Language - English is the official language, but St. Lucians speak a French Creole commonly called Patois.

Climate - Sub tropical climate kept mild by cooling trade winds make St. Lucia a year round delight. From June to November be prepared for sporadic tropical showers.

Electricity - 220 volts, 50 cycles AC (a few hotels are 110 volts, 60 cycles). Most sockets take 3 pin square plugs (UK standard) but some take 2-pin round plugs or flat American plugs, which are more rare. Adaptors are generally available at the hotels.

Currency - The currency of St. Lucia is the Eastern Caribbean Dollar which is linked to the US Dollar at the exchange rate of 1 US$ to 2.70 EC$. US$ are widely accepted on the island.