Saint Lucia is the perfect destination for today's traveler who is interested in new and involving experiences, getting to know the land, getting to meet the local folks. Let me point out just a handful of ways to enjoy and discover the Lucian colorful heritage.Useful Information:
Travelers from North America visiting St. Lucia have a number of air service options to the two major airports. Eight airlines operate flights from eight North American gateways, including from Canada and Puerto Rico.
Entry Requirements: All visitors including US citizens will required to present a valid passport traveling to Saint Lucia. Visas are not required if the visitor is a citizen of the US or certain Commonwealth countries.
Currency: The currency of Saint Lucia is the Eastern Caribbean Dollar which has a US dollar exchange of US$1 to EC$2.70. (Subject to change) US dollars are widely accepted on the island.
Vaccination: Immunization is not required, but check with your own doctor for medical advise. Drinking water is safe from the tap and bottled mineral/distilled water is also available.
St. Lucia Annual Jazz-May:
For 10 days each May is when Saint Lucia Jazz Festival welcomes renowned international musicians who perform at Pigeon Island National Park and other island venues. Since its inception in the early 90s St. Lucia Jazz has grown and is now regarded as the premiere jazz event of the Caribbean. The festival is a series of concerts that bring together elements of jazz rhythm and blues, pop and world music.
Multiple shows embrace straight-ahead jazz and new age jazz, with acts originating from the United States, Africa, the Caribbean, Latin America and Europe. Past performances have included those of George Benson and Wynton Marsalis, to name only couple.
Carnival in July:
Saint Lucia's summer Carnival is one the island's major festivals. Carnival lovers from around the Caribbean and North America gather in St. Lucia during the second week of July. Carnival season launches in June when the bands camps are formed and members begin to build their costumes, steel bands practice in the streets and calypso tents throughout the island compete through a series of performances by local calypso and soca artist, much like Trinidad & Tobago.
In July when Carnival is in full swing there are competitions for beauty queens as well as for the King of Soca ad Calypso; and the mas bands compete for the coveted title "band of the year". Right after the competitions (Monday morning 4:00 am) everyone heads out to the streets for the ultimate street party and Jouvert (pre-dawn "jump up")
Jouvert Pre-dawn jump up 4:00 amCreole Heritage Month-October:
Creole Heritage Month includes the celebration of International Creole Day or Jounen Kweyol Entenasyonnal. Culturally oriented visitors or those interested in experiencing St. Lucia's traditional expressions by doing everything in Creole, will find the month of October packed with cultural activities and excitement. A fascinating display of folklore, traditional cuisine and authentic creole customs. Please stay tune for further updates...
Nicole
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A brief picture video some of St. Lucia Carnival
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