St Lucia / Security

Visitors to St Lucia should take the sensible precautions that they would anywhere in the world. You should be careful with personal security in remote areas and after dark and of course you should watch your belongings on beaches everywhere, particularly around Gros Islet. Do not leave valuable items visible from outside your hotel room or in a villa and do not leave doors or windows open at night or when you go out during the day. Similarly, do not leave items visible in your car or unattended on the beach while you are swimming. If driving at night, do not stop for anyone that you do not know. 

Whilst out and about along the east and south coast you may well be approached by locals eager to offer directions, tours or information for a small, but unfixed fee. This is not a security situation, but if you would rather not have the help then a polite but firm “no” should suffice.