Travel Tips

Come on Down!

Travel to St. Lucia is easy. Enjoy direct and non-stop flights from many major US, Canadian, and European cities. Most international flights arrive at St. Lucia's Hewanorra International Airport (UVF), located in Vieux Fort, an approximately 60-minute drive to the resort. Regional carriers and private planes fly into St. Lucia's George F.L. Charles Airport (SLU), located in Castries, about 10 minutes from the resort. Taxis are easily available at both airports. We always recommend arriving at the airport at least two hours prior to your flight for international travel.

Airport Transfers

If you do not have pre-arranged airport transfer, have no fear. Airport transfers can be prearranged by Elite Island Resorts or your travel agent. Taxis are easily available at both airports. For adventurous travelers, helicopter transfers are also available from Hewanorra International Airport (UVF) to George F.L. Charles Airport (SLU). Transfers can also be arranged locally with our preferred taxi service upon request. We also have a fully staffed booth just ourside of Customs at Hewanorra International Airport to assit you on arrival.

How's the Weather?

Ahhhh..warm, sunny, and tropical with lovely breezes! Bring your swimsuit, hat, sunglasses, sunblock, sandals, and warm weather clothing. We also recommend sun-block lotion for days at the beach or pool. In the winter months, we can get some cool breezes at night so you may want to bring a long sleeve shirt, or a light sweater or windbreaker. For today's weather, click here.

Coming and Going

Check-in time at the resort is 3:00 p.m., Check-out time is 12:00 noon. If you have late departing flight, we will be happy to provide you with a late-checkout at an additional fee payable locally at the resort, subject to availability. Hospitality rooms are available for a minimal charge if late check out rooms are not available.

Passports Please

Passports are required. We strongly recommend that all guests travel with a passport validity date of at least six months past the date of departure from the island and check specific country of origin requirements. For information on obtaining or renewing a US passport please visit the US Department of State. For information on UK passports, visit the HM Passport Office. In our current times, passports are the most expeditious and reliable form of identification when traveling domestically or internationally.

Speak My Language?

English is the official language of St. Lucia. Many St. Lucians also speak the local French Creole ("Kweyol") dialect.

Money Matters

The official currency in St. Lucia is the Eastern Caribbean Dollar (EC$), which is tied to the US Dollar (US$) at the rate of EC$2.7 to US$1. However your change will always be in local currency per the banking laws of St Lucia. Visa, MasterCard, and Discover are accepted at the resort, along with cash. AMEX Not Accepted for Local Payments at St. James's Club Morgan Bay, Saint Lucia. Due to ongoing issues with American Express credit card processing, please be advised that, until further notice, American Express credit cards cannot be used to pay local charges and incidentals at the hotel. Visa, MasterCard, and Discover are welcomed.

Electricity

All of our guest rooms include both North American and UK style electrical outlets (220 Volts and 110 Volts).

Illness & Allergies

The Resort is located in a tropical environment. Although the Resort does employ a year round pest control service, the Resort, its owners, employees, agents, insurers, and suppliers shall absolutely not be liable for any claim, injury or illness resulting from exposure to Zika virus, Chikungunya virus, or any other insect-borne virus or tropical illness whatsoever. The Resort's food and beverage outlets use wholesome ingredients, which may include peanuts, tree nuts, seeds, shellfish, shrimp, seafood, soy, milk, wheat, and other potential allergens. Due to the large scale of the Resort?s food and beverage operations, the Resort cannot guarantee that food items will not come in contact with potential allergens even if a particular food does not normally include such ingredients. Guests with food allergies or dietary restrictions should be advised accordingly and take precautions. The Resort is not able to accommodate individually tailored meals for specific guests based on their individual dietary needs. The Resort and its owners, employees, agents, insurers, and suppliers shall absolutely not be liable for any claim, injury or illness resulting from food allergies or specific dietary needs or requirements.