 100 a person, that’s really outside our budget, but if anyone has any ideas, we would LOVE to get out on the water, even just for a bit.

We have a full kitchen so will eat at home a lot but would love to hear about affordable restaurants as well. I figure we should do ok if we stick to places that have menus priced in EC, so I’m focusing on looking for those!

It’s supposed to be rainy on and off all day today, so we’re thinking it might be a good day to make the road trip up to Rodney Bay and check out stuff along the way.

Thanks in advance for any advice! And feel free to DM me if you have secrets you don’t want to share with the whole world ;)

The summer and early fall seasons are known for being much slower on the island with some places closing for months such as September or having reduced hours or days of being opened, but this season we’ve seen some exciting openings and offerings that upcoming guests might want to put on their list of hit spots to check out.

First up is the newly launched Spice of Asia Restaurant in Rodney Bay. For many years we’ve had the popular Spice of India Restaurant in RB but this new offering will introduce a much wider collection of tasty Asian dishes.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Db38ExxnT00/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet

You’ll find this restaurant at the popular Baywalk Mall. Here you’ll be able to the experience the flavors of Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, China, Korea and Japan, complemented by Caribbean influences. This new spot will likely become a big hit for guests staying in the area.

In Soufriere, the owners at the Anse Chastanet Resort have launched the new Puppy Cafe at sister beach—Anse Mamin. Mamin is arguably one of the most romantic, scenic, and intimate beaches on the entire island. For anyone staying in the area this beach shouldn’t be missed. We always tell our guests this and we’ve never had any guests disagree with us on this insider recommendation. Never!

For years, the AC resort has cooked up some of the best hamburgers on the island at Mamin at their hidden gem outpost on the beach but now the Puppy Cafe brings a whole new twist. Here you can dine at the outdoor cafe and mingle with puppies and dogs that are being offered for adaptions. This very clever idea was created by the team that operate the HelpPaws animal shelter in Soufriere.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/Db4Oa1TNvGx/?igsh=MWIwcjZlanVxem8zZA==

The very cool thing is that 100% of the profits will go to helping with adaptions at the shelter. And if you have a little extra time during your stay in Soufriere, we highly recommend you check out the HelpPaws shelter near the Diamond Botanical Gardens.

If you are feeling social and want to have a good time on a Friday, make sure to check out the recently launched Soirée at the Treetops Restaurant at Crystals in the Soufriere foothills. It’s held from 4-7, before dinner is served at the restaurant, and this event offers guests a chance to mingle, enjoy small plates, try out some craft cocktails, checkout the amazing views, do a little dancing with the DJ music, and enjoy the cool owner’s Monica and Martin’s special Lucian hospitality:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWW7UV4ErpL/?igsh=Z2dwbDBkNjBheW4w

https://www.instagram.com/p/DZX7-4pJwEB/?igsh=MWUydXM2Yjl6cG5kZQ==

It’s impossible to come here and not have a great time.

Insider’s Tip: If you are a real champagne lover, you can find some of the best Champagnes on the island here. Just ask.

Looking for a fabulous brunch option with stunning views? The popular Mango Tree Restaurant at Stonefield Resort in Soufriere has launched a Sunday brunch featuring some of the best mimosas you can find on the island. The brunch offerings are very unique and include such tasty treats as breakfast tacos.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DbLsYqgnH4m/?img_index=1&igsh=aWVvcW0wN3RpaTVj

Wife and I (59F and 62M) are spending our 25th anniversary on St Lucia in four weeks and satay if at Sandals Halcyon Bay. What are some good tours and I’m talking about the ones that you’d do again if you went back. We want to do a food tour for sure and I’ll do one day of scuba diving, but don’t know what else to look at. Not looking at rigorous adventure but just some fun stuff to do.

Any recommendations are appreciated.

Trying to decide between renting a car and budgeting for taxis in Soufriere. My husband drove us all around St Thomas just fine (left side of road, hairpin turns, blind curves) - would it be about the same or more challenging?