St Lucia: The Best Kept Secret in the Caribbean

St. Lucia is one of the best kept secrets in Caribbean, and there has never been a better time to visit. Not only is it one of the most beautiful islands in the area it is also one of the best values for tourists. Because it isn't as popular as other islands there are nowhere near as many tourists and that means that there are plenty of good deals to be had.

There has never been a better time to visit St. Lucia because of the weakness of the dollar. The currency used on island is tied to the US dollar which means that like its American counter part it is at an all time low. That makes the cost of a trip to St. Lucia one of the best vacation values that you are likely to find.

This value also extends to people who are looking to buy property in St Lucia, where the weak dollar has significantly increased buying power. The island is a popular spot to buy vacation homes, because unlike some of the other islands in the area, its tourism industry is still in its infancy. That means that not only can good deals be had but the value of any property should increase substantially in value. The weak dollar just adds another reason to buy right now.

In addition to the weak dollar, visitors to St. Lucia can benefit from the fact that the current global recession is keeping visitors away. Since many people can't afford to take a vacation right now, the number of tourists is way down. For an island whose economy depends heavily on tourism this is a serious problem. The government and businesses on the island have done the only thing they can and that is lower prices in the hopes of attracting visitors. Between discounted prices and a weak currency there couldn't be a better time to visit St. Lucia.