[{"q":"How To Get There? ","a":"The major airport is: Hewanorra International Airport\r\n\r\nInternational flights include:\r\nVirgin Atlantic (www.virgin-atlantic.com) and\r\n British Airways (www.ba.com) fly to St Lucia direct from London. \r\nJetBlue (www.jetblue.com) flies direct from New York.\r\nAir Canada, Sunwing and WestJet fly out of Canada.\r\nOthers from France, and US also fly directly into Hewanorra Int'l airport.\r\n\r\nRegional Airlines serving St Lucia include LIAT (www.liat.com) and \r\nAir Caraibes (www.aircaraibes.com) Caribbean Airlines and InterCaribbean Airways fly into George F.L. Charles Airport (or better known as Vigie Airport) as well as SVG Air (Charters) from the souther Eastern Caribbean.\r\n\r\nSecondary airport is George F.L. Charles Airport  (better known as Vigi Airport) is located in castries and serves flights from within the region."},{"q":"CUISINE KNOWN FOR ","a":"St Lucia is known for its national dish consisting of green bananas and salt fish locally known as green figs and saltfish - the Island's national dish.\r\nAdd fried plantains or a bowl of callaloo soup  or a side of  breadfruit  and you are on your way to being Lucian."},{"q":"Popular events\/ festivals","a":"Independence Day\r\nSt Lucia Jazz Festival\r\nSt. Lucia Carnival\r\nFisherman's  Feast\r\nNoble Laureate Week \r\nSt Lucia Flower and Creole Festivals\r\nAtlantic Rally for Cruisers\r\nMercury Fest\r\nRoots and Soul Festival\r\nWellness Music Festival\r\nCreole Heritage Month\r\nMango Bowl Festival\r\nSt. Lucia Bill Fish Tournament\r\nCar. Equine Cultural Festival (CECF)\r\nNational Day - Festival of Lights & Renewal"},{"q":"What is our terrain like?","a":"The rugged  volcanic island of Saint Lucia is more mountainous than most Caribbean islands, with the highest point being Mount Gimie , at 950 mtrs. (3,120 feet) above sea level. \r\nTwo other mountains, the Pitons, form the island's most famous landmark. They are located between Soufri\u00e8re and Choiseul on the western side of the island.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nen.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/St_Lucia"},{"q":"What is the climate like?","a":"Saint Lucia has a tropical climate, hot all year round, with a relatively cool, dry season from December  to mid-April and a hot, humid and rainy season from June to November.\r\n"},{"q":"What Are The Entry Requirements?","a":"Basic requirements:\r\nA valid passport for entry\r\nA return airline ticket and\/or proof that you have enough money to support yourself during your stay."},{"q":"What Are The Marriage Requirements?","a":"Requirements are:\r\n- No blood tests \r\n- a four day residency requirement, which is exactly how long it will take to get the license, provided you present the required documents. These include:\r\n- birth certificates or passports, and change of name documents, if applicable.\r\n- proof of divorce or the death certificate of a deceased spouse, if applicable. \r\n- If under the age of 18 a sworn  affidavit from one of the parties, stamped by a Notary Public.\r\n\r\nALL documents must be an authenticated translation into English if originals are not.\r\n\r\nNotarial Fees and marriage licenses fees include:\r\n- Same day                  - EC$540..00\r\n- Regular                     -  EC$335.00\r\n- Registrar Fees          - EC$100.00\r\n- Marriage Certificate - EC$8.00\r\n\r\nCouples should submit an application to the St. Lucia attorney general through a local lawyer or other representative. For more information, contact the St. Lucia Tourist Board, Tel.758-452-4094.\r\n\r\nhttp:\/\/www.visailing.com\/articles\/married-in-Caribbean\/married-in-Caribbean"},{"q":"What Are The Healthcare Options?","a":"There are 36 health and wellness centres  plus 3 public hospitals:  \r\nthe  main Victoria Hospital\r\n1 psychiatric hospital in Castries (Mental Wellness Centre) and   \r\nSt Jude Hospital in Vieux Fort (a Charity Hospital).\r\n\r\nThee is also a 30 bed  privately run hospital called Tapion Hospital located minutes from the capital."},{"q":"Other Useful  Facts","a":"Water: safe to drink\r\n\r\nElectricity: St. Lucia runs on 220-230 volts AC 950 cycles) so visitors must bring an adapter and\/or transformer for US appliances.\r\n\r\nTelecommunications: Good. Serviced by DIGICEL and FLOW. Prepaid phone cards can be purchased island-wide from either provider. Many card and coin public phone boxes can be found around the Island. Cellular phones are available for rent from either provider.\r\n"}]