Planning a Trip in St. Vincent

Visitor Information

In the United States, you can get information at the St. Vincent and Grenadines Tourist Office, 801 Second Ave., 21st Floor, New York, NY 10017 (tel. 800/729-1726 or 212/687-4981; www.stvincent.com). The website for St. Vincent and the Grenadines is www.discoversvg.com.

On St. Vincent, the local Department of Tourism is on Upper Bay Street, Government Administrative Centre, Kingstown (tel. 784/457-1502). Hours are Monday to Friday from 8am to 4pm.

Special Events

Late June brings St. Vincent's weeklong Carnival, one of the largest such celebrations in the eastern Caribbean. The festivities include steel-band and calypso competitions, parades, costumes, and the crowning of the king and queen of the carnival. The fun extends through the first 2 weeks in July, culminating in a huge street party.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.