St Vincent and the Grenadines
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Dolphin Tale 2 to boost tourism to St. Pete/Clearwater
As filming for Hollywood hit Dolphin Tale 2 begins in St. Pete/Clearwater this month, the destination is anticipating an influx of visitors and an economic boost, which was started in 2011 by the first film in the franchise, Dolphin Tale.
St Jude’s Storm causes travel chaos
The worst storm to hit the UK in years, which struck southern England last night, has caused travel chaos with roads, trains and flights cancelled.
DUKES ST JAMES LONDON named ‘AA Hotel of The Year For London’
DUKES ST JAMES LONDON has been awarded the prestigious title of ‘AA Hotel of the Year for London’ at the AA Hospitality Awards, which were held at the London Hilton on Park Lane.
St James Club & Villas Antigua to feature on the X Factor
St James Club & Villas Antigua, part of the Elite Island Resorts Group, recently welcomed The X Factor judge Nicole Scherzinger and her six contestants, after being selected as an official location for the exciting Judges' Houses part of the popular ITV show.
DUKES ST JAMES LONDON Awarded ‘England’s Leading Hotel’
DUKES ST JAMES LONDON has been awarded the title of ‘England's Leading Hotel 2013’ at this year’s World Travel Awards for Europe in Antalya, Turkey.
St Vincent and the Grenadines encompasses 32 gorgeous Caribbean Islands.
St Vincent – the main Island – the most popular with tourists who come for the great beaches, diving and watersports. The more adventurous of holidaymaker can hike up to the top of La Soufriere volcano, where they will be rewarded with impressive panoramic vistas of the Islands.
The lively capital Kingstown is a charming colonial town with cobbled streets and covered walkways. Known as the “city of arches”, Kingstown features over 400 colonial-style arches!
Though not a tourist destination in itself, Kingstown is the gateway to the other, more isolated Islands of the Grenadines, where you will find uncrowded beaches, verdant landscapes and superb diving.
St Vincent and the Grenadines Essential Information:
Capital: Kingstown
Time Zone: GMT -4
Language: English
Currency: Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD). For up-to-date exchange rates see: www.xe.com/ucc www.xe.com/ucc
International dialling code: + 1784
