Holiday Bequia
The go to guide to travel to the largest island in the Grenadines, Bequia. Everything you need to plan and utilize while in Bequia is available to you through Caribbean island vacation
The go to guide to travel to the largest island in the Grenadines, Bequia. Everything you need to plan and utilize while in Bequia is available to you through Caribbean island vacation
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Simple Facts<br />
Location & Physical Features<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong> is situated at approximate latitude<br />
13°17’ north and longitude 61°8’ west,<br />
between St. Vincent (to its north), and<br />
Mustique (to its south). The total area is<br />
seven square miles, and is of very varied<br />
topography. Originally a volcanic island,<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong> has fertile plains in Friendship, Spring<br />
and Industry which are the sites of former<br />
plantations. Excellent beaches are located on<br />
both the windward (east and south-east) and<br />
leeward (west) sides.<br />
Capital<br />
Port Elizabeth<br />
Population<br />
4,851 (2001 Census)<br />
Time Zone<br />
Atlantic Standard<br />
Language<br />
English is the official and working language.<br />
There are several businesses, especially<br />
amongst those serving the yacht industry,<br />
where French or German are also spoken.<br />
Lower Bay<br />
Currency<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong> uses the Eastern Caribbean<br />
dollar, which is exchanged at the rate of<br />
US$1 to about EC$2.67 ($2.60 in hotels<br />
and stores). Both US and EC dollars are<br />
accepted by stores, restaurants and hotels,<br />
as are travellers’ cheques and most major<br />
credit cards. Check if credit cards can be<br />
used when making reservations for meals<br />
or accommodation and enquire at retail<br />
establishments before you buy.<br />
Business/Tourism Information<br />
<strong>Bequia</strong> Tourism Association (BTA)<br />
Box 146 BQ, Port Elizabeth<br />
Tel: (784) 458 3286<br />
bequiatourism@vincysurf.com<br />
www.bequiatourism.com<br />
The BTA is located at the end of the Main<br />
Ferry Dock. Opening hours: Nov-June: Mon-<br />
Fri 8.30am-6.00pm; Sat 9.00am-2.00pm;<br />
Sun and public holidays 9.00am-12.00 noon.<br />
July-Oct: Mon-Fri 9.00am-5.30pm; Sat<br />
9.00am-1.00pm; Sun and public holidays 9.00-<br />
11.00am. “<strong>Bequia</strong> This Week”, published by<br />
Outhouse Graphics Inc., is available from the<br />
BTA office, hotels, bars, and restaurants and<br />
also online via the BTA website.<br />
Tel: (784) 457 3649<br />
outhouse@vincysurf.com<br />
SVG Tourism Authority<br />
2nd Floor, NIS Building, Upper Bay St.<br />
Kingstown<br />
Tel: (784) 452 2100<br />
www.discoversvg.com<br />
Climate<br />
Winter temperatures range between 70°F<br />
and 85°F (21°C and 29°C), summer between<br />
75°F and 90°F (24°C and 32°C). Winters are<br />
dry, summers showery.<br />
Electricity<br />
Electricity is 220V, 50 cycles AC. 110V<br />
appliances may be used with an appropriate<br />
transformer.<br />
<strong>Holiday</strong> <strong>Bequia</strong><br />
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