If you don't fancy driving, there are a couple of local companies who offer islandwide sightseeing tours , either to a set itinerary or customized to your needs. Remember to check whether the price includes entrance fees to the various attractions.

Tropikelly Trails (tel 268/461-0383) offer five- to six-hour tours from US$65, including a picnic lunch, with trips to Great George Fort, Boggy Peak and a pineapple farm, or a half-day tour for US$35. Estate Safari Jeep Tours (tel 268/463-4713) organizes similar tours, including Betty's Hope sugar plantation, Great George Fort and lunch on the beach, while Antours (tel 268/462-4788) and Bo Tours (tel 268/462-6632) also take in the island's main sights, including English Harbour and Betty's Hope at a similar cost