What Happened When We Hired a Cabbie on the Spot in St Lucia?
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1½ Sad Bacon
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Creator's Key Takeaways
Let's try the hillside restaurant, The Pink Plantation House, which apparently had a good reputation.
But that meant going against our usual pre-book advice and hire a cab on the spot.
He wanted to charge $40 US one way and insisted that's what he was told.
By the way, it's not a bad idea to record your initial negotiations with the cabbies as a backup.
Creator's Tips & Advice
✓Record your initial negotiations with cabbies as a backup.
✓Avoid hiring a cab on the spot and pre-book instead.
🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:
Unexpected price changes from local cabbies — Record negotiations and agree on price upfront.
Questions This Creator Answers
QWhat happens when you hire a local cabbie on the spot in St Lucia?
QHow can you avoid price disputes with taxi drivers?
Port Highlights
St Lucia
Top: The Pink Plantation House ($15 US each way)
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Our last-minute decision to hire a local cabbie had mixed results. See what lessons we learned! #stlucia #castries #castriesstlucia #caribbeancruise