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| St. Vincent & the Grenadines - Getting About & Sightseeing | Getting About | Sightseeing | On the Water | Ferries | |
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About St. Vincent If you want to see St. Vincent at your own pace, hiring a vehicle is a good idea. The majestic scenery created by Mount St. Andrew, Grand Bonbomme, Richmond Peak, Mount Brisbane and La Soufrière and place names such as Mesopotamia, Biabou, Wallilabou Bay and Owia will give you plenty to explore. You will have to get a local Driver's Permit (valid for 6 months) at the local Licensing Authority building for a fee of EC$40.00, issued on the production of a valid driver's license. Remember to drive on the left. Taxi services are available and can be arranged through your hotel. Fares are regulated, nonetheless be sure to agree your fare before your journey. Your can also catch an Air Taxi or a ferry to the Grenadines and from there continue exploring. The Grenadines The preferred mode of transport is boats, but hiring a vehicle (be it a car, motorbike or bicycle) can prove very rewarding too. Remember to drive on the left. You will have to get a local Driver's Permit (valid for 6 months) at the local Licensing Authority building for a fee of EC$40.00, issued on the production of a valid driver's license. Sightseeing and tour companies deal in vehicle rentals also. There are taxis and public transport vehicles to a limited extent and although there are recommended rates, it is best to agree your fare before your journey. There are reliable ferry services between St. Vincent and The Grenadines and these services are very popular. |
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| Sightseeing St. Vincent St. Vincent is steeped in natural beauty and history: the Botanical Gardens here are the oldest in he Western Hemisphere - Captain Bligh of Mutiny on The Bounty fame (immortalized in the film of the same title with Sir Anthony Hopkins and Mel Gibson) anchored here on January 23, 1793 to drop off 300 hundred precious breadfruit saplings that had been the purpose of his previous ill-fated mission. There are beautiful waterfalls (especially at Baleine), abundant and peculiar tropical wildlife to see on many of the nature trails including the rare St. Vincent Parrot and also the impressive La Soufrière Volcano. Many petroglyphs have been left by the Pre-Colombian Indians; many examples are on display in the National Museum and there are huge examples of rock carvings on the East Coast and at Barrouallie and Yambou. Sightseeing and tours are well worth it. The Grenadines The Grenadines are a scattering of over 30 islands and cays, some inhabited, some not. Many are in sight of one another - most are no more than a few miles long and have idyllic beaches and near perfect conditions for sailing, diving and snorkeling. The islands have a colorful history and culture, each island slightly different from the next. The Grenadines offer some of the finest sailing in the world - you can charter a yacht and plot your own course or join any number of crews. Many of the sightseeing and tour companies in St. Vincent offer trips to The Grenadines. The color of the sea, with its unbelievable shades of blue and turquoise, never fails to lure the most seasoned of yachtsmen and shy celebrities. Try to get to the Tobago Cays and Palm Island - the un-spoilt natural beauty of The Grenadines both above and below the water really takes some beating. Ask the next celebrity you meet. |
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| On the Water St. Vincent is known as the "Gateway to The Grenadines" by passing sailors, of which there are many. The waters around St. Vincent are ideal for cruising, fishing and diving and the abundance of pleasure craft sailing between the islands will attest to that. Deep-sea sport fishermen can expect Dorado, Blue Marlin, Billfish, Kingfish and Tuna and divers can expect everything from wreck to reef dives. Not to be missed. |
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| Ferries Ferries are punctual. The jetties from which they depart are always a hive of activity with all the motor vehicles driving backwards onto the ferry - in order that they make a quick departure at the other end! Tickets can be purchased on the ferry itself and the journey time between St. Vincent and Bequia is about 1 hour. Be aware that schedules for certain services change on public holidays. |
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