St Vincent & The Grenadines

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East Caribbean dollar. The US dollar is also widely accepted.

St Vincent

Kingstown
In this lively capital you’ll find historic buildings, beautiful arches, pretty churches, botanical gardens and charming cobbled streets.

Layou Petroglyph Park
Discover pre-Columbian carvings dating back as far as 300-600AD at this Amerindian site, before a dip in the natural pool.

Wallilabou
This stunning bay is where Johnny Depp set foot as Captain Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean. Nearby is a heritage park with waterfall.

Falls of Balleine
This 60-foot waterfall is dramatically masked by cliffs and volcanic formations.

Black Point Tunnel
Built by slaves in the early 1800s, this 360ft-long tunnel used to transport sugar from Grand Sable Estate to Byreau’s wharf.

Owia Salt Pond
Bathe in this amazing feat of nature as brightly coloured reef fish dart about.

La Soufriere Volcano
Climb to the magnificent summit for incredible views over the island.

Montreal Gardens
Discover vibrant tropical flowers as you follow pathways through these stunning gardens.

Fort Charlotte
This historic landmark sits at 600ft, with stunning views over Kingstown and the bay.

Bequia

Bequia Maritime Museum
Discover the island’s history and see a collection of intricate model boats.

Fort Hamilton
Built by the British back in the 18th century, see the cannons and look out over the stunning bay.

Canouan

Trump International Golf Course
This 18-hole championship course is one of the world’s best.

Unwind on white-, gold- and black-sand beaches.

Hop on an inter-island ferry to explore other islands. Taxis are often available once on dry land.

January
Bequia Music Festival
This celebration of music includes Mustique Blues Festival.

March/April
Bequia Easter Regatta
See world-class yachting as this famous regatta gets underway.

May
Canouan’s Regatta
As well as a thrilling boat race, enjoy games, sports and calypso contests.

June-July
Vincy Mas
Join in the carnival fun, with a Mardi Gras Parade of Bands, Calypso Monarch, and King & Queen of the Carnival.

August
Breadfruit Festival
Celebrate the islands’ various species of breadfruit and try delicacies including breadfruit cheese pie, breadfruit puff and even breadfruit drinks.

December
Nine Mornings Festival
In the nine days before Christmas the streets come alive before dawn with concerts, fetes, music and steel pan rhythms.

Land sports

Your resort may offer tennis, football and table tennis.

Watersports
Go diving and snorkelling and try watersports including hobie cat sailing, kayaking and windsurfing.

Food
• The national dish is breadfruit and jack fish.
• Chicken and meat dishes are served with vegetables, ground provisions, and rice ’n’ peas.
• Other traditional dishes include curried goat and queen conch.
• Fresh fish is a staple on the islands, and includes mahi mahi, tuna, bonito, snapper, kingfish, flying fish and marlin. Seafood includes lobster, squid and octopus.

Drink
• Stick to bottled water.
• The local drink is Hairoun beer. Make sure you also try Sunset rum.

Religion
Christianity

Dialling code
+1 784

It’s illegal to go nude anywhere on the islands and topless sunbathing is frowned upon. It’s also illegal to wear camouflage clothing. Don’t wear your swimsuit in towns, public streets or places of business.

Go turtle-, bird-, dolphin- and whale-watching; explore tropical gardens; hike through stunning scenery; and charter a yacht.

If no service charge is added to your bill, tip about 10%.