St Lucia (Castries) Cruise Guide
Culturally speaking, St Lucia's heritage mixes considerable British and French influences with the Caribbean's African roots and the island's aged Carib Indian traditions. This unique fusion of cultures is evident at every turn, from the neatly-painted colonial-style plantations and French-laden patois to St Lucia's easy-going Caribbean friendliness and hospitability. Castries' deep sea port, built in 1948, is used year-round by cruise liners. It contains duty free shops at Point Seraphine and La Place Carinage and is home to umpteen restaurants and dozens of harbour-side bars.
Sightseeing
Highlights:
• Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
• Derek Walcott Square (named after the island's Nobel Prize-winning poet)
• Morne Fortune (Hill of Good Luck)
• Vigie Beach
• Malabar Beach
• Choc Beach
• La Toc Beach
Tourist Information
1 Collingham Gardens, London SW5 0HW, UK
Tel: (020) 7341 7000.
Website: www.stlucia.org
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Tipping: Gratuities of 10-12% are customary in restaurants; round-up taxi fares and tip porters a dollar a bag.
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