Holidays in St Vincent
If you are needing to unwind, if you would like to escape, St Vincent & The Grenadines should appeal. From lush tropical rain forests to the idyllic black and white sandy beaches, coral reefs and turquoise lagoons, this destination has wide appeal. Like many of the other islands, St. Vincent & The Grenadines is ideal for yachting and scuba diving enthusiasts.
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When to go to St Vincent
The high season runs from mid December to mid April when hotel prices will rise and you will need to book up to a year in advance to get the best deals.
We recommend that you try travelling to St Vincent at other times if you are not bound by school holidays, where you will find some great hotel and airfare deals. Check out our latest deals to St Vincent with Virgin Atlantic and British Airways.
Weather in St Vincent
The rainy season runs from July to November although you can still find rain at other times. The mountains have about four times the amount of rain as the coast.
Flight time
Approx 9 Hours
Time difference
GMT -5 hours (Atlantic Standard Time)
High season
Mid Dec - Mid April
Temperature
30°/22°
St Vincent in essence
Local information
The island is approximately 26 miles long and 14 miles wide.
Language – Whilst English is the official language a patois called Creole French is widely spoken across the island and a dialect called “Vincy English”.
Currency – The East Caribbean dollar is the official currency.
Local Customs – It is customary to dress smart casual when dining out at restaurants and to only wear swimwear and beachwear on the beach.
Tipping – Restaurant and hotel staff expect 10-15% of the bill and a small amount if the service is already included.
Voltage – This is 220/240 volts.
Country dialing code is +784
Departure tax – See our flight pages for details of the departure tax payable.
Need to know
Emergencies - Dial 999 or 911 for emergencies
Security in St Vincent - Many visitors travel to the island each year and do not have any incidents however we recommend that you take care at night and exercise caution at all times. Do not stray from the town centre of Castries.
Take advice from the locals as to any city areas you should avoid at all times and do not leave your belongings unattended on the beach. Use your hotel safe or security boxes to store your valuables. Avoid driving at night outside the main town centres.
Other Risks - When taking a boat trip check that the boat operator has sails or oars in the event of an engine breakdown, a radio and lifejackets and equipment in the event of a fire. Accidents do happen and boats can break down. When sourcing a water sport provider that is not affiliated to your hotel, make sure they are properly licenced to provide those services, avoid approaches on the beach from vendors offering water sport.
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