The coronavirus COVID-19 is worrying many nations and tourist destinations. The World Health Organization and International Health Regulations boards met to determine the outbreak in China meets criteria for the PHEIC (public health emergency international concern). To try and keep more nations from a large epidemic, travel restrictions are in place with measures of containment. […]
Gorgeous views, scuba diving, snorkeling, and beaches are just four of the fantastic elements that make Saint Lucia one of the most popular islands in the Caribbean. Hiking the lush hills, which add to the views, also adds pleasure to one’s trip. Hiking up the mountain takes travelers to a place they can have a […]
Tourists who wish to visit the beautiful island of Saint Lucia will have another resort choice in 2021. The Cabot Saint Lucia Golf Resort is set to open on the Caribbean Island in 2021, although no firm date has been shared. The resort is designed to be away from many of the other resorts already […]
A new year and soon another Jazz festival in St. Lucia. Organizers were extremely impressed with 2019s successful Jazz Fest; they have announced planning is already happening for 2020s festival, which will be held on May 7 through May 9. Already booked are some of the top jazz players in the world, along with numerous […]
Resort locales tend to have higher taxes than most places. Furthermore, tax initiatives to help the government improve the marketing and development of the island also add to the amount someone is going to pay for a stay. Plenty of places have made their taxes nearly the same amount as you pay for a night […]
St. Lucia is a progressive island that has survived on tourism for decades. With partnerships between Taiwan and St. Lucia, improvements have continued. New projects for the airport and cruise port are also underway. More flights are being added, even while Virgin Atlantic steps away from servicing the island with UK flights. Now, Prime Minister […]
American Airlines is one of the larger airlines to have survived several decades of various travel slowdowns. The airline announced they are expanding their winter flights to the Caribbean, including to Saint Lucia. The trip will go nonstop from Chicago to the island nation. The newest route will operate on Saturdays with flights leaving from […]
Winter is a time of cold, windy, snow-filled days for some of us. The days can run on as gray, dismal, and depressing. But, there is always a solution for those who can getaway in the middle of winter for a little holiday in the sun. Saint Lucia is such a solution. With Pigeon Island […]
Every year, St. Lucians honor the origin of their islands name with a festival. The celebration happens on December 13, and for those lucky enough to be around, it is a history, culture, and entertaining lesson. St. Lucia was known as Lyanola, but in 800 AD the island became Hewanorra. The Latin translation became Sancta […]
Taiwan and St. Lucia have been tied together since 2007. The two governments have worked together to provide wellness to the people of St. Lucia. Ambassador Shen met with Guy Joseph, the Minister of Economic Development, Urban Renewal, Housing, and Civil Aviation. Also attending a donation ceremony was the Minister of Tourism, Dominic Fedee. Ambassador […]