Currency: East Caribbean dollar Health: no jabs required, but tetanus, hepatitis A courses/boosters advised Languages: English, French patois Visa: none required
Peak season: Dec to Feb, but the weather's still lovely (and there are fewer visitors) in March, April and May
Temperatures: range from 18-25°C in Dec to May, and 24-35°C in Jun to Nov
Flight time: 9 hours direct Time difference: GMT -4 Airlines flying UK-St Lucia: British Airways, Virgin Atlantic Carbon footprint: 12.44 tonnes CO2 (return flights for family of four)
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