
- Caribbean St Lucia
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Think white sands, palm trees, rippling blue seas and hot sun - and you've got the Caribbean, more than 7,000 islands, reefs and coasts dotted around the Caribbean Sea. From gorgeous Barbados to funky Cuba, there's an ideal spot for everyone and it's affordable too.
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Quick Facts
- Currency:
- US dollars are best
- Language:
- English, Spanish, French and a Creole patois
- Flight time:
- Between 9-14 hours
- GMT:
- - 4 hours
- Weather:
- The rainy season is between May and mid-December and the hurricane season runs from August to October
- Dialling code:
- Dominican Republic 001 809, Jamaica 001 876, Barbados 00 1242, St Lucia 00 758, Grenada 00 473, Trinidad and Tobago 001 868, Antigua 001 268, Cuba 00 53, Cayman Islands 001 345
- Electricity:
- 240V. English-style plugs are used
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