Above: Port
of St. Vincent Island in the Caribbean.
About the island
Saint Vincent is a volcanic island in the Caribbean,
part of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. It was disputed territory
between France and the United Kingdom in the 18th century, but was
ceded to the UK in 1783. It gained independence as late as 1979. Kingstown
(population 19,300) is the chief port of the island.
Capital: Kingstown Location: St. Vincent is a Caribbean island between
the Caribbean Sea and North Atlantic Ocean, north of Trinidad and
Tobago Size: 132 square miles (344 square km), twice the
size of Washington, DC Population: 117,534 Language: English, French patois Climate: Tropical; little seasonal temperature variation;
rainy season (May to November) Terrain: Volcanic, mountainous. The highest point
on the island is Soufriere at 4,048 feet (1,234 meters). Currency: East Caribbean dollar (XCD) Tourism info: Call at (800) 729-1726 Getting there from Miami: St. Vincent is located
1,508 miles (2,427km) from Miami, FL. The easiest way to visit the
Island is to fly.
Travel Requirement: Beginning Jan 1, 2008, the Western
Hemisphere Travel Initiative requires all U.S. citizens, citizens
of the British Territory of Bermuda, and citizens of Canada and Mexico
visiting St. Vincentto
have a passport or other secure document that establishes the bearer’s
nationality to enter or re-enter the United States.
Attractions
You can explore the island on a
jeep safari tour, visit the national park for hiking and mountain
biking, take a quadracer tour, or rent a jeep or scooter and go cruising
for a day.
If you like the ocean, you can swim, snorkel, dive, sail, go fishing,
try snuba or seatrek, parasailing, banana boating or any of the many
sea activities available.
See a birds eye view of the region with our Google Caribbean
Map.
Getting around.
E.T. Joshua Airport in St. Vincent is a short drive
from the Capital, Kingstown. Taxis are available outside of the arrivals
hall and taxi fares are set by government to various areas. Agree
the appropriate fare with the taxi driver before setting out on your
journey. When leaving any of the islands allow plenty of time to get
to the airport.
If you plan to rent a car in St. Vinicent,
be aware you will be driving on the left. The only islands in the
Caribbean where you drive on the right are Aruba, Cuba, Dominican
Republic, Guadeloupe, Haiti, Martinique, and the Netherlands Antilles.
Taxi service is available on the island. Although metered rates vary,
they are reasonable and are fixed by law. Bicycles and scooters are
also available for rent at most popular tourist centers.
You can use your home driver’s license but you'll need to purchase
a temporary St. Vinicent driver's license for $20. Remember, when
you take to the road, British rules apply, so keep to the left. Pedestrians
should remember to look rightbefore crossing streets.
Check dates and prices for Miami Cruises
to St. Vincent.
United State diplomatic representation Embassy of St. Vincent
3216 New Mexico Avenue NW, Washington DC 20016 Phone: 202-364-6730
Fax: 202-364-6736
www.embsvg.com
Consulate of St. Vincent
650 Poydras St., 21st Floor, 70130. Phone: (504) 523-1385
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