Saint Lucia launches the immersive extended-stay program
The island of Saint Lucia is the newest Caribbean destination to launch an extended stay initiative, with a new program called “Live It.” According to the island's tourist board, the program invites visitors to stay longer, work remotely, and “embrace local life. The plan is to invite visitors to stay in Saint Lucia for up to six weeks. Program registrants are paired with an island specialist who acts as a personal guide during their stay, with tailored activities ranging from creole cooking and rainforest exploration to diving.
“The ‘Live it’ program is launching at a time when interest in international travel is renewed in our key markets of the U.S., Canada, and the UK,” said Minister of Tourism Hon. Dominic Fedee. “In a shorter visit, travelers are limited to a few activities, but if they stay for longer, they get to roam locally, decompress from a year of lockdowns, and also work remotely. With so many things to explore safely in Saint Lucia paired with the demand for extended vacations, we created this immersive program so visitors can live like a local while feeling like a member of the family.”
Live it fits the needs of families, remote workers, millennials, and just about every traveler because each extended visit is completely curated and customized. Through the program, visitors are assigned a local Live it Island Specialist that handles the communication of protocols, VIP airport welcomes and developing weekly itineraries to maximize their experiences.
While in Saint Lucia, visitors also can work remotely comfortably and reliably, as free Wi-fi is offered across the island at hotels, villas, and public venues. And, many hotels already offer remote work programs, amenities, and special perks that make the work and vacation balance seamless.
There is so much that vacationers are interested in exploring on a trip, whether as a couple, solo, with family, or as friends traveling together. And with the extended-stay program, they will have the time to have fun and relax whilst really getting to know the island and its people.
Working with Live it Island Specialists, including Barefoot Holidays, St. James Travel & Tours, and Serenity Vacations & Tours, visitors will have the option to personalize each day, no matter how long they stay in Saint Lucia. Visitors interested in extending their Life experience beyond six weeks may work with their Live it Island Specialist to apply for an extension up to one year.
Live it partners will create bespoke experiences that allow visitors to work, play, sleep and eat with the comfort and convenience of a dedicated local concierge. Keeping with Covid protocols, visitors can choose to stay at up to two of dozens of Covid-certified hotels and private villas. After fourteen days, visitors are free to explore various parts of the island or take residence in a villa or hotel.
Since the first international flights returned to Saint Lucia in July 2020, the country has implemented consistent, responsible Covid protocols, providing increased safety for both visitors and local citizens. After the first 14 days on the island, Live it program participants will receive a bracelet that identifies them as long-stay visitors. Starting on day 15, they are free to explore the island while observing standard Covid protocols such as physical distancing and wearing a mask in public places.
Detailed information on the latest travel protocols can be found at stlucia.org/covid-19. The Saint Lucia Tourism Authority and Saint Lucia Hospitality and Tourism Association, and the Ministry of Health & Wellness and Ministry of Tourism, continue to work in concert to provide swift responses to global Covid-19 developments.
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