AboutSaran Raphael Expertise Well I was born and raised in St. Lucia so I can pretty much give you anything you want to know about the place.
Experience I always like helping people and being from St. Lucia gives me an advantage of knowing this island through and through so I will be able to let people who want to go there on vacation know the cool places to visit and the best times of year to visit and so on.
Education/Credentials AS in Architectural Drafting and Design
I'll be doing an internship at a Sandals Resort from january to may, possibly the Grande, so I'll be located on pidgeon's island. I've read mostly all of your answers regarding hidden gems and so on, and happily noticed that pidgeon's island is one of your favorite spot! So my questions are:
1- How aware should I be when considering "dangers" coming at night? I know there is basic security like everywhere, but I mean I'm a bit scared to run out of time since I'll be working 8 to 4pm or 9 to 5pm. I wouldn't like to be stuck in my appartment because it would be risky to go out at night. Basically, which neighborhoods are more risky? At what time of the day are towns getting quiet? etc..
2- What is the voltage for your electricity for your common electronic equipement? (110V, 220V? etc..)
3- Since I'm finishing my degree in hospitality management at my university, and been working in hotels for 5 years already, I know that I don't want to see the typical tourist trap stuff. Would you have any recommendantations or personnal favorites (other than the sightseeing spots) like restaurants, specific markets or areas, favorite shops or shopping areas..
Thanks a lot for all your help, very very appreciated
Answer Hi Kevin,
It's awesome that you interning in St. Lucia.
Pigeon Island park is a beautiful place so do check it out and climb the fort.
As far as what neighborhoods you should look out for I wouldn't worry too much because I don't think you would be around any of those places anyway. They're pretty much in the capitol of the island so I wouldn't worry much.
As far as hanging out places and being safe I would just avoid being anywhere isolated on your own. If you're going to be somewhere really late and when it is dark just make sure its a place where there are a lot of people.
Since you're gonna be in the north of the island then you're pretty much gonna be around the areas where the night life is pretty much. There are bars and clubs and restaurants in the Reduit area and if you ask any of your coworkers then they will be able to tell you which places are jumping when and so on. There have been a few new places that opened up since I moved away from the island that I've heard good things about.
Electricity we are 220v.
I hope that answers your questions and if you have anymore feel free to ask.
