Fast Facts

American Express -- The local American Express representative is Travel Plan, Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour (tel. 284/494-6239).

Banks -- First Caribbean Bank (tel. 284/495-5217) is located in Spanish Town at the Virgin Gorda Shopping Centre. It has the only ATM on the island.

Cameras & Film -- Try Kysk Tropix, Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour (tel. 284/495-5636), open daily 9:30am to 6pm.

Dentists & Doctors -- Contact Medicure Health Center at Spanish Town (tel. 284/495-5479).

Drugstore -- Go to Island Drug Centre at Spanish Town (tel. 284/495-5449).

Emergencies -- Call tel. 999 or 911.

Internet Access -- Go to the Chandlery, Yacht Harbour Marina (tel. 284/495-5628), where the cost is $5 for the first 10 minutes, 50¢ per minute thereafter. You can also pay a flat fee of $20 per hour.

Laundry -- Stevens Laundry & Dry Cleaning, near the Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour (tel. 284/495-5525), is open daily 8am to noon and 1 to 9pm.

Police -- There is a station in the Valley at Spanish Town (tel. 284/495-7584).

Tourist Information -- The island's tourist office is in Virgin Gorda Yacht Harbour, Spanish Town (tel. 284/495-5181).