Although a visit to these islands may at times seem like a step into the past, there is a measure of one's pleasure that has little to do with clocks. St. Vincent and the Grenadines is reached by air from North America and Europe through five major gateways Barbados, Grenada, Martinique, St. Lucia, and Trinidad - with connections to Union Island, Canouan, Mustique, Bequia, or St. Vincent. Air Canada, Air France, American Airlines, British Airways, and BWIA provide service to the gateways, while Airlines of Carriacou, LIAT, St. Vincent Grenadines Air, and Mustique Airways provide connecting service. Flying times to the gateways vary depending on carrier and routing, and visitors are advised to check with their travel professional for current options. St. Vincent and the Grenadines have an information desk in the arrivals Section of Grantley Adams International Airport in Barbados, open daily from approximately 1 pm until the last flight to St. Vincent departs.
Personnel are on hand to assist travellers in making connections to their final destinations.
For those travelling by yacht, St. Vincent and the Grenadines offer a paradise of anchorages. In the Grenadines, Ports of Entry are at Bequia, Mustique, and Union Island. Visitors must possess a current international driver's license or purchase a local driver's license to rent an automobile. Please note that driving is on the left in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. While taxis are not metered, fares are set by the government.