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Accommodation
St Vincent and its smaller Grenadines are very different in atmosphere and this is reflected in the hotels you will find there. Some characteristics do run across the two areas, however. One is that both have places with real charm and the other is that, for the moment, with the hotel industry only just beginning to develop, there is really nowhere of any size. Only one hotel in the whole area has more than 40 rooms and most are under 30.
The accommodation on St Vincent itself is almost all clustered around the southern tip of the island, between Kingstown and the Villa strip. Most are set in modern buildings that do not have that much charm, but some are set in the lovely stone buildings of Kingstown or in fertile Vincentian gardens. One hotel, Young Island, is set on its own island and has a great deal of charm.
The Grenadines have some of the loveliest settings in the whole of the Caribbean. Tiny, dozy islands with pretty secluded bays or easy-going local communities. Some islands are literally nothing but a hotel, for example Petit St Vincent and Palm Island, though these tend to be quite expensive. There are a few cheaper places to stay, particularly on Bequia. Some of the inns and hotels have exquisite Caribbean charm and are small and very personable.
There are also a number of excellent villas dotted around the Grenadines. Bequia has plenty hidden in the hills above the town, and Canouan is just developing. And of course there is Mustique, an island which has devoted itself almost entirely to villas (there is just one hotel, the Cotton House,a dna guest house, Firefly). It is one of the most sophisticated destinations in the world.
Below is a selection of notable places to stay in St Vincent and the Grenadines -
Accommodation on Bequia
None of the hotels on Bequia is large (for the moment at least) and a couple of them use the best in traditional local architecture, which adds to their charm in an already charming island. They are informal and friendly, offering a lovely, low key getaway. There are some mid-size places to stay, such as the Friendship Bay Hotel, and then some charming inns. There is also a surprisingly good stock of villas on Bequia. Development is just beginning to come to the island and it looks as though it may go up market. We recommend the following places to stay on Bequia -
Frangipani, Port Elizabeth
A small, well-priced inn with limitless West Indian charm, set on the exceptionally pretty Belmont waterfront on the island of Bequia in the Grenadines. Family-run, the Frangipani is a lovely hideaway but it is also very much part of the activity of the bay.
Bequia Beachfront Villas, Friendship Bay
A collection of self-contained apartments set on the lovely curve of Friendship Bay on the southern shore of Bequia in the Grenadines. Bequia Beachfront Villas have one to four bedrooms, but they are each individually decorated, very comfortable have a homely feel.
Accommodation on Canouan
Raffles Resort Canouan is a full service resort with superb facilities, including a spa, golf course and a casino. It is first venture of the famous Oriental hotel chain in the Caribbean.
Accommodation on Mayreau
The Saltwhistle Bay Club is nearly as secluded as it is possible to be, set on its own bay on the delightfully slumberstruck island of Mayreau. Just a handful of rooms set in stone cottages in a sandy palm garden.
Accommodation on Petit St Vincent
If it is private island seclusion you would like most of all, then there are few places more suitable than Petit St Vincent Resort, a low key but luxury resort set on a private island of just 113 acres. Traditional, elegant Caribbean feel.
There are no places to stay on the Tobago Cays. |
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Airports
There are several airports in St Vincent and the Grenadines, though by no means all the small islands have them. Your port of entry to the country will depend on your destination island (see below, Which Airport?). Be aware that none of the airports can take any plane bigger than a 50-seater and so no scheduled flights come from farther afield than San Juan in Puerto Rico (in the northern Caribbean) or Barbados. In terms of private jets, the runways in Canouan and St Vincent are long enough to receive long distance flights. An airport expansion to receive larger planes in St Vincent itself is projected.
Most of the airstrips in the smaller islands of the Grenadines do not have landing lights, so you can only fly into them during daylight hours, which is a potential problem if there is a delay in your long-haul leg. In summer it is obviously light for longer (till about 7pm), so it is less likely to cause a problem, but in winter it means you are more likely to be stuck overnight in your transit island. Also, in case you just make it but your luggage doesn’t, make sure to carry some tropical clothes in your hand luggage.
The largest airport is on St Vincent itself (ET Joshua Airport, airport code SVD), which is located at the southern tip of the island, at Arnos Vale. This is really the main airport for scheduled flights into St Vincent and the Grenadines. The runway can receive night flights and takes up to 50-seaters. The terminal building has a restaurant and bar upstairs and a few shops in the departure area as well as a duty-free shop in the departure lounge selling cigarettes and alcohol (but no food). There is also an ATM and exchange bureau. Some improvements are scheduled for the coming years, including terminal facilities, enlargement of the apron and resurfacing the runway. A new airport that can take international jets has been planned for the Argyle area (on the eastern coast of the island). It is under construction and is scheduled to open in 2012.
Bequia
JF Mitchell Aiport (BQA) is set in the Paget Farm area in the south-west of the island. Bequia is an ‘interesting’ airstrip because of cross-winds. It is not used that much because of the good ferry connections to the other islands and the landing lights are often not working, so flights may not be able to land after dark.
Canouan (CIW)
Set midway down the Grenadine chain, Canouan can also receive 50-seaters. The airstrip is in the south-west of the island and has some attractive thatched terminal buildings painted in earthy colours. The Arrivals and Departures halls are air-conditioned and there is a small café. The airstrip was recently extended in a land reclamation project and is now accessible to larger aircraft. Private jets do fly in from the States.
Smaller islands
Just two of the smaller islands have airports, Mustique (MQS) and Union Island (UNI). Union Island has a bar and a gift shop outside, but nothing inside the terminal. It serves as a transit point for the southern Grenadines – Mayreau and the smaller islands, Petit St Vincent and Palm Island, and it sees day trips for the Tobago Cays from as far afield as Barbados, Tobago and St Lucia.
There are no strips on Mayreau, the Tobago Cays or PSV. In the past there has been a strip on Palm Island, but it is no longer active.
Which Airport?
You are very likely to have to transit in order to get to the Grenadines, so it is important to consider your eventual destination when working out your itinerary. Rather than transiting in San Juan and flying down to main island of St Vincent (or Canouan) and then having to work your way down the island chain from there, it may well be better to fly into Barbados (which has excellent long-haul connections) and from there you can join one of the share charters that fly to the Grenadines. From Europe you will very likely fly into Barbados anyway as there are no direct flights into St Vincent. Once again you can use the share charters rather than heading for St Vincent itself.
The share charter flights serve the smaller airstrips in the Grenadines – Bequia, Mustique, Canouan and Union Island (for the southern Grenadines, Mayreau, the Tobago Cays, Palm Island and Petit St Vincent). They will get you there on the same day (pending the arrival of the long haul flight).
Bequia can be reached via Barbados on a share charter, but the flight is quite expensive, so some travellers headed there (who do not mind spending a night en route) do actually fly into St Vincent and take a ferry from Kingstown. Canouan is served well from San Juan, so if you are going specifically to that island then San Juan may be a good routing from the States and Canada. However it is not that easy to travel on from there. See Flights/Getting there. |
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Art, Artisans, Galleries
Although the art scene is not particularly extensive or renowned in St Vincent and the Grenadines, there are certainly some things to look out for while you are there. A number of painters and artists working in other mediums live in the islands (particularly Bequia) because the environment is so attractive and inspiring. You can see their work exhibited in the galleries and sometimes in the hotels on several of the islands. Alongside it, you will also find the work of many local artists of course.
You will also find local crafts, weaving and carving, sculptures and pottery. These are usually available in the markets, particularly in St Vincent itself, though you can also visit the workshops in some cases.
Bequia has long been a popular place to live for artists and there are a handful of galleries and workshops to visit. Interestingly there is a unique local art scene here, in miniature boats. Boats have always been constructed on the island and alongside it a tradition of building of model boats has also grown up. Hand-made from local woods, they have been constructed on the island since the 1800s. For an article about Caribbean trading boats, see here.
Galleries and artists to look out for in St Vincent and the Grenadines include -
St Vincent
Artisans Craft Shop, Kingstown
Wide variety of unique arts and craft produced locally. Paintings, jewellery, sculpture and more.
The Bounty Restaurant and Art Gallery, Egmont Street, Kingstown, t 456 1776
Shows paintings from local artist Dinks Johnson, who has exhibited around the Caribbean.
Fibreworks, Buccament Valley, t 456 7118
The enterprise of Vincentians working in the small community of Penniston. Artisans utilise locally sourced materials to create hand-crafted items inspired by the environment of St Vincent.
The Gallery at Ocean Allegro Villa, Villa Harbour, t 458 4972
Art and photographic gallery opposite Young Island. Prints and work for sale and ongoing exhibitions from local and visiting artists.
The Grand View Beach Hotel, Villa Point, t 458 4811
Home of the unique art collection by Caroline ‘Bops’ Sardine and a selection of Caribbean art.
Kingstown Market
The market in town is often worth a look and a good chance to find jewellery. The shopping mall may also be worth a visit.
The Little Art Gallery, Grand View Grill, Indian Bay, t 457 5487
Work for sale by Vincentian artists downstairs at the Grill on Indian Bay beach.
Lennox ‘Dinks’ Johnson, t 456 5415
Self taught oil painter, and ex soca singer, whose work has been displayed around the Caribbean.
Carol Nicklaus, www.carolnicklaus.com
A regular visitor to the islands, Carol Nicklaus has built a portfolio of photographs that portray the charm of St Vincent and the Grenadines. Her prints can be found around the islands, including in the Lime ‘n’ Pub restaurant in Villa. Her book ‘Glimpses’ is available for purchase on her website.
Wallilabou Craft Centre, Wallilabou village, Leeward side, t 456 0078
Co-operative of local craftspeople. They train and produce hand-woven baskets, hats and toys.
Bequia
Spring Studios Pottery and Art Gallery, the Old Sugar Mill, Spring, t 457 3757
Converted sugar mill, now a working pottery, displaying hand-made pieces from English potter Mike Goddard. Range of practical and domestic pieces along with decorative work. The gallery also features work from local artists.
Withfield Sails and Model Boats, t 457 3638, Sargeant Brothers’ Model Boat workshop and Mauvin’s workshop, Port Elizabeth
Beautiful hand-made and painted traditional model boats in these workshops by the harbour. Models can be made to order so you can have your own vessel recreated in miniature form.
Claude Victorine’s Art Studio, Lower Bay, t 458 3150
Small yellow cottage overlooking the bay where the French artist hand paints designs on silk.
The Arts and Crafts Café, Lower Bay
Sculptures and jewellery among the items on offer at this studio which doubles as a bar and hairdresser.
Julie Savage Lee, Belmont, t 455 4677, www.begos.com/bequiart
Working out of her Mango Tree Cottage studio, Julie Savage Lee paints local Bequian scenes in watercolours and acrylics. Since first arriving on the island in 1978 she has exhibited her paintings internationally and had them published in the book Bequia Reflection, which is available locally.
Union Island
Castello Art Design Ltd, Clifton, t 458 8177, www.castelloartdesign.com
Located in the harbour town of Clifton, Castello Art Design showcases the paintings of Jutta aus Berlin who uses sail cloth as her canvas. Also on show are carvings and other work from Vincentian artists.
Palm Island
Patrick Chevailler, www.artandsea.com
Colourful paintings of marine life by French doctor/artist Patrick Chevailler. His oil paints on large canvases are displayed around the Caribbean and his work is available as posters, jigsaw puzzles and postcards. |
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Banks
Most banks are open Monday–Thursday, 8am–1pm, with extended opening hours on Friday till 5pm. Hours are also extended during Christmas, Easter, and Carnival, and may be affected by local holidays. Banks generally require customers to show their passport and air ticket when converting foreign dollars, particularly when converting back to your home currency. ATM machines are available at the branches below -
Eastern Caribbean Central Bank, Granby St, Kingstown, t 456 1413
First Caribbean International Bank, Halifax St, Kingstown, t 456 1706
National Commercial Bank, Bedford St, Kingstown, t 457 1844
RBTT Bank Caribbean Limited, 81 South River Road, Kingstown, t 452 2265
Scotiabank, 76 Halifax St, Kingstown, t 457 1601
There is a small offshore banking industry in St Vincent and the Grenadines and companies such as Argon LTD, St Vincent and the Grenadines National Bank and St Vincent Trust Service operate in Kingstown. |
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Bars & Nightlife
With its combination of easy-going tourism and local West Indian life - both the ‘small island’ character of the Grenadines and that in the larger island of St Vincent - St Vincent and the Grenadines have a good range of bars. And with its physical beauty and variety, many of them have superb settings, mostly along the various waterfronts of the islands. Of course, many of the bars are actually Beach Bars that opt to stay open into the evenings, with live music under the palms.
Almost all the bars in St Vincent and the Grenadines are informal, but they still reflect the range and variety of the islands themselves. So in Mustique you can half expect to bump into a starlet or an off-duty billionaire, while just a few miles away on Union Island or St Vincent there are unassuming local bars that see a good mix of visitors and Grenadine islanders in the fairly regular happy hours and jump-ups. There are also many bars that are popular with yachties on their way through the Grenadines and particularly in season theses can be extremely lively.
While most bars in the Grenadines are open year-round over the weekend, some may not be open all week. Many do have a special night, though, often with entertainment - perhaps a live band or a DJ and sound system. In the bars you can expect to hear a good mix of soca music and reggae alongside American and regular international rock music. Discotheques are limited to the local clubs, or occasionally the hotels, where there is also entertainment sometimes. There are also many local rum shops (mostly on the larger islands) that will welcome you if you want to stop off for a drink.
Please see a full listing of The Bars and Nightlife of St Vincent and the Grenadines.
A pick of the Bars and Nightlife of St Vincent and the Grenadines –
Moskito Bar & Grill, Friendship Bay, t 458 3222
Informal beach restaurant and bar just above the sand, with a lovely view out onto the bay. If you feel the ground move here, that’s probably because you are in one of their swinging chairs are attached to the ceiling. Open for lunch and dinner, Lobster Fest with string band on Wednesday nights, barbecue brunch with background music on Saturdays.
Frangipani, Belmont Walkway, Bequia, t 458 3255
Very attractive spot on the Belmont waterfront, famous for its Thursday night barbecue buffet and jump-up with live music by the Elite Steel Band.
Pirate’s Cove, Tamarind Beach Hotel & Yacht Club, Canouan, t 458 8044
Open-sided bar under thatch with a lovely view onto the bay and the sunset. Live music and entertainment several times a week.
Basil’s Bar, Britannia Bay, Mustique, t 488 8350, VHF 68
World-famous watering hole of the rich and famous, set on a deck on stilts over the water in Britannia Bay, with bamboo walls and palm thatch roofs. Liveliest on the Wednesday barbecue and jump-up, which features live bands. Home of the Blues Festival in February.
Janti’s Happy Island, Union Island, VHF 16
A very original bar set on an island built (recently) of discarded conch shells out in the harbour in Clifton. Popular with the yachts in harbour.
Lambi’s, Clifton, Union Island, t 458 8549
Set in a simple waterfront building with walls studded with lambis (conch shells). Weekend steel band jump-ups and sometimes limbo dancing. Nice mix of Union Islanders and visitors. |
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Beach Bars
There are beach bars dotted throughout the islands of St Vincent and the Grenadines and they reflect the variety and character of the islands themselves. Some are a form of Caribbean perfection - a simple shed set under palms on a remote bay, with a wonderful atmosphere of rustic tropical calm and quiet. Others are closer to the heart of the activity and buzz with passing yachtsmen.
Of course they get part of their character from the lovely beaches on which they are set. There are half-moon curves of deserted sand backed by palms, a couple of quite lively anchorages in the Grenadines and some very pretty, steep-sided coves on the mainland of St Vincent. Please see Beaches.
Please see a full listing of The Beach Bars of St Vincent and the Grenadines.
A pick of the Beach Bars of St Vincent and the Grenadines –
Petit Byahaut, west coast, St Vincent
A deck set among the shorefront palms and sea grape trees in an extremely pretty cove on the island’s western shoreline. There is a small and simple hotel, so there are a few guests among the yachties. Can only be accessed easily by boat.
Dawn’s Creole Beach Café, Lower Bay, Bequia, t 458 3154
A simple building right on the sand in Lower Bay, with tables and chairs set on a terrace. Lovely welcoming atmosphere and a nice mix of locals and visitors. Serves coffee, excellent homemade cake, snacks, lunch and drinks, with a beach party on Sundays.
Crescent Beach Inn, Industry Bay, Bequia, t 458 3400
A delightful, simple setting under palms on a usually deserted beach in the east of Bequia. Views across to Battowia, Baliceaux and Mustique. Good spot for a quiet day out. Full moon beach barbecue.
Saltwhistle Bay, Mayreau
Set on a superb curve of blinding white sand, the club’s beachfront bar is a popular stop-off for yachtsmen and sometimes attracts a lively crowd. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner (reservations required for latter, also a dress code). |
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Beaches
The south coast of St Vincent has white sand as the land stretches out into the shallow water towards Bequia, but the majority of the large island’s beaches are darker in colour, shaded by the volcanic structure of the land. The leeward coast is the best place for seclusion and afternoon sun, and there are some extremely attractive, steep-sided coves where you can spend the day. The eastern Atlantic coastline has beautiful beaches but the waters tend to be too rough for swimming.
Villa Beach and Indian Bay, Villa
Popular golden sand beach located on the southeast corner of the island. Good snorkelling, drinks and food available from the Villa strip.
Young Island
A small stretch of sand opposite Villa with a bar floating just offshore. If the hotel is not busy then they will let you onto the beach.
Petit Byahaut, leeward coast
Small and attractive beach set at the head of a very pretty cove, superb diving and snorkelling. Call the resort in advance before visiting, t 457 7008.
Mount Wynne, near Barrouallie
Expansive black sand beach, popular with the locals and a good place to take a picnic. Beach huts and facilities.
Buccament Bay, near Layou
Attractive bay at the limit of the Leeward Highway. There are plans for further development in this area.
Argyle Beach, Argyle
Long stretch of sand on the Atlantic side with rough waters and big breakers crashing in from the Atlantic. It gets popular with the Vincentians at the weekend.
Bequia
Lower Bay, west coast
Glorious stretch of golden sand easily accessible by taxi (water or road). Good opportunities for swimming, several beach bars to retire to.
Princess Margaret Beach
A very pretty stretch of sand set in a steep-sided cove in Admiralty Harbour. A water taxi ride or a walk over the headland from Port Elizabeth.
Mustique
Lagoon Bay, south west
Perfect retreat for some alone time, a gently curving strip of palm-fringed sand and extremely calm water. Picnic areas nearby.
Endeavour Bay
Busy beach in the north west of the island. The Cotton House Hotel’s watersports and scuba diving facilities are there as well as a bar.
Mayreau
Saline Bay
A magnificent stretch of blinding white sand with the island’s main jetty. A beach bar opens when a cruise ship is in dock, but otherwise it is usually deserted.
Saltwhistle Bay
A perfect curve of palm-backed sand at the northern end of the island. The bay is popular with yachts and the small hotel, the Saltwhistle Bay Club can offer lunch.
Tobago Cays
Four small cays – Petit Rameau, Petit Bateau, Barabel and Jamseby - with archetypal desert island beaches. Very popular with yachts and day sails, gets crowded in season, but a lovely spot. Lovely sand and snorkelling, some informal services (drinks and snacks), but no formal bars as building is officially not permitted .
Union Island
Big Sand Bay, Belmont Bay
North of Clifton, this beach boasts powdery white sand and calm and clear waters. Some facilities available at the nearby Big Sand Hotel. |
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Calendar of Events
2009
JANUARY
21 Jan–04Feb, Mustique Blues Festival, Basils Bar, Mustique. Annual fund raising event featuring Dana Gillespie & The London Blues Band, Joe Louis Walker, Ian Siegal, Ronnie Jones, Julien Brunetaud and The Two Timers with Sarah James and Gordon Russell.
22-25 Jan, Bequia Music Fest, Frangipani Hotel and De Reef, Bequia. Annual event featuring Dana Gillespie & The London Blues Band and other guest artistes from the Mustique event for one night on the 23rd. Other acts this year include the Elite Steel Orchestra, The All Star Band,Toby Armstrong & Blues Explosion, David Maxwell, Country Relatives and The Kings of Strings from Bequia, Colin Peters & Friends, Caribbean Jazz & Blues Jam, Honky Tonics, and from Barbados the V.S.O.P. New Orleans Jazz Band and The Mount Gay Blues Band.
FEBRUARY
01–04 Feb, Mustique Blues Festival continues.
MARCH
06-07 Mar, St Vincent Blues & Rhythms Festival, Emerald Valley Resort, St Vincent. Annual event with this year’s line-up to be advised.
APRIL
09-13 Apr, 28th Bequia Easter Regatta, Bequia Sailing Club.
09-13 Apr, 33rd Easterval, Union Island. Annual Easter festival with cultural and sporting events, a beauty pageant and carnival activities.
Gospel Fest Month – Digicel SVG Gospel Fest, Victoria Park and Peace Memorial Park, St Vincent. Annual event includes competitions and concerts showcasing music, dance, drama, mime, poetry, sermonette and song.
MAY
Maroon Festival, Union Island. Annual cultural festival to mark the start of the planting season with the Big Drum Dancing, Nation Dance and traditional folk songs. Usually held 3 days prior to or after the full moon.
28 May-01 Jun, Canouan Regatta, Canouan. Annual event with boat races, sporting events, beauty pageant and street party.
JUNE
26 Jun-07Jul, Vincy Mas 2009, Kingstown, St Vincent. Celebration of the 32nd Vincy Mas Carnival Season with street parades, calypso and steel band competitions, King and Queen of the Band competitions, beauty pageants, Junior Carnival.
JULY
5 Jul, Fisherman’s Day, 14th annual fishing competition, Bequia.
01-07 Jul, Vincy Mas 2009 continues in Kingstown: 06 Jul, Carnival Monday (J’Ouvert) street party and t-shirt bands jump-up. 07 Jul, Carnival Tuesday (Mardi Gras) parade of costumed bands who compete for Band of the Year at Carnival City (Victoria Park) then head out to the streets of Kingstown.
30 Jul-01 Aug, Canouan Carnival.
AUGUST
Emancipation Month with cultural activities and exhibitions to commemorate the abolition of slavery. 01 Aug, Emancipation Day, a public holiday.
01 Aug, Canouan Carnival.
01 Aug, Breadfruit Festival, Kingstown, St Vincent.
SEPTEMBER
Dance Festival Month. Nation wide showcase of local talent covering folk, ball room, traditional and modern dance.
OCTOBER
26-27 Oct, Independence Cycling Classic.
26 Oct, Bike Fest.
NOVEMBER
National Tourism Month.
Theatre Arts Festival, various events taking place throughout the month.
22-28 Nov, Raffles Canouan Classic 2009, inaugural amateur golf tournament, The Trump International Golf Club, Canouan - Circumstances have led the resort to adjust the dates of the tournament to one week later. The dates are now 29 November to 05 December, 2009.
22 Nov, Vincy Flavours, Heritage Square, St Vincent. Showcase of local food and drink.
DECEMBER
16-24 Dec, Nine Mornings Festival, St. Vincent. A unique annual Christmas festival which begins with a community lighting programme. Starts each morning at 4am with a range of activities which include street concerts, sea baths (early morning swimming), street dancing, bicycle (decorated) riding, story telling and carol singing. Street stalls with local food and drinks. Evening events include a National Carolling Contest.
31 Dec, Old Year’s Night (New Year’s Eve) celebrated with fireworks and public activities.
St Vincent & The Grenadines public holidays 2009: 01 January, 14 March, 10 & 13 April, 01 May, 01 June, 06 & 07 July, 01 August, 27 October, 25 & 26 December.
Please note that the above events and dates may be subject to change/cancellation. Please check locally for confirmation of details. |
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Car Hire
While a car is usually a good addition to a Caribbean holiday, and enables you to explore on your own, to visit remote beaches by day and restaurants in the evenings, some of the Grenadine islands are so small that a car is unnecessary. You can simply walk or get yourself dropped by the hotel or by taxi (or water taxi). In fact there may not be any for hire anyway. However, on the mid-size islands, where taxis are quite expensive, it takes only a few journeys before a car has paid for itself. If you are staying in a villa it is always recommended to have a car. Occasionally a car may come with your house but otherwise you will need one to buy groceries and to go out.
In order to drive in St Vincent and the Grenadines you will need a temporary driver’s licence. This costs EC$50 and it can be obtained, on presentation of a valid overseas driver’s licence - in St Vincent, at ET Joshua Airport or in Kingstown, either at the police station in Bay Street or the Licensing Authority on Halifax Street. On the smaller islands you can go to the local Revenue Office. If you have an International Driving Permit you will need to get it stamped at the police station.
There are cars for rent on St Vincent, Bequia, Canouan and Union Island. On Mustique a mule (golf cart) may be included with your villa, otherwise contact the Mustique Company.
Car rental companies we recommend include -
B&G Jeep Rental, Bequia, t 458 3760
The leading jeep rental company in Bequia, run by Gideon Olliveirre, who also runs a taxi service on the island and takes island tours. Bequia Jeep Rentals has eight automatic Suzuki jeeps, all with air-conditioning and 4-wheel drive.
Ben’s Autos, St Vincent, 456 2907
Car rental company based 5 minutes drive from the Airport. Range of cars, SUVS and mini vans at competitive rates.
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Casinos
There is one casino in St Vincent itself, the Emerald Valley Resort, Penniston Valley, Kingstown, t 456 1523. A second is planned for the Buccament Bay Resort.
Canouan
The European-style Trump Club Privee casino is on the north east side of Canouan, set in a grand and spectacular gaming hall. |
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