Expat Community > Saint Lucia

TG2016
Joined 2016
Posts: 7

Moving to St Lucia next month - Advice needed!

8 years ago

Hi there,

My husband has just been offered a high-level position with Sandals in Castries which he has accepted. He is Polish and I am from London. We both currently live in London and will be moving to St Lucia at the end of February or beginning of March.

Unfortunately neither of us have been to St Lucia, although my mother is Jamacian and I have visited Jamaica a couple of times. I have read a couple of things on expat blogs and forums and have a few questions. Where are the best places to live? We had planned to rent a house in Castries but have heard that it is not suitable for expats, and Rodney Bay or the surrounding areas are much better. Also, are the people friendly? We have read that they can be unfriendly towards Westerners. This would not put us off moving there but we would like a heads up so we know what to expect. I work in childcare in the UK and have experience working in a nursery and as a nanny. Do you think there would be much chance of me finding employment? Sorry for all the questions!

Tasmyn

Cigna Global Health

Get a quote in 2 minutes from our partner, Cigna Global Health.
Get Quote

Cigna Global Health

Get a quote in 2 minutes from our partner, Cigna Global Health.
Get Quote

Living in Saint Lucia Guide

Expats in Saint Lucia enjoy an exotic Caribbean setting, friendly locals, and all kinds of activities. Get acquainted with what it means to live in Saint Lucia, and how you can make it happen.

Saint Lucia Forum
Join our Saint Lucia forum to meet other expats and talk about living in Saint Lucia.

Contribute
Help other expats and newcomers by answering questions about the challenges and adventures of living in Saint Lucia.

Best Places to Live in Saint Lucia

Plan a day trip or weekend getaway to get some holiday cheer. This article highlights the best places to visit in Saint Lucia for Christmas cheer.

22 Expats Talk about Healthcare & Health Insurance in Saint Lucia

Expats living in Saint Lucia talk about their own experiences with healthcare, hospital visits, emergencies, finding a doctor, buying health insurance in Saint Lucia and more.