The typical fare from Castries to Gros Islet is about EC$7/US$2.50 and from Castries to Vieux Fort around EC$8/US$3. Pay the drivers directly, and try to have correct change. Islanders are helpful when it comes to finding the bus stops and correct van, just tell them where you want to go.
Take a cab to and from jump-up, because parking and traffic are a nightmare. Dress casually and conservatively in cool clothing. Bring just enough Eastern Caribbean cash to see you through the evening, and leave all other valuables locked up at your hotel. Stick to the main streets, and be sensible about what you eat and drink. A mangrove swamp originally separated the small settlements of Rodney Bay and Gros Islet, but a channel was cut between the two to create a magnificent harbor. You will see the marina on your left just after you pass the JQ Charles Mall, heading north on the Gros Islet Highway. To get into town and onto Reduit Beach, turn left onto a signed road just before the shopping center.
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