Indoor smoking is present in some social settings but not defining. Law vibe is relatively relaxed and practical.
Minimum budget: rural $1200/mo, urban $1200/mo. Medical insurance: $1,300/yr.
Auto: A Russian license normally needs a temporary Saint Lucia driving permit through the rental desk or licensing office; an IDP helps as translation. Rentals are roughly $50-95/day for compact Suzuki, Toyota, Nissan cars and small SUVs, with left-side driving and steep roads. No land borders: the real decision is rental car versus driver, taxi for mountain and beach days.
Smoking: Indoor smoking is present in some social settings but not defining.
Police / rules: Police and public-order vibe is island-practical: visible when needed, usually calm in tone, and not built around gotcha enforcement for harmless small mistakes.