USEFUL INFORMATIONS ABOUT YOUR NEXT HOLIDAY
Currency and ATM
The currency used is the Eastern Caribbean dollar EC$ which is linked to the US dollar.
1 US$ = 2.67 EC$ (Fixed rate)
1 Euro = 3 EC$ approx. (live rate)
US$ in cash are widely accepted at the 2.6EC$ per US$ in most businesses.
There are several banks and ATMs in St.Vincent and the Grenadines and on Union Island where you can withdraw EC$ with your credit card.
Flights To The Grenadines
Unspoilt by the mass tourism industry, it is fairly easy to get to Union Island by plane from Europe or from America.
You simply have to fly to Barbados or St. Lucia and then take an inter island flight to Union island with www.flysvgair.com
The recently opened Argyle airport on the Island of St Vincent also offers connections from some major Canada and US cities. You then can take a cheaper flight from St Vincent to Union island with www.flysvgair.com
Hotels in the Grenadines
Staying on Union island in one of our partner hotel guarantee you easy access to all the Kitesurfing spots and a great quality of living during your stay in the Grenadines.
We are Agent for all the accommodation options, hotels and villas on Union Island. Booking directly with the JT Pro Center will give you the lowest price guaranteed and gives you the free daily Kitebeach amenities.
Wind And Weather
You will find the best winds to learn kitesurfing in the Caribbean from November until the end of July.
The air temperature is 30°C all year long and the water temperature is 28°C, so no need to bring a wetsuit.
It is mainly sunny every day during the Trade wind season mentioned above.
The Kite Spots
f you wish to visit the Grenadines to Kitesurf staying on Union island is your best bet.
Union island offer the best spots and the other Kitesurfing spots of the Grenadines are located only at a 10 to 15 minutes speed boat ride away
The JT Pro Center offers day Kite Safari Tours to all the neighboring spots with our speed boat or partner sail boat.