Tips for How to Plan the Perfect Trip to Saint Lucia
If you are looking to visit the majestic Caribbean island of St. Lucia, making sure that you are properly prepared is the key to a smooth trip.
Whether you are arriving at Hewanorra International Airport (UVF) in Vieux Fort or George F.L. Charles Regional Airport (SLU) in Castries, we will help you learn what you need to do before arriving in order to have the ideal travel experience.
St. Lucia Tourist Info
If you are looking for tourist info while on the island, you will find that the front desk at many hotels can provide the answers you seek. Other resources for tourist information include Soufriere (+1 758-459-7419) and Castries (+1 758-452-7577) as well as Hewanorra International Airport (+1 758-454-6644), George F.L. Charles (SLU) Airport ((+1 758-452-2596), and the Information Centers of the St. Lucia Tourist Board at Pointe Seraphine and La Place Carenage.
The hours for the information centers are typically Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM until 4:30 PM, though the center at Pointe Seraphine is open whenever there are ships at the port and the airport information centers are open during active flight times.
There are two airports in St. Lucia- George F.L. Charles (SLU) Airport in Castries for domestic travel and Hewanorra International (UVF) Airport on the southern end of the island for travelers coming from abroad. Soufriere and Port Castries are the points of entry for travelers arriving by sea.
No matter how you choose to come to the island, however, one thing remains true- a slice of Caribbean paradise is just waiting for your arrival. Below, you will find important information and telephone numbers that you should be aware of before and during your trip to the island.