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AIR: The local airline, Nevis Express (VF), runs several flights daily between Newcastle Airport, Nevis and St Kitts, as well as local flights to neighbouring islands (tel: 469 9755; fax: 469 9751; e-mail: reservations@nevisexpress.com; website: www.nevisexpress.com). The flight time from St Kitts to Nevis is six minutes.
SEA: There is a regular passenger ferry service between Basseterre (St Kitts) and Charlestown (Nevis) with two to four sailings daily (travel time – 45 minutes). For information, contact the General Manager, St Kitts & Nevis Port Authority, Basseterre.
ROAD: A good road network on both islands makes any area accessible within minutes. Driving is on the left. Bus: There are privately run bus services, which are comfortable and make regular, but unscheduled, runs between villages. Taxi: Services on both islands have set rates. A schedule of taxi rates is obtainable at the government headquarters. There is a 50 per cent surcharge 2200-0600. Taxi drivers expect a ten per cent tip. Car & moped hire: A selection of cars and mopeds can be hired from several companies. It is best to book cars through the airline well in advance. Documentation: Before driving any vehicle, including motorcycles, a local Temporary Driver’s Licence must be obtained from the Police Traffic Department. This is readily issued on presentation of an International Driving Permit or national driving licence and a fee of EC$50, and is valid for one year.
TRAVEL TIMES: The following chart gives travel times from Basseterre, St Kitts (in hours and minutes) to other major towns on the islands:
| Air | Road | Sea | | Newcastle, Nevis | 0.05 | - | - | | Charlestown, Nevis | - | - | 0.45 | | Sandy Point | - | 0.20 | - | | Brimstone Hill | - | 0.35 | - | | Frigate Bay | - | 0.10 | - | | Cockleshell Bay | - | 0.35 | - |
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