How to Find Cheap Hotels in Saint Lucia

The Caribbean island of Saint Lucia is set apart from other islands in the area by the twin Pitons names Gros Piton and Petit Piton. The first visitors to this island arrived from Europe in 1500 A.D. and visitors have been going to this beautiful place every since.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Computer with Internet access
• Debit/credit card to reserve your accommodations

Prepare for Your Trip to Saint Lucia

1. Obtain a valid passport or check to make sure your current passport does not expire within 6 months from the conclusion of your trip.
2. Purchase a voltage transformer to use your 110-volt items with the 220-volt electricity on the island.
3. Pack electrical socket adapters to turn American plugs into the U.K.-standard 3-pin square plugs and 2-pin round plugs.

Travel to the Saint Lucia Island

4. Choose an airport to fly to. Vigie Field is closest to the all-inclusive resorts located on the island. Hewanorra Airport has more flights, but is 45 minutes from the resorts.
5. Bring your own boat and stay at one of the two most popular marinas, Rodney Bay Marina or Marigot Bay.

Find Cheap Accommodations

6. To book accommodations, contact Saint Lucia Tourist Board at [phone] or visit their Web site (see Resources below).
7. Stay in 2-star accommodations at a price of $55 to $70 per night.
8. Recoup from your travel to the Saint Lucia island at a cheap 3-star hotel for $65 to $75 per night.
9. Keep your vacation budget in good shape with cheap Saint Lucia accommodations in the $25 to $40 price range.

Make the Most of Your Trip

10. Windsurf, kayak, water-ski, para-sail and participate in other water sports just off the beach.
11. Swim through crystal clear waters on a scuba diving excursion with prices starting at around $50 for a 1-tank dive.
12. Bait your hook for deep sea fishing with area big game species including white marlin, mackerel, barracuda, kingfish, sailfish and more.
13. Play a cheap round of golf for as little as $35 for the green fee.

Tips & Warnings

• Credit/debit cards are widely accepted on the island to pay for your accommodations, shopping, restaurants and other expenses.
• Almost everyone speaks the official language, English.
• Catch a daily nonstop flight from Miami via American Airlines. Direct flights on weekends can be taken through Philadelphia, Charlotte and New York.
• Be prepared to pay the departure tax of around $25 to leave the island.
• To introduce yourself to scuba diving, many hotels and independent dive centers will teach you how to scuba and take you on a 1-day dive for less than $120.