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St Vincent - A jewel of the Caribbean

The state of St. Vincent & The Grenadines is located approximately 1,600 miles southeast of Miami and 100 miles west of Barbados. In a typical Caribbean setting, the country itself consists of a group of 18 small islands. The largest of these islands is St Vincent, a lush volcanic island just 18 miles north to south and 11 miles wide. Its capital, Kingstown, has a natural deep-water harbour and the island is dominated by the 950 metre volcano La Soufriere.

St Vincent is a stunningly beautiful island that has remained largely unspoilt from the ravages of tourism. Due to it being slightly off the beaten track, it has been able to remain an exclusive and relatively undiscovered jewel of the Caribbean. A proposed International Airport, (completion by 2011), and the English Cricket team playing their warm up games on the island during the 2007 Caribbean World Cup have both fuelled an interest; also, the filming of the blockbuster 'The Pirates of the Caribbean' with stunning scenes depicting the ultimate Caribbean paradise have only added to this exquisite Islands appeal.

The capital city of Kingstown is located in the southwestern part of the island nestled along Kingstown Bay and is surrounded by a ring of green hills and ridges. Nicknamed the "City of Arches", Kingstown is full of old world charm, with Cobblestone sidewalks, old brick buildings and like many Caribbean capitals, much of the colour and bustle of the island can be found in the market square. The city consists of twelve small blocks that are easy to walk and perfect for browsing. Shops and stores range from simple to sophisticated, selling everything from local crafts to gold and silver jewellery.

St. Vincent boasts a comprehensive range of dining options from beachside grills and take-away pizzas to simple, casual fare and more elaborate fine gourmet cuisine. Hotel restaurants are generally open to non-resident guests and further increase your choices. Along the Villa and Indian Bay strip are a delightful cluster of local and international restaurants. A 7% Government Tax is generally included and many places add a 10% service charge. Credit cards are widely accepted, as are US dollars and traveller’s cheques. Bills will generally be presented only on request.

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