St Lucia is a world away from the previous islands - the place & the people are distinctly more prosperous & therefore more friendly to visitors. Skipped past the capital Castries & took a taxi straight to Rodney Bay. What a fabulous beach, perfect coral sand, gently lapping warm water and some great beachside bars & restaurants. Swam, read & ate wonderful fish in the palm fringed Spinnaker restaurant. A perfect lazy day in the Caribbean.