Visitor Information -- The Tourist Information Centre is at Port Elizabeth (tel. 784/458-3286; www.bequiatourism.com). Hours in winter are Monday to Friday 8:30am to 6pm, Saturday 9am to 2pm, and Sunday 9am to noon; off season hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 5:30pm, Saturday 8:30am to 2pm, and Sunday 9am to noon.

Banks -- There are a few bank branches on Bequia, mostly in Port Elizabeth. All have ATMs.

Special Events -- The Easter Regatta is held over Easter weekend, with boat races, food, and music. Bequia's Carnival celebrations are a 4-day affair, held just before St. Vincent's party in late June.

Getting Around

Most visitors find it unnecessary to rent a car, as roads are atrocious. Those wanting to see more of the island might consider a taxi guide. Before going to your hotel, drop in at the Tourist Information Centre and ask for a driver who's familiar with the attractions of the island (all of them are). You should negotiate the fare in advance. Rental cars, owned by locals, are available at the port, or you can hire a taxi at the dock to take you around the island or to your hotel. Taxis are reasonably priced, but an even better bet are the so-called dollar cabs, which take you anywhere on the island for a small fee. They don't seem to have a regular schedule -- you just flag one down.

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