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| Subject | Date Asked |
| St Lucia Oct 2011 | 5/19/2011 |
| Q: we are getting married Oct 22nd 2011 and have always pictured our honeymoon being in a place like ST ... A: I'm a huge fan of St Lucia and feel it is one of the most romantic and breathtaking locations in the ... | |
| St.Lucia in July | 4/14/2011 |
| Q: me and my fiance are planning to visit St.Lucia in during July 10 to 19 of this year as a ... A: Of course there is no way to determine what the weather will be at that time but it should be hot ... | |
| October in St. Lucia | 1/6/2011 |
| Q: We have fallen in love with everything we've seen or heard about St. Lucia and have it as our most ... A: St Lucia is one of our most popular honeymoon destinations. Yes, it is hurricane season, which runs ... | |
| honeymoon trip | 12/15/2010 |
| Q: What is the average cost of staying in the Grande for a week? I have a daughter that is getting ... A: Sandals Grande is a lovely property in St Lucia and works well for couples who like activities, the ... | |
| St. Lucia/August | 12/7/2010 |
| Q: I am freaking out about booking my Honeymoon in St Lucia for the first week in August. It looks ... A: St Lucia is one of the most popular honeymoon destinations in the Caribbean. Hurricane season runs ... | |
| Wedding Vacation | 11/30/2010 |
| Q: Where are you located? I'm a Canadian looking to have my wedding in St Lucia. Can you help me with ... A: The Tropical Travelers is located in Philadelphia, PA. We specialize in St Lucia Destination ... | |
| St. Lucia vacation | 11/6/2010 |
| Q: I am thinking of taking a vacation in St. Lucia alone and I am looking for recommendations for ... A: I would be delighted to assist with your St Lucia vacation planning. This island is so full of ... | |
| st. lucia | 11/5/2010 |
| Q: have just booked a trip to sandals halcyon st lucia for jan. 3. not knowing which sandals to chose ... A: They are quickly cleaning up from the hurricane. Everything will be just fine by January. Halcyon ... | |
| St Lucia Honeymoon | 5/28/2010 |
| Q: I was hoping you could give me your opinion of a couple of resorts I have found. I was looking at ... A: Doing a split stay in St Lucia is very popular. This enables you to get a full view of what they ... | |
| St.l Lucia | 5/19/2010 |
| Q: Lucia in a couple weeks but am very concerned about the mosquito comments I have seen about the ... A: If you look at reviews on the Internet in regards to mosquitos, you will most likely find this is an ... | |
| honeymoon | 4/18/2010 |
| Q: We're planning a honeymoon for October this year, and neither of us had been anywhere before, so ... A: St Lucia is a beautiful and very diverse island. It is a very popular spot for my honeymooners who ... | |
| Beach Wear | 3/29/2010 |
| Q: My wife and I are going to St Lucia and wondering if topless was allowed at the Sandals resorts. ... A: Topless isn't really "allowed" in St Lucia as it is a more conservative island, but depending on the ... | |
| St. Lucia in June | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: I am thinking of going to St. Lucia in June/2010 for my honeymoon. I am not sure of how the weather ... A: Hurricane season in the Caribbean runs from June through December with the height of the season ... | |
| Upcoming Cruise Questions | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: Jennifer. Thanks so much for continuing to volunteer as an expert to help answer questions for ... A: As I was reading your comments, I was thinking, "the land and sea Soufriere tour would be perfect ... | |
| St lucia | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: When is the best time to travel to St. Lucia? Is August too rainy or chance of hurricanes? Where ... A: June would probably be a better time to go. Hurricane season runs June through December. My concern ... | |
| September in St. Lucia | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: I am planning my honeymoon at the beginning of September this year, but am a little nervous about ... A: Well, the hurricane season runs from June through December throughout the tropics. So you can get ... | |
| St lucia | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: When is the best time to travel to St. Lucia? Is August too rainy or chance of hurricanes? Where ... A: The best time to travel to St Lucia for weather is during the winter months December through May. ... | |
| flights | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: we are returning to st. lucia from st louis next year and are stunned at the lack of flights out of ... A: St Lucia can be difficult to get to. If you have one option from your departure city, you are lucky. ... | |
| weather in St Lucia | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: Will the weather be good for swimming? A: I do specialize in St Lucia honeymoons and would be happy to help with your honeymoon planning to ... | |
| All Inclusives | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: Looking for an all inclusive in St. Lucia, which is the best and the lowest cost for a week stay. A: I would love to assist with your vacation to St Lucia. There are many variables that go into ... | |
| Weather | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: We came to St Lucia in October 2002 for our Honeymoon. Although we had a great 1st week the 2nd week ... A: The best time for St Lucia's weather is December through May. I do specialize in vacation planning ... | |
| Rain | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: My future hubby and I are coming to the island May 10-17 2009 for our honeymoon. Weather.com says ... A: I would take anything weather.com says with a grain of salt. They state rain just about every day of ... | |
| Adventures and Excursions | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: While visiting St Lucia for a day off of a cruise ship we are interested in sites, adventures unique ... A: I usually recommend booking excursions through the cruise line, but if you prefer to do your own ... | |
| Wedding at the Jade Mountain resort in October | 11/20/2008 |
| Q: This is a two-partWhat feedback do you have on weddings held at Jade Mountain? And second, would the ... A: Jade Mountain is an amazing location, one of the most incredible I've had the opportunity to see. ... | |
| Import Licenses | 11/5/2008 |
| Q: I am a Concierge assisting guests who will be staying at a villa in Cap Estate over the Christmas ... A: As far as I am aware, you will need to contact the specific airline and TSA website to check on the ... | |
| Weather | 9/18/2008 |
| Q: We have just got married last weekend, and are looking to book a honeymoon in St Lucia for a week,we ... A: Sorry I did read that wrong. In the US we read it the other way around. That is hurricane season, ... | |
| Weather | 9/17/2008 |
| Q: We have just got married last weekend, and are looking to book a honeymoon in St Lucia for a week,we ... A: Congratulations on your wedding! St Lucia is a very popular location for a honeymoon due to the ... | |
| weather | 8/10/2008 |
| Q: it may be a strange request.we may be travelling from southampton on the p & o oceana liner to ... A: Hurricane season runs from June through December in the Caribbean. St Lucia has been fortunate and ... | |
| Honeymoon Sept 2009 - want to leave around Sept 22 or 23 and stay for 10 days | 7/2/2008 |
| Q: I am having a problem with where to go.. we love the Caribbean but are having a problem on whether ... A: I would love to assist with your honeymoon planning. I don't usually make recommendations on this ... | |
| Must see's/ resorts | 6/25/2008 |
| Q: My husband and I are looking to travel to st.Lucia in feb/march of 09 and I am looking into the ... A: I really can't give out recommendations for hotels here as I don't really know you or anything about ... | |
| Must see's/ resorts | 6/24/2008 |
| Q: My husband and I are looking to travel to st.Lucia in feb/march of 09 and I am looking into the ... A: Sandals do get very mixed reviews. You'll find that online and I've heard this from my clients and ... | |
| Wedding in St. Lucia | 5/12/2008 |
| Q: I read that you thought maybe all inclusive wasnt the best way to go, but does the same hold true if ... A: Everyone who travels to St Lucia does so for different reasons. Some people travel there because ... | |
| mosquitos | 5/5/2008 |
| Q: Am lucky enough to be going to St Lucia in three weeks time, just wondered if you could tell me if I ... A: It's always a good idea to bring bug repellant to St Lucia. Some people say they've needed it, while ... | |
| St.Lucia resorts | 5/3/2008 |
| Q: My husband and I are planning a trip to St. Lucia, I have read it is the Hawaii of the carribean. I ... A: Everyone has a different opinion when it comes to hotels. One may work for some but not others. ... | |
| Windjammer Landing | 4/11/2008 |
| Q: We are travelling to St Lucia this summer, and have booked the Windjammer Landing resort - in a 2 ... A: Well, I can honestly say I'm suprised about such reviews. I did go on tripadvisor to see what ... | |
| Windjammer Landing | 3/23/2008 |
| Q: Please can you give me your opinion on Windjammer Landing. We are going in July with my family (aged ... A: Windjammer is a wonderful spot for families with young children. One of my favorites. You can plan ... | |
| Resort Opinion | 3/18/2008 |
| Q: We would like to go to St Lucia in july with 5 kids age range 7-16. Would you say Almond Morgan Bay ... A: Yes, I think Almond Morgan Bay would be a lovely resort for a family with children in this range. ... | |
| St. Lucia All-inclusive | 3/12/2008 |
| Q: My fiance and I are looking for a honeymoon destination. I think I have narrowed it down to St. ... A: St Lucia is a fabulous honeymoon spot. We always include insurance on our packages during hurricane ... | |
| french creole (patois) spoken st lucia and dominica | 2/19/2008 |
| Q: please could you tell me if there are any books or cd's that can teach me to speak the patois that ... A: Here is the Kweyol (St Lucian language)/ English dictionary link. ... | |
| Honeymooning in September | 2/4/2008 |
| Q: My fiance and I are having a hard time deciding where to honeymoon. We are getting married this year ... A: Hurricanes can hit anytime anywhere in the Caribbean during the summer months. September is the ... | |
| school supplies | 2/1/2008 |
| Q: I am playing a trip down to St. Lucia in May 2009. I was wondering if I could help the kids out by ... A: This is such a wonderful idea! I've made a few phone calls and through the St Lucia tourist board, ... | |
| cotton bay village | 1/5/2008 |
| Q: . we have just booked a 1 week holiday for myself, my husband and our two children (3 and 6 ) and ... A: To be honest, we've received very little information on Cotton Bay thus far. They are still in ... | |
| St Lucia Jan 6, 2007 | 12/29/2007 |
| Q: My husband and I are arriving at Bay Gardens Beach Resort Rodney Bay Village with our Timeshare. We ... A: This is a diverse island with lots to see and do. Great shopping, adventure excursions, tours of ... | |
| Coconut Bay Resort & Spa in October | 7/27/2007 |
| Q: i have just been reading your articles and thought you were pretty clued up about the place! My ... A: I just returned from St. Lucia and it really is fabulous. I highly recommend it. Coconut Bay is a ... | |
| St. Lucia in October | 7/2/2007 |
| Q: I am thinking of planning my honeymoon in St. Lucia at the Body Holiday Spa for late october. I ... A: I actually specialize in St Lucia honeymoons and would be happy to assist you with your trip. I'm ... | |
| St. Lucia in October | 6/16/2007 |
| Q: ...but i came across a hotel site that i fell in love Jade Mountain... have you been there - do you ... A: Jade Mountain is truly one of the most beautiful accommodations in St Lucia, is not the Caribbean. ... | |
| trip planned to coconut bay resort | 6/7/2007 |
| Q: we are going to the coconut bay resort & spa, arriving on 16/8/2007. I just wondered if you have any ... A: Coconut Bay is a fun hotel and should be a great spot for you and your daughters. They have tons of ... | |
| Sandals Regency St. Lucia Golf Resort and Spa | 5/14/2007 |
| Q: Jennifer, my wife and I plan to holiday at the above hotel. But I read a couple of visitor reports ... A: I do know the resort and have been many times. Without going into detail, I've removed all Sandals ... | |
| Mosquitoes and Snorkelling in St Lucia | 5/1/2007 |
| Q: We're thinking about holidaying in St Lucia this August. I have worries about the rain(!), but ... A: I actually have never had any bug issues in St Lucia at all. The temperature there only changes ... | |
| St Lucia | 1/9/2007 |
| Q: Please advise on status of Club St Lucia by Splash. Closed? New owners? Whats happening with this ... A: Unfortunately, we do not work with this hotel. It is not up to the standards our tour operator sets ... | |
| Teenagers at Christmas | 12/31/2006 |
| Q: My parents and I were wanting to travel to St.Lucia or Antigua for 10/14 nights in Decemeber next ... A: Based on the information you've provided, I would recommend Windjammer Landing in St. Lucia. These ... | |
| St. Lucia | 10/15/2006 |
| Q: Jennifer, I don't know where to go on my honeymoon, except that I want to visit the Caribbean and I ... A: I would be happy to assist. First, here's a list of Caribbean hurricanes since 1981: September 4, ... | |
| teens | 10/9/2006 |
| Q: best resort for parents and16 year old at xmas time A: I might recommend Windjammer Landing, Almond Morgan Bay or Coconut Bay. Depending on what style ... | |
| Weather in St Lucia during August | 10/4/2006 |
| Q: My cousins and I are planning a trip in August of next year. We are a big group of 30 which ... A: Oh! This would be the perfect choice for your family trip! I am biased though. I adore St. Lucia. ... | |
| Honeymoon in St.Lucia | 9/20/2006 |
| Q: We are planning to honeymoon in St.Lucia from end of Oct. (27,28?) to Nov. (3,4?) I understand it ... A: Well, you can expect rain everyday for a little while. Usually around noon. Just enough to keep ... | |
| Best time to travel to St. Lucia | 8/25/2006 |
| Q: My husband and I (highschool sweethears) are planning a "get-a-way" to celebrate our 25th wedding ... A: The best time for St Lucia travel weather-wise is December-May. The best time for pricing is May, ... | |
| st lucia honeymoon | 8/4/2006 |
| Q: I was hoping you could give me some direction regarding a St. Lucia honeymoon. What my fiancee and ... A: I'd love to assist. Can you email me directly at jennifer@thetropicaltravelers.com? We can ... | |
| january weather | 7/31/2006 |
| Q: I am currently planning a trip to St. Lucia for the monthe of january through February and was ... A: The weather in St Lucia is absolutely perfect during January and February. You couldn't ask for ... | |
| st lucia | 7/31/2006 |
| Q: My partner and I are going to Miami on the 15th September for 1 week and then onto St. Lucia on the ... A: You can expect rain daily, but just brief periods. Keeps everything green. Nothing to worry about. ... | |
| St. Luica | 7/24/2006 |
| Q: My future husband and I were thinking of staying at the Sandles in St. Lucia, but we are torn ... A: Unfortunately, we no longer recommend Sandals resorts. We've worked with them for over 12 years and ... | |
| Wedding on limited budget | 7/22/2006 |
| Q: My Fiance and I are exploring the possibility of getting married in St. Lucia. Neither one of us is ... A: I think I know just the place. Can you email me directly at jennifer@thetropicaltravelers.com and ... | |
| St. Lucia Honeymoon | 7/21/2006 |
| Q: I am planning a honeymoon for July 16 and I am interested in some Information on the island. I read ... A: I would be happy to assist with your honeymoon and questions regarding St Lucia. I've been many ... | |
| All Inclusive | 7/15/2006 |
| Q: I would like to take my Honeymoon in St. Lucia. Can you recommend an all inclusive resort that is ... A: Windjammer is actually my favorite all-inclusive in St Lucia. We've traveled there often and feel ... | |
| St Lucia Info Please. | 6/7/2006 |
| Q: myself and 20 plus others are of to St Lucia for a friends wedding on the 30th of June for 11 days. ... A: Sounds like you are in for a fun time! You aren't far from Castries, so head there for all kinds of ... | |
| club st lucia by splash | 5/29/2006 |
| Q: hi jennifer just a quick question from you is this a fairly gd hotel to go to me and the wife r ... A: This is a moderate all-inclusive in St. Lucia. Nothing fancy, just a nice place to vacation. St ... | |
| Honeymoon October 1st | 5/17/2006 |
| Q: I am going to be going on my honeymoon October 1st thru October 8th. I have really taken a liking ... A: So sorry for the delay. I just received your email today! October is our biggest month for ... | |
| weather during october and january | 5/17/2006 |
| Q: my fiance and i are getting married early this october 2006. we want to plan our honeymoon to st. ... A: My apologies for not answering sooner. This never got to me until now! Weather in Jamaica is ... | |
| St. Lucia Summertime weather | 2/22/2006 |
| Q: I have heard many mixed responses about the weather for St. Lucia in July, when I plan to ... A: This question comes up a lot. Unfortunately, no one can predict the future. But, typically what ... | |
| general info | 2/16/2006 |
| Q: My husband and I are looking for an adults only, all inclusive resort, what would you recommend? ... A: I'd be happy to assist. St. Lucia is a very beautiful island. However, it is volcanic, so the ... | |
| resorts | 11/12/2005 |
| Q: My husband and I would like to travel to St. Lucia in early march. How would the weather be there ... A: The weather in St. Lucia in March is exceptional. You'll find it to be the perfect temperature with ... | |
| St. lucia hotels | 10/26/2005 |
| Q: I'm torn between the royal St. lucia by rex and the jalousie plantation. I hear the north is a ... A: I have been to both resorts and hands down, Jalousie is fabulous. I liked Rex, but Jalousie was ... | |
| Cruising to St. Lucia | 10/1/2005 |
| Q: My cruise ship will be stopping in St. Lucia. I hate to pay the price for those excursions they ... A: Certainly. Please take a look at www.stlucia.org. They have tons of information available to you. ... | |
| Weather | 5/6/2005 |
| Q: My fiance and I are planning on going to St. Lucia on our honeymoon. The time we are planning on ... A: I'd be happy to assist! I've been to St. Lucia many times over the past few years and have seen it ... | |
| Best Caribbean destination | 3/27/2005 |
| Q: I just retuned from St. Lucia and had a great time. I stayed at the Still beach resort in ... A: Well, it seems that we've been to lots of the same places. I've been to many many islands in the ... | |
| 10 days in St. Lucia in April | 3/12/2005 |
| Q: Going to St. Lucia from 4/1 to 4/10. Staying at Frangipani villa in Marigot bay. I've spent a lot ... A: St. Lucia has so much to see and do! You'll definitely want to do a jeep tour of the rain forest. ... | |
| St. Lucia excursions | 11/1/2004 |
| Q: I have booked my boyfriend and I in Windjammer Landing Resort for Nov 29- Dec 4. I would like to ... A: The Windjammer is a great resort! You'll love it. There are so many wonderful adventures to go on ... | |
Jennifer Byrne
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Expertise
I specialize in St. Lucia and can answer any questions you have about the resorts and/or the island. If you are looking for the Hawaii of the Caribbean...St. Lucia is the place. From canopy tours to waterfalls, boutique cottage hotels to luxury resorts with private pools, St Lucia has it all. Having great relationships with many resorts has afforded me an insider look at many hotels. I'm happy to offer this information to my clients and the traveling public. I am the owner of The Tropical Travelers in Pennsylvania. www.thetropicaltravelers.com
Experience
I have traveled to St. Lucia many times. I've had the opportunity to visit many of the resorts and hotels there. As, well as explore a good portion of the island.
Education/Credentials
St Lucia Specialist
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