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Full country name: St Vincent & the Grenadines Currency: The official currency of St. Vincent and the Grenadines is the Eastern Caribbean dollar (EC$), but most places accept US dollars.
Population:
120,519 Language: English. Time: Mustique falls within Atlantic Standard Time, one hour ahead of the east coast, but does not observe Daylight Savings Time. Entry Requirements: Visas are not required. Citizens of the USA, Canada and the UK can visit with proof of citizenship in the form of a birth certificate or voter's registration card, accompanied by an official photo ID. Citizens of other countries must have a valid passport. A return or onward ticket is required of all visitors.
Driving:
Officially, driving on St. Vincent and in the Grenadines is on the left,
but it is unlikely that you'll do much driving around in a car on
Mustique.
How to get there: Despite its remote location, getting to Mustique is fairly easy. Most travelers to the island coming from the North America and Europe connect via San Juan or Barbados, from which there are several quick flights available to St. Vincent. There is a ferry service that runs between St. Vincent and Mustique, but travelers generally choose to reach Mustique by air. Mustique is just a short island-hopper trip from St. Vincent; Mustique Airways, a safe and reliable local airline, offers frequent service between the two. Mustique Airways can also charter a small plane to almost any surrounding island (ie. Grenada, Trinidad, Barbados, St. Lucia) for a reasonable price providing they are given advanced notice, as will regional carrier SVG Air. Mustique Company planes also run a scheduled service between St. Vincent and Mustique from Monday to Saturday. Events: St Vincent's carnival, called Vincy Mas, is the main cultural event of the year. Usually held during the first two weeks of July, it features a 12-day run of calypso and steel band music, colourful costume parades and lots of dancing. |
