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BEQUIA
Bequia, the largest, of the Grenadine Islands, is famous not
only for its great natural beauty, but for its fabulous sailing
and historically for its whaling tradition. The local fishermen
supply the Island with a wonderful daily selection of freshly
caught fish at the local marketplace. It is a place where
the authentic way of life is still favoured by many local
people. Nestled between the beautiful hills are many idyllic
beaches, as well as local water sports including diving schools,
many restaurants and bars where you can relax to the sound
of steel drum and calypso bands, and sample the delicious
West Indian cooking, not forgetting the local rum punch!
The bustling harbor of Port Elizabeth meets all your shopping
needs from the locally famous Doris Fresh Food Store to Maranne's
Home-Made Ice Cream Shop and various supermarkets, boutiques,
gift and local craft shops, a fruit and vegetable market and
a fish market. There are two large banks and cash machines
for your convenience, accepting all major credit and debit
cards.
The people in Bequia are so friendly, visitors tend to return
year after year - definitely a real jewel of the Grenadines.
Flights to the Island are frequent, connecting with flights
from the U.S., and Europe., in Barbados and Antigua (flight
time approx. 40 minutes from Barbados or Antigua direct to
Bequia).
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