The marina at Rodney Bay The fishing town of Gros Islet (site of Friday night jump-ups) Pigeon Point National Park Point du Cap, the northernmost point Take the well-maintained syracuse airport to ithaca John Compton Highway north out of Castries, connect with the Gros Islet Highway, and continue north past George F.L.Charles Airport. A left turn to the west and another left turn onto Peninsular Road will bring you parallel to Vigie Beach. The water is calm, and the beach is popular with locals although the sand is dingy and often littered. Follow the road uphill to the far western tip, where you will see some government buildings (built in the late 1800s by the military) and a lighthouse. You can t get into the lighthouse, but the views from here are excellent. (In French, vigie means lookout.)
Both islands also are relatively free of disease, but you can get updated Caribbean reports from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 404-639-3311, www.cdc.gov/travel/ caribean.htm; and The World Health Organization, www.who. int/ith (enter the country name in the Search box).
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