Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine January 2019 | Page 572

No need to wait . . .
See Cocoa Pods becoming Chocolate
In many places throughout St. Lucia there are cocoa trees whose pods encase magical beans, the source
of delectable chocolate millions find so appealing. Historic places like Fond Doux plantation and Morne
Coubaril will show visitors how the cocoa beans are dried and processed. Other places like Hotel Chocolat
have complete “Tree to Bean” and “Bean to Bar” tours which are popular with visitors to the island. So, if
you are a lover of chocolate, St. Lucia can provide a full chocolate experience.
You can get married on your St. Lucian vacation
Getting married in St. Lucia is an attractive option for many couples as you can apply for a marriage license
upon arrival and there need not be a waiting period. For US$204, you can have your marriage license on the
same day. Standard documentation is required:
■ Passport
■ Birth Certificate
■ A deed poll (if a name has been changed)
■ Decree absolute (if one of the party is
divorced) ■ A sworn affidavit of consent stamped by a

notary
public
if
one
of
the
parties
is
under

age 18
■ A death certificate of first spouse (in the
case of a widow/widower) ■ An authenticated translation if required
documents are not in English