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ABOUT YOUNG ISLAND Young Island was established over 30 years ago as one of the first exclusive Caribbean resorts. In 1980, it was acquired by its current Vincentian owners, Mr. Vidal Browne and Dr. Fred Ballantyne. Since its beginning, this 35 acre island near the coast of St. Vincent has continuously been a hotel resort of international standing and a popular vacation destination. St. Vincent's native tongue is English, having been a British Colony until 1979, and encompasses 144 square miles. Population is approximately 108,000. The Young Island Dock is a 20 minute taxi ride from the Capital, Kingstown, and 8 minutes from the ET Joshua Airport at Arnos Vale. BARS: Our Coconut Bar is a swim up bar located a
few yards off the beach. It is opened most days from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00
p.m. while the Captain Bligh bar (Main bar) operates from 9:00 a.m. until...
Hors D’hoeuvres are served at the main bar between 6:30p.m and 7:30p.m
daily.
 BOAT EXCURSIONS: Young Island owns and operates Two (2) yachts, which can be chartered for a day sail to Bequia or Mustique. Please inquire at the front office for current rates and availability of our yachts. In the event that one of our yachts is not available we can try to arrange a chartered yacht at the prevailing rates. A ferry service is also available to and from Bequia. The journey from Jetty to Jetty is one hour. CAR RENTALS: Can be arranged through the Front Office.
If required for weekends, please make arrangements before 4:00 p.m. on
Fridays. A local driver's license is required to drive on St Vincent
and is obtainable at Police Headquarters in Kingstown. You will have to
present your valid driver’s licence to get this local licence. Please note
that this service is not available on Saturday’s, Sunday’s or Public Holidays.
CHURCH SERVICES:
CUISINE: Fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, poultry, and local
seafood have world renowned West Indian flavors combined with Continental
Cuisine. Our famous freshly baked bread delights guests with six
different flavors available at lunch and dinner.
ELECTRICITY: Electricity is 220 volts 50 cycles, however, some cottages are wired with both 110 and 220 volts. If unsure, first consult with the Front Office or the housekeeping department before you plug in any electrical appliances. Please be aware that adapters are neither converters nor transformers and should not be used as such. E-MAIL: E-Mail can be sent or received at our e-mail address which is: youngisland@vincysurf.com At present we do not charge for this service. There is however a 15 minutes limit. ENTERTAINMENT:
 FLORA AND FAUNA: Young Island is a national wildlife reserve, all animals and plants are protected under this act of Parliament. The following are a few of the animals on Young Island. AGOUTI (DASYPROCTA AGUTI): The Agouti which originated
in South America, and ranges from Mexico to Argentina is a short-tailed,
short-eared, rabbit like creature with short front legs and long hind legs
for jumping. They were introduced by Siboney Indians.
 The Agouti lives in holes in the ground, which it scratches to remove the soil. This burrow houses a pair of individuals, in which the multiple young are born. The gestation period is relatively long and the young are virtually independent at birth, being active and able to fend for themselves. The Agouti is a vegetarian eating mainly fruits and flowers.
IGUANA: A large harmless lizard, growing up to 3
to 5 feet long, (including the tail). The beautiful variations of green
that they assume are in sharp contrast to their natural pre-historic look.
If seen, they may at first startle you, but, enjoy this rare privilege
of seeing one and do not harm it. It will not, and cannot, harm you.
 IGUANA: A large harmless lizard, growing up to 3 to 5 feet long, (including the tail). The beautiful variations of green that they assume are in sharp contrast to their natural pre-historic look. If seen, they may at first startle you, but, enjoy this rare privilege of seeing one and do not harm it. It will not, and cannot, harm you. LIZARDS: Part of our "island insect control program" and they are totally harmless. In fact, they avoid being trapped in your cottage. They are insect eaters and tend to remain close to foliage. The lizard population is quite small for the tropics. PLANTS: There are several hundred different plants on our Island. Please ask any of our Gardeners for assistance in identifying them. The grounds are free of harmful plants and animal life. ST. VINCENT PARROT (AMAZONA GUILDINGII):  Old
friends to many guests who return to Young Island. They are very high on
the endangered list and those housed on Young Island can look forward to
a long, healthy life. Reproducing and keeping alive the hope that there
will always be a St Vincent parrot colony.
TREE FROGS: Again, you'll hear them but rarely see them. Their "chirps" are beautiful to hear, starting at around sunset with a "chirp" or two, then swelling into a chorus until after dark. GAMES: These are available at the Bar or the Front Office. GRATUITIES: Our staff is a team and we are proud of them. If you feel there are individuals who have provided outstanding service and you would like to leave tips for them, this may be done at your discretion on check out from the hotel. HAIRDRESSING: Please contact the Front Office to
have an appointment arranged on St. Vincent. Alternatively, we can make
an appointment for a hairdresser to come to your cottage.
 MANICURES AND PEDICURES: Our spa provides these services; check with our front desk to set up an appointment. MASSAGES: Our spa provides these services; check with our front desk to set up an appointment. Advance notice is required as these services get booked up rather quickly. NEWSPAPERS: The New York Times Fax is available free
of charge every day at the Front Office. In addition one of our local weekly
newspapers is delivered to your room, free of charge, every Friday evening.
 REEFS: Nearby reefs offer spectacular marine scenery; please exercise caution not to come into contact with them since they are very fragile. RETURN RESERVATIONS: We hope you’ll wish to make
a return reservation. Please advise the Front Office of your request date.
If a new room reservation is made upon checkout, to show our appreciation
we will confirm next year's stay at this year's rate, to you directly or
to your Travel Agent.
 ROCK FORT: (Fort Duvernette) - This 250 foot high rock offers a magnificent view of Young Island, the Grenadines, and St Vincent. English cannons and remnants of the Fort still remain. The Fort was commissioned during the reign of George III, (1760- 1820), mainly as a deterrent against Napoleon's expansionism in the Caribbean, however, it never saw any action. The fort can be viewed from the lookout point beyond the tennis court. We no longer visit the fort as it is now considered unsafe by government engineers. ROOM SERVICE: Room service is available for breakfast. Simply fill out an order form, available in the folder in your Cottage or at the bar and leave it with the head barman or the restaurant staff by 9:30 p.m. the night before. For room service lunch or dinner please make arrangements in advance for the appropriate menus to be delivered to your room. SAILAWAY/GETAWAY: See “BOAT EXCURSIONS” SCUBA DIVING: Diving in the waters of St Vincent is like
diving in a huge, well stocked Aquarium. Clear, unspoiled waters provide
an enormous range of diving conditions. Many dive sites are within 20 yards
of shore. Dive St Vincent, an independent dive operation, offers dive sites
to suit any level of experience. For Non-Divers, they offer a four (4)
hour introductory course on Young Island. The Front Office will assist
you in contacting Dive St Vincent, or you may speak with a Dive St. Vincent
representative any evening at the bar between approximately 7:00 – 8:00
p.m.
SUNBURN: A WORD OF CAUTION - Do remember that Young Island is about 13 degrees north of the equator. Take the sun in SMALL DOSES and you will enjoy every minute of your vacation. TAXIS: We will be happy to arrange a Taxi for you.
Simply inquire at our reception desk.
 TENNIS: Use of the tennis court is complimentary both during the day and at night. For night playing however, lighting tokens must be obtained from the Front Office. Sign up for play at the Front Office. If you require a Tennis Pro for lessons or a partner, our Front Office staff would be happy to make these arrangements with Peter Nanton for you. TOURS: St. Vincent offers a variety of hiking, snorkeling, sailing, and adventure tours. Our front desk will be happy to arrange your trips. Take this link for more information. TRANSFORMERS: These are available for your use from our Front Office. TRANSPORTATION TO ST VINCENT: Our ferry runs 24 hours on demand. However, if you plan to be in St Vincent later than midnight, please inform security and the boatman. VALUABLES: For the mutual protection of guests and management, we request that cash and valuables be placed in the hotel's office safe. For your added convenience safes are also provided in each cottage. WAKE UP CALLS: If you require a wake up call, please inform the Front Office the night before. When the Office is closed contact the head barman, or security. WATER: Our source of water is high in the mountains on St. Vincent. It is pure, unadulterated, and perfectly safe to drink from any tap on Young Island. Please use it conservatively. WATERSPORTS: Our Beach Attendant is a qualified Windsurfing Instructor and arrangements for lessons can be made with him. Snorkel equipment, Sailing dinghies, Pedal boats, & Windsurfers are available with our compliments, for use of these, arrangements must be made with the Beach Attendant. While the foregoing are all on a complimentary basis, a charge for all items will be entered on your account when you receive them and full credit will be given on their return in original condition to the Front Office. Scuba diving and water skiing can be arranged, at the prevailing rates.
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