To ensure you still go home with a good tan try to avoid the intense 'mid-day' sun between 11.00am and 2.00pm and always use a high protection sun cream, even on overcast days. Build your tan slowly - there's plenty of time. Although sunny throughout the year the rainy season lasts from June to October. Average rainfall ranges from 60 inches at the coast to 160 inches in the rainforests. Sat 8.00am - 12.30pm.
Supermarkets generally stay open later.
Direct dialing is available for both local and overseas calls. Phone cards are popular and widely available. St. Lucia's water supply is provided by natural springs and is very safe to drink.