Driving
A valid driver's license is required. Visitors can obtain a temporary license which is valid for three months, from the Immigration Office at either airport or any of the car rental companies. Driving is on the left-hand side of the road.

Money and Banking
The currency of St. Lucia is the Eastern Caribbean Dollar which is linked to the US Dollar at the exchange rate of US$1 to EC$2.65. US Dollars are readily accepted throughout the island. Most hotels will exchange reasonable amounts of foreign currency, and there are change bureaus in Castries. The National Commercial Bank (NCB) has a branch at Hewanorra International Airport where EC Dollars can be exchanged for foreign currency. It is open daily from 12:30pm until the last flight departs. A passport and ticket are required as proof of returning visitor status.

Language
English is the only official language of St. Lucia, though French is common.

Dress
The days are warm with average daytime temperatures above 80 degrees F year round, so pack the beach wear, shorts, etc. but also bring some “smart casual” clothing for the evenings. Many of the better restaurants request slacks and not shorts and T-shirts.