UK Imposes Visa on St. Lucia Over Asylum Rise

The UK imposes a visa requirement on St. Lucia visitors, citing surging asylum claims from its nationals. This reverses easy access to the Caribbean gem's turquoise waters and volcanic peaks. Tourists now need UK visas, adding paperwork to paradise plans. Island-hoppers: Apply early via official channels and prove return intent. St. Lucia's Pitons still beckon, but bureaucratic hurdles test the allure of rum punches and rainforests.