Bequia this Week - September-October 2024

NO. 1114
September
& October BEQUIA 2024
Update 3
what * Where * When?
THIS WEEK
Fridays
Saturdays
Sundays
Mondays
Tuesdays
Wednesdays
Thursdays
Gusto A Bequia Sailing Adventure - Trips to Mustique & Tobago Cays, see ad for more info WhatsApp/Tel 433 1371
Sugar & Spice Café @ Frangi - Open daily from early till late for coffees, pastries, paninis and more! See ad 533 2233
Bequia Plantation Hotel - Now open daily for B’fast, Lunch & Dinner. Check social media forSpecials! See ad 534 8677
Jack‘s Bar, PM Beach - Open in Sept & Oct (closed briefly Mon 7th - Thurs 17th Oct). See ad for details 458 3809
Frangipani Hotel, Restaurant & Bar - From Oct: Open daily for B’fast, Lunch & Dinner - closed Fridays! 458 3255
Firefly Estate,Spring - Open throughout summer for fun activities: Cross Country Golf & Estate Tours. See ad 532 5134
Grenadine Wild Sea Salt Boutique - Boutique & Tours are available by appointments only WhatsApp +1 917 855 5930
The Spa @ Bequia Plantation Hotel - Open for your pampering! Call to make an appointment, see ad 534 8677
Doris Fresh Food - Open throughout Sept & Oct! Mon-Fri 8-4pm, Sat 8-2pm, closed Suns. Fine food & wine, see ad 458 3625
Mac’s Pizza - Closed from Sunday September 1st, re-opening Friday November 1st! See ad 458 3474
Greenhouse Café Bequia - All the cannabis products you need! Find us at Bequia Plantation Hotel, see ad 534 8677
Maranne’s Ice Cream - Closed from Sun Sept 1st - re-opening Oct 15th! Check Doris for my products! See ad 593 7264
The Cocktail Lab @ Bequia Marina - Closed from Sunday Sept 1, scheduled re-opening Thurs Oct 17, see ad 433 8218
De Reef, Lower Bay - Closed until further notice for repairs and renovation after Beryl! WhatsApp/Tel 528 4958
Dawn’s Café, Lower Bay - Closed from Mon September 2nd, re-opens at start of the New Season! See ad 492 6508
Serenity Day Spa, Belmont - Closed from Friday Aug 30th, re-opens Tuesday Oct 1st. See ad for details 533 4005
The Liming, Adams Bay - Re-opening date for new Season scheduled for around October 20th! 533 0398
Vinlec Scheduled Outages in September & October - For details check Vinlec website/social media - see ad
Vintages Bequia @ Frangi - Shop wines, liquors, teas and more. Open Mon to Sat 9am to 4pm 533 2233
Fernando‘s Hideaway - Re-opens for the new season in late October - see you then! WhatsApp/Tel 430 0478/458 3758
Cheri’s Rooftop Terrace - Closed for repairs in Sept and Oct, re-opening early November - see you soon! 433 9054
Bequia Beach Hotel, Restaurant & Bar - Closed throughout September, re-opening Wed 16th Oct! See ad 458 1600
Bequia Plantation Hotel - Crazy Tuesdays: 50% off on all Beverages 5.30-7pm + live music! (Closed Oct 1st) 534 8677
Bequia Heritage Museum - Closed until mid/late October. See ad for more info 532 9554
Grenadine Island Villas - The most comprehensive listing of Villas & Apts to rent and buy in Bequia! See ad 457 3739/3888
Sail Relax Explore - Contact us for open cruises/private charters to neigbouring islands. See ad 457 3888/495 0886
Encore Thrift Store, Ocar - In aid of The Bequia Sunshine School, open every Thurs & Fri, 9am-1pm, see ad
Blue Grenadines - Escape to Paradise with Blue Grenadines Villa Rentals and Villa Sales, see ad 458 3440
Bequia Maritime Museum, Ocar - History of Boatbuilding, open by appointment only, see ad 454 9274
URGENT REMINDER:
TRAIL TO PRINCESS MARGARET BEACH REMAINS CLOSED!
Damage to the trail from Plantation House to PM Beach caused by Hurricane Beryl
and subsequent heavy rains rendered the trail UNSAFE and DANGEROUS.
It remains closed and must NOT be used under any circumstances.
PLEASE HEED THE NEWLY-REPLACED WARNING SIGNS!
Restoration of the trail is underway and re-opening is expected by late November

Eating Out
Bequia Plantation Hotel
Reservations please call: (784) 534 8677
email: info@bequiaplantationhotel.com
Bequia Plantation Hotel, Restaurant & Bar
Now Open Daily
for Breakfast Lunch & Dinner
*
LIVE MUSIC EVERY SATURDAY!
“Crazy Tuesday” Every Tuesday 5.30-7PM
50% discount on All Beverages + Live Music!
*
For more details
please check our Facebook Page:
www.facebook.com/BequiaPlantationHotel
Dawn’s Café - Lower Bay
Delicious Home Cooking in idyllic Garden Setting
Closed from Sept 2nd until the New Season!
Breakfast & Lunch. Dinner by Res. Takeaways!
No Credit Cards
Located at the end of Lower
¡
Bay Tel: 492 6508
Jack’s Beach Bar
Princess Margaret Beach
Low Season: Weds - Suns from 11am till 8pm (9pm on Fridays & Saturdays)
* Closed for staff training Mon 7th - Thurs 17th October, fully re-open Fri 18th! *
Happy Hour every day 5pm - 6pm: 25% off the regular price of Hairoun,
Local Rum mixes, House Wine and a Cocktail of the Day!
Dinner res. advised to avoid disappointment! Call/WhatsApp: 529 4692 / 458 3809 https://jacksbeachbar.com
mac’s pizza & Kitchen
Bequia Beach Hotel, Restaurant & Bar
- closed from 26th August
and throughout September
We will re-open on
Wednesday 16th October!
Sand Bar on Friendship Beach
re-opens Friday 1st November!
Reservations 458-1600 frontdesk@bequiabeach.com
www.bequiabeachhotel.com
We are closed from
Sunday 1st September
Re-opening on
Friday 1st November!
Tel: (784) 458 3474
BEQUIA’S ONLY COCKTAIL BAR
Handcrafted & Creative Cocktails
Exquisite & Friendly Service
Lounge Style & Cozy Setting
Breathtaking Waterfront Location
Located at the Bequia Marina, on the waterfront
CLOSED FROM SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 1
Last day of operation August 31 Saturday
Scheduled reopening October 17 Thursday
Check for updates on Instagram and Facebook!
@thecocktaillabbequia +1 784 433 8218

The Spa
at Bequia Plantation Hotel
KEEP YOURSELF BEAUTIFUL
Try a body scrub, after sun care, waxing, facials, hydration
treatments, manicures and pedicures.
BODY MASSAGES
Aromatherapy, hot stone, swedish deep tissue or
CBD infused massages are available.
Doris’ Fresh Food
& Yacht Provisioning
• Located in Back Street •
Imported meats, cheeses, fresh fruit and vegetables.
Fine wines and spirits!
Monday to Friday: 8am-4pm Saturday: 8am-2pm Sunday: Closed
WhatsApp/Signal: +1 784 528 8568 Tel: 458 3625
doris_freshfood@yahoo.com See also: www.dorisfreshfood.com
MARANNE’S
Closed From Sept 1st - Re-opening Oct 15th
Delicious Ho m e m a d e Go u r m e t Ic e Cr e a m
Sorbets, Frozen Yogurt, Fresh Natural Yogurt &
Sundaes and Splits, Qts and half gal. Tubs to take away
During closing, please check Doris for Ice Cream & Yogurt!
Tel: 593 7264 marannehazell@gmail.com
Firefly Estate Bequia
Open throughout the summer
for fun activities...
MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS BY
CALLING 784-534-8677
Beauty, Health & Fitness
Ask
about
our CBD
infused
massage
activities / shopping / Services
- Cross Country Golf -
ec$30 per person
includes use of clubs & balls
- Estate Tours -
ec$15 per person
Call or WhatsApp
1 (784) 532 5134
for more details and to book
fireflyestatebequia@gmail.com
Serenity Day Spa
Soothe Your Body & Mind
Closed from Friday Aug 30th -
re-opening on Tuesday Oct 1st!
For more info & appointments by request see:
www.tinyurl.com/55s2f9nb
Belmont Inn & Suites, Bequia Tel: 1(784) 533-4005
Email: serenity_dayspa@yahoo.com
• Daily / Weekly / Monthly membership
• Daily drop-in US$10 / EC$25
• Personal training + healthy meal plans available
In O’Car Reform - only 5 mins walk from the harbour
Large parking area & nearby dinghy dock
Mon to Fri: 5am-8:30pm • Sat: 8am-5pm • Sun: 8am-1pm
Tel: 784 495-8938 Come Join Us and Reach Your Goals!
Mustique
A new gym in Bequia!
• Top-of-the-line equipment in a spacious facility
Now Closed!
BEQUIA HERITAGE MUSEUM
located at St. Hillary, Friendship
Exploring 1700 years of Bequia’s unique history
from Amerindian times to the present day
Closed from Mon 26th Aug - re-opens Mon 21st Oct
CURRENT OPENING HOURS:
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays from 10am to 1pm
Private out-of-hours Guided Tours also available by prior arrangement
Adm: EC$25 (US$10) - kids free! Allow plenty of time for your visit
Email: bequiaheritage@gmail.com Tel: 532 9554 / 457 3649 / 458 3086
Sail with
(784) 433-1371
Tobago Cays
gustobequia@gmail.com www.gustobequia.com
Gusto a bequia sailing adventure
www.friendshiprose.com
friendshiprose@mac.com
Tel: (784) 457 3888

BEQUIA MARITIME MUSEUM
Ocar Bequia Call 458 3896 or 454 9274
Now Open by Appointment ONLY
Pre-booked visits available Mon to Fri 2pm to 4pm
- please call to arrange!
We apologise for any inconvenience
Boatbuilding • History • Model Boats & more...
Activities / SHOPPING / SERVICES
EASY
EASY
FRIENDS OF BEQUIA HOSPITAL
A Registered Charity
We rely on donations to maintain adequate
medical supplies for the Bequia Hospital & Clinic
providing healthcare for everyone on Bequia.
PLEASE GIVE GENEROUSLY!
Donations in a sealed, addressed envelope can be left at the
Bequia Tourism Office. For more info call: 529 8491
Email: FOBH13degreesN@outlook.com
Bequia Tech
Full Service Business, Internet Café & Technology Center
• Air Conditioned for your Comfort •
Print/Fax/Scan/Laminate/Photo Copy - Color/BW
Passport & Photo Printing • Business Cards, Flyers, Programmes, etc.
Point of Sale Systems: Restaurant / Retail programming
Cell Phone Accessories & Chargers
Open Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm Saturday 9am - 2pm
Located on the Front Street - Digicel Building Entrance
Tel: 433-3555 · Fax: 516-504-3008 · Info@bequiatech.com · www.bequiatech.com
(Coconut Grove at Canash Beach or Plantation Hotel in Bequia)
Westside Rental & Car detailing
Call 529-5005 or 530-7813 for more Information!
In aid of the
Sunshine School
BEQUIA’S BOUTIQUE-STYLE
THRIFT STORE
You can find us in our
NEW bigger, brighter
and better premises
above the Gym at Ocar!
Open every Thurs & Friday 9am to 1pm - dinghy dock nearby
• PRINTING
• PHOTOCOPYING
• GRAPHIC DESIGN
• RUBBER STAMPS
• COLOUR COPY SERVICE
• DIGITAL FULL COLOUR PRINTING
• STATIONERY • FLYERS
Kingstown, (St. Vincent) Ltd, Bay Street,
Phone: (784) 456-2217 e-mail: info@quikprintsvg.com
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and access to our free ‘Love Bequia’ Photo-postcards archive!
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BEQUIA
Bequia Heritage Museum
Bequia
Harbour
The Wheres
& Whats
Bequia Tourism
Association
www.bequiatourism.com
Phone: (784) 458 3286
bequiatourism@vincysurf.com
Dinghy
Dock
$
T
Day Charters /
Cruise Ship Tenders
Bank
St. Michael’s Catholic Church
Fuel Dock/
Bequia Marina
Market Dock
Admiralty Bay
Model Boat Shop
Yacht Garbage
Containers
Public Toilets
Post Office, Customs
& Immigration
Tourism Association Office
Main Ferry Dock
Market Square
New Dinghy Dock
Port Elizabeth
Gas Station
T
Front Street
Dinghy Dock St. Mary’s Anglican Church (1829)
Belmont Walkway
+
Back Street
Almond Tree
Clive Tannis Playing Field
Basketball
Football & Cricket
Doctor’s
Office
$
Hospital
Pharmacy
Police
Station

Villa Rentals / Real Estate
The best, most comprehensive
listing of Villas & Apartments
to rent and buy in Bequia!
+1 (784) 457 3888
+1 (784) 457 3739
Escape to
paradise
Discover Bequia’s luxury
villa rentals with Blue
Grenadines and
exclusive villa sales with
Real Grenadines.
Handpicked properties,
stunning locations.
Book now!
Visit
www.bluegrenadines.com
and
www.realgrenadines.com
LOOKING TO RENT OR SELL
YOUR PROPERTY IN BEQUIA?
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Tel: 458 3286 Fax: 458 3964
Bequia TOURISM ASSOCIATION
www.bequiatourism.com
bequiatourism@vincysurf.com
Visit the Tourism Office!
Advice on accommodation, tours, daytrips, plus stamps,
postcards, newspapers, flags, maps, caps, bags & beach towels
Located opposite Customs/Revenue building
Bequia Hospital (24 hrs) 458 3294
Bequia Clinic 457 3328
Dr. Lugo (private appts/visits) 528 1955
Paget Farm Clinic 458 3302
Imperial Pharmacy 458 3373, after hours 458 3025
Bequia Information
GENERAL INFORMATION
Bequia Police Station 458 3350
VHF 16 “ZedQS Bequia”
Coastguard 457 4578
VHF 16 “Juliet8Bravo”
Post Office
Mon - Fri: 9am-12 noon, 1pm-3pm
Cruisers’ Net: VHF 68 Mon/Wed/Fri 8am Weather & Local Info
Customs & Immigration: Mon - Fri: 8.30am - 6pm (closed 12-1pm), Sat: 8.30am - 12 noon, 3pm - 6pm, Sun: 9am - 12 noon; 3pm - 6pm
Overtime fees may be charged - Clearing in and out outside office hours and on Public Holidays is normally possible by arrangement.
Bequia Ferries ScheduleS
For current and holiday schedules
see relevant Ferry Company info/contact below:
Bequia Express: (784) 457-3539 / www.bequiaexpress.com
Admiral Ferries: WhatsApp (784) 534-7707
admiralferries@gmail.com
Scheduled Outages in Bequia
For weekly Bequia Outages check:
www.vinlec.com/contents/outages
or Vinlec Facebook Page
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