Holiday Bequia 2016 Edition
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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 />
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 />
<strong>Holiday</strong> <strong>Bequia</strong><br />
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