A handy calendar of events, aptly entitled "Bequia This Week", is published in print and on-line for this small Caribbean island every Friday, giving information about what's on where and when.
Papa’s Bar, Ocar – Open Mon to Fri from 4pm, Saturdays from 11am, Sundays from 5pm VHF 68/457 3443Sugar Reef Cafe - Delicious lunch, afternoon teatime & romantic dinner on a beachfront coconut plantation 458 3400
La Plage Bar & Rest'nt, Lower Bay - From 6 Sept: Sat & Suns for lunch only, 10am to 5pm, free WiFi 458 3361Papa’s Bar, Ocar – Open from 11am for lunch, Saturday Dinner Special, live music from 7.30pm! VHF 68/457 3443
Dawn’s Cafe, Lower Bay - Daily from 8am for breakfast & lunch. Dinner by reservation - please call 492 6508Maranne’s Ice Cream @ Gingerbread Café - Open daily 10am – 5.30pm, closed Sept. 15th - Oct 13th 593 7264
Mac’s Pizzeria - Open daily from 11am till 9pm (closed Wednesdays) 458 3474
Balance Tours - Boat Trips to Mustique, Isle de Quatre etc. Experienced skipper, see ad page 3 458 3086/495 2617 Sugar Reef Cafe - Delicious lunch, afternoon teatime & romantic dinner on a beachfront coconut plantation 458 3400
Sailing & Speedboat Charters - Private Grenadines charters from speedboats to luxury crewed yachts 457 3888/495 0886/9Gingerbread Café - Open daily 7.30am - 6pm Sept & Oct, breakfast, lunch, baked goods, coffee & more 458 3800
Mango Art Studio, Belmont - Paintings of Bequia by Julie Lea and Peter Carr. Call for appointment 455 4677
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If you are here for the first time - welcome to one of the most beautiful and friendly islands in the whole Caribbean! If instead you are returning for more of Bequia’s special charm and laid-back hospitality - we’re so glad to have you back! This publication is designed to help you get the most out of your stay here, however short, and we hope you find it useful.
Although some businesses close at this time of year for essential maintenance and hard-earned annual staff vacations, Bequia still has much to offer: Delightful restaurants and boutiques, great yacht provisioning, excellent marine supplies, beautiful uncrowded beaches, friendly bars, island tours through lush, summer-fresh scenery, boat day trips, and much more…
The air-conditioned Bequia Tourism Association office at the end of the main jetty is open throughout September and October (Mon to Fri 9am - 5.30pm, Sundays / Public Holidays 9am - 11.30am). Tourism Representative Vernamay Ollivierre is there to help you with advice on what to do, where to stay, ferry times, taxi rates and much more, so do take time to stop by for a visit. Postcards, stamps, and ice-cold bottled water are all on sale there, along with stylish souvenir 2014 Bequia Easter Regatta and Bequia Music Fest T-Shirts at bargain prices, courtesy flags and much more. Pick up a FREE copy of two great publications – “Holiday Bequia” and “Ins & Outs of St. Vincent & the Grenadines”. Both are packed full of invaluable information about the island and the country.
Bequia’s bank BOSVG (off Back Street) is equipped with a 24-hour ATM machine which will accept most credit cards. If you are on a yacht, our friendly Customs & Immigration officers in the Revenue Office will answer any questions you might have ( see open-ing times opposite). There are a number of internet access and WiFi hot spots in and around Port Elizabeth, so you should have no trouble checking and sending your emails and getting the latest weather updates.
So just relax, unwind – and enjoy your stay!
L’Auberge des grenAdinesin HAMILTON • Harbour View • Lunch & DinnerGourmet French Cuisine • Excellent wines
Live Lobster Pool!
Tel: 457 3555 • VHF 68 • [email protected] from 1st Sept for annual vacation - Re-opening November 1st
Delicious lunch on a breezy beachfront coconut plantationAfternoon lime with Vincentian coffee, tea and fresh pastriesRomantic, candlelight dinner under the driftwood chandeliersOpen daily, noon to 9 p.m. [email protected] 458-3400
mac’s pizzeria Open throughout September & October 11am - 9pm (Closed Wednesdays) Reservations VHF ch 68, tel: 458-3474
La PLageEnjoy lunch right by the beach!
From Sept 6: Open Saturdays & Sundays only 10am to 5pm, free WiFi
• RUBBER STAMPS• COLOUR COPY SERVICE• DIGITAL FULL COLOUR PRINTING• FLYERS
GENERAL INFORMATIONTaxis/Water Taxis call VHF on Channel 68Dollar Vans depart regularly from Port Elizabeth
Bequia Hospital 457 3328Bequia Doctor 454 3514
Bequia Police Station 458 3350 VHF 16 “ZedQS Bequia”Coastguard 457 4578 VHF ch. 16 ”Juliet8Foxtrot”Post Office Mon - Fri: 9.00am-12noon, 1pm-3.00pm Saturday closed Cruisers’ Net: VHF on Channel 68 - Daily at 0800 - Current weather & local information
Customs & Immigration: Mon - Fri: 8.30am - 6pm (closed 12-1pm), Sat: 8.30am - 12 noon, 3pm - 6pm, Sun: 9am - 12 noon; 3pm - 6pmOvertime fees may be charged - Clearing in and out outside office hours and on Public Holidays is normally possible by arrangement.
Mango art Studio"Bring Home the Color"Original Paintingsand art books of Bequia Lifeby Peter Carr and Julie Leaopen by appointment, (784) 455 4677
CLEAN UP BEQUIA! The Cleanup Bequia Committee is working to:• REDUCE breeding grounds for mosquitos & limit spread of chikungunya• KEEP Bequia clean and healthy for our residents and tourists• CREATE an awareness of the need for recycling• WORK towards more effective garbage collection and disposal
How can the public help?• CLEAR around your own area regularly• VOLUNTEER your time to help with cleanups• DONATE garbage bags and gloves to BTA office• SET AN EXAMPLE - report littering to the Police whenever you see it!
Check Bequia this Week for details of next planned Cleanup!
For more details contact, Herman Belmar, Rannie Gregg at the District Council or Shaverne Ollivierre 529 8491
Day Trips to Mustique & Neighbouring Islands with experienced Local Skipper 35ft Cabin Cruiser US$100 per person Fishing trips or Day trips to St. Vincent Call: 458 3086 / 495 2617 "A fabulous day out!"
BALANCE TOURS
shopping / services / For sale
accoMMoDaTion / real esTaTe / villa renTals
Doris Fresh FooDLocated in Back street! (formerly Le Petit Jardin)
Imported meats, cheeses, fresh fruit and vegetables.Fine wines and spirits!
Maranne’s Ice Cream will be closed from Sept. 15th to Oct. 13th Doris’ Fresh Foods will stock quarts of our homemade yogurt & ice cream! For large wholesale orders call 458 3615
The Garden BoutiqueWe Make Hand Painted Batik
NEW Selection of STYLISHSUMMER Designer WearBeach Wear Jewellery
re-opening oct 15 Mon - Sat 8.30am - 6pmTel: 458 3892 Opp. St. Mary’s Church
Wide Selection of Beautiful FurnitureWe also sell Pottery, Hammocks & Baskets
Upstairs behind St. Mary’s Church (enter by New Bookshop)Re-OPeNING October 15 Mon – Fri 9.00 am till 1pm
or call 498 7137 or 458 3518
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