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St Lucia travel advice

Most visits to St Lucia are trouble-free but you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate international terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.

Violent crime is a problem within local communities, and can sometimes affect tourists. Crimes include muggings, and thefts from hotels, yachts or holiday homes.

The hurricane season in St Lucia normally runs from June to November.

Dengue Fever is endemic to Latin America and the Caribbean and can occur throughout the year. There was a marked increase in the number of reported cases of dengue across the region in 2007, including 13 cases to date in St Lucia.

This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organisations for the latest travel advice:

British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk

US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel

Embassies and tourist offices

Caribbean Tourism Organisation in the UK

22 The Quadrant, Richmond, Surrey TW9 1BP, UK

Telephone: (020) 8948 0057 Website: http://www.caribbean.co.uk
St Lucia High Commission in the UK

1 Collingham Gardens, London SW5 0HW, UK

Telephone: (020) 7370 7123 Website: http://www.stluciahcuk.org Opening times: Mon-Thurs 0930-1730, Fri 0930-1700.
Embassy of St Lucia in the USA

3216 New Mexico Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016, USA

Telephone: (202) 364 6792
St Lucia Tourist Board in the UK

1 Collingham Gardens, London SW5 0HW, UK

Telephone: (020) 7341 7000 Website: http://www.saintlucianow.co.uk
St Lucia Tourist Board in the USA

9th Floor, 800 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10017, USA

Telephone: (212) 867 2950 or 1 800 456 3984 Website: http://www.saintlucianow.co.uk
British High Commission in St Lucia

Francis Compton Building, 2nd Floor, (PO Box 227), Waterfront, Castries, St Lucia

Telephone: 1 758 452 2484/5 Website: http://ukinbarbados.fco.gov.uk Opening times: Mon-Thurs 0800-1230 / 1300-1600; Fri 0800-1300. Open to public: Mon-Fri 0800–1230

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