Kindly mark luggage with a coloured ribbon to assist identification by Ground Handlers, we also recommend taking a photo with your smartphone prior to your international flight check-in to show ground staff. How To Get To Bequia Via Ferry Services. If there is only time for one sailing excursion, then it must be to the reef-ringed and white sand-swept Tobago Cays. Bequia's main activities are clustered around Admiralty Bay near Port Elizabeth. The Best Things to do in Bequia. Don't be afraid to negotiate with the driver. There are a number of very good, and reasonably priced, bars and restaurants along its shore, making it a favourite venue both during the day and in the evening. Visit Fort Hamilton.
The letter should be dated as close to your travel date as possible and covers you for your entire journey (outbound and return), provided you do not require any medical care during your trip. Due to its off-the-beaten-path location, Bequia, and the country as a whole, has focused on local, authentically Caribbean tourism that appeals to yachters and adventure travelers. Still looking for more? The island has modern fibre optic cabling for telephone and internet as well as several cellular masts – Two communication companies operate in St. Cable and Wireless (LIME) and Digicel and reception on Bequia is normally excellent. More Best Things To Do in St. Vincent & The Grenadines. Grab a cocktail and a beach chair at Jack's Beach Bar at the north end of the beach. Tours are available but must be booked in advance by calling 458-3068. This secret land, although hard to get to, is well worth the visit, or perhaps even an extended stay. On any given night of the week, there is live music under the stars playing somewhere; all you have to do is follow your ears.
Lifejackets are located in the pocket in front of you or under your seat. Neighbouring Islands. It is your own responsibility to check the expiration dates of these documents as well as the required entry formalities according to your nationality for all destinations served by Bequia Air. The 'town port' of Bequia is Port Elizabeth, situated within the large natural harbour of Admiralty Bay. The best beaches, restaurants, and accommodations are within a 15-minute drive of each other, and many are within walking distance.
The dry season runs from approximately January to May and the rainy season from June through December, with July being the wettest. The prevailing trade winds are north easterly and wind speeds are generally from 15 to 25km. Any aspect of the itinerary can be altered, from excursions to accommodations. One glass lasted me all evening!
It is home to the Old Hegg Turtle Sanctuary, a fascinating rescue and breeding programme for young turtles who are eventually released back into the sea. Once here you can spend their day exploring the underwater treasures of Horseshoe Reef, where the movie Pirates of the Caribbean was filmed, or enjoy a relaxing rest on one of the numerous desert island beaches. Babysitting is also available for a local charge. The following are some of our articles which we believe may be suitable for you. If you're here on a Friday, we recommend visiting the weekly fish fry where locals and visitors come together for fresh seafood and music. There are numerous open taxis which can be summoned by telephone or found under the Almond Tree in Port Elizabeth as well as water taxis for trips to beaches. There are over 30 islands and cays in close proximity to each other and with its excellent natural harbour and location within the Grenadines. An individual seat must be purchased for the child. By Nicholas J. Klenske.
Around 1400 AD a culturally distinct group, the Island Caribs, took over the pre-existing population and culture. There are four sailing options available on Saturdays and two on public holidays and Sundays. We stayed in a private holiday let, Bequia Bird House, located close to Port Elizabeth and within walking distance of many of the island's best beaches. It was not long before Bequia became renowned for her uniquely successful whaling fleet and her heroic whalermen. We reserve the right to refuse to carry you or your baggage if either may put the safety of the aircraft or the safety or health of any person in the aircraft in danger.