St Vincent & Grenadines Tourist Office,
St Vincent & The Grenadines
10 Kensington Court, London, W8 5DL T: 020 7937 6570,
E: svgtourismeurope@aol.com, W: www.svgtourism.com
Size: St Vincent is 133 square miles,
View from the front line
18 miles long and 11 miles wide
Currency: East Caribbean dollar
“St Vincent and the Grenadines
is an ideal destination for clients
Dialling code from the UK: 00 1 784
who like to sail, view spectacular
Population: 106,253
coral reefs, rainforest hike and
Main city: Kingstown, St Vincent island hop. The islets and cays are
Local time: GMT -4
accessible only by boat so there is
much to see and do. Sailing here
Language: English
is the best in the Caribbean. There
Main city: Kingstown, St Vincent
and restaurants all create a The Capital, Kingstown, is backed are no direct flights from the UK,
The volcanic islands of real Caribbean dream by picturesque hills as well as being however there are many options
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Vincent is the largest of the can all be experienced. movie) bird watchers and hikers also 900ft hill - The Mountain - to see
32 islands, which extend down to Snorkelling is also fantastic have many things to see. They can visit the most beautiful panoramic view
Grenada and lays 34 kilometres south around all of the islands. Buccament Valley and the dormant of the Grenadines WOW! This is
of St Lucia and 70 kilometres west of Internationally recognised as volcano, La Soufrière, which last blew a must-do activity as it exceeds
Barbados. a fabulous sailing destination, in 1979. The three-hour climb to the expectations. It is more for the
St Vincent and the Grenadines were, breathtaking views can be experienced 4,000 ft summit is for the more active mature type of holiday maker.”
until recently, a well-kept secret. The by boat and small planes as they fly and courageous visitor. Michelle St John, The Holiday
pristine beaches, turquoise waters, to the smaller islands like Mustique, St Vincent offers luxury but it also Place, Kilburn, London
hidden coves and out-of-the-way bars Bequia, Union Island and Canouan. offers culture, adventure and beauty.
Suriname Tourism Foundation,
Suriname
Dr. J.F. Nassylaan 2, PO Box 656, Paramaribo, Suriname, S. America
T: +597 424 878 / 410 809 / +597 410 809, E: info@suriname-tourism.org W: www.suriname-tourism.org
Size: 163,800 square kilometres
Currency: Surinamese dollar View from the front line
Dialling code from the UK: 00 597
“Suriname has a high potential
Population: 493,000
of Caribbean feeling and living
Main city: Paramaribo
style. It is an excellent place for
Local time: GMT -3
those who want to discover a
safe, beautiful, untouched – and
Language: Dutch but English is
widely spoken
white spot in this world, with
approximately 493,000 lovely
The diverse way Did and friendly people.
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culinary experiences. an unforgettable the year. Whether visiting alone the whole world lives in one
The warm respect of rich eco-tourism or with companions, travelling by country. Everyday feels like
the differences in culture experience of unique airplane or by bike, or staying in being somewhere new.
is seen in the harmonious living flora and fauna. Two an upscale hotel or just in an eco- I had visited nearly all of the
of the people. The sweet mixture is important fortresses can easily lodge, Suriname offers a relaxing possible spots on the interior. It
clear when one walks through the be visited: Fort Zeelandia in the combination of adventure. is pure nature, birding, fishing,
historic inner city of Paramaribo. centre of the capital, and Fort Nieuw Everywhere you look in Suriname, hiking, trekking and nearly
There is much to see. Numerous Amsterdam at the confluence of you can find expressions of different forgotten culture of the locals,
waterfalls and rapids, as well as the Suriname and Commewijne religions. Temples, churches the Amerindians and Maroons.
hiking trails lead to adventurous Rivers. A cycling tour through the and prayer houses determine An extremely safe destination.”
mountains, bringing every visitor District of Commerwijne provides the cityscape. All colours of Claudia Langer, S.T.O. Suriname
back to nature. Imagine a pristine an opportunity to discover an the multicoloured palette are Travel, Switzerland
hinterland tranquil with birdsong. enthralling part of Surinamese represented – unique in this world.
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