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  1. St. Vincent & Grenadines

    Tip

    Before
    La Soufrière is an active volcano and erupted as recently as 2021. Hiking the crater is popular but follow the alert level published by the UWI Seismic Research Centre and the national emergency management organization (NEMO) before setting out.
    After
    Canada's travel advice says La Soufrière is an active volcano whose last significant eruption was in April 2021, and that it has limited police presence around La Soufrière and the north of the island. Monitor local media for volcanic activity and take care if trekking there.

  2. St. Vincent & Grenadines

    Tip

    Before
    The official Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30, peaking August to October. Ferries between the islands are canceled in heavy swell — build slack into island-hopping plans and check that your insurance covers weather disruption.
    After
    Canada's travel advice says the hurricane season runs from early June to the end of November, and that even small tropical storms can quickly become major hurricanes. Monitor forecasts, follow local authorities, and check that your insurance covers weather disruption.

  3. St. Vincent & Grenadines

    Customs notes

    Before
    Firearms, spearguns and ammunition may not be brought in without a permit issued in advance — this catches out yacht crews sailing down the Grenadines. | Fresh fruit, vegetables, plants, seeds and meat are controlled to protect local agriculture; declare anything of that kind rather than risk a fine. | Camouflage-pattern clothing is discouraged across the Eastern Caribbean and may be confiscated.
    After
    It is illegal for anyone, including children, to wear camouflage clothing (UK government), and Canada says it is illegal for civilians to import camouflage material.

  4. St. Vincent & Grenadines

    Best time to visit

    Before
    January to May is the dry season — steady trade winds, calm anchorages in the Grenadines and the lowest rainfall. Hurricane season runs June to November, with the highest risk from August to October.
    After
    Canada's travel advice says the hurricane season runs from early June to the end of November. No official source names a best season; the months shown fall outside it.

  5. St. Vincent & Grenadines

    Payments

    Before
    Hotels, resorts and larger restaurants in Kingstown, Bequia and Canouan take cards, and ATMs dispense East Caribbean dollars. Carry cash for minibuses, ferries, market stalls and the smaller Grenadine islands, where card terminals are scarce and network outages are common. US dollars are widely accepted at a rate close to the fixed EC$2.70.
    After
    No official source we checked describes card acceptance. Canada's travel advice says US dollars are widely accepted alongside the East Caribbean dollar, and the UK government says taxi fares can often be paid in US dollars — agree the fare with the driver before you set off.

  6. St. Vincent & Grenadines

    Tap water safe to drink

    Before
    Yes
    After
    No

  7. St. Vincent & Grenadines

    Emergency numbers

    Before
    {"general": "911", "police": "911", "fire": "999", "ambulance": "999"}
    After
    {"general": "911 or 999", "police": "999", "ambulance": "911"}

  8. St. Lucia

    FAQ

    Before
    Yes. Camouflage-patterned clothing is reserved for the security forces and is confiscated from civilians, including tourists and children, at the airport. The same rule applies in several neighboring islands, so it is worth checking your luggage before any eastern Caribbean trip.
    After
    Yes. The UK government says it is illegal for anyone, including children, to dress in camouflage clothing in Saint Lucia, so leave camouflage-pattern clothes and bags at home.

  9. St. Lucia

    Tip

    Before
    Saint Lucia operates a citizenship-by-investment program. Holders of Saint Lucian passports obtained that way should expect closer scrutiny when applying for visas elsewhere, as the EU has been reviewing visa-free access for Caribbean CBI passports.
    After
    (removed)

  10. St. Lucia

    Tip

    Before
    Hewanorra (UVF) in the south handles long-haul flights and is around 90 minutes from the northern resorts; George F. L. Charles (SLU) in Castries takes regional traffic. Check which airport your ticket uses before booking transfers.
    After
    (removed)

  11. St. Lucia

    Tip

    Before
    Driving is on the left and visitors need a Saint Lucian temporary driving permit, issued by the rental company or the police against a valid home license. The road over the mountains between Castries and Soufrière is steep and slow. Allow far longer than the distance suggests.
    After
    Traffic drives on the left, according to Canada's travel advice, and the UK government says visitors without a Saint Lucian driving licence must get a temporary driving permit.

  12. St. Lucia

    Tip

    Before
    Camouflage clothing is illegal for civilians in Saint Lucia and is routinely confiscated at the airport — this includes children's clothes and printed bags. Pack something else.
    After
    The UK government says it is illegal for anyone in Saint Lucia, including children, to dress in camouflage clothing. Pack something else.

  13. St. Lucia

    Customs notes

    Before
    Camouflage-patterned clothing is prohibited for civilians and is confiscated at the airport — this catches out visitors every season. | Firearms and ammunition require a permit arranged in advance; yachts arriving with weapons on board must declare them and surrender them for the duration of the stay. | Fresh produce, plants and meat products are controlled. Declare anything agricultural. | Drug offenses carry heavy penalties and apply to visitors in the same way as residents.
    After
    The UK government says it is illegal for anyone, including children, to dress in camouflage clothing. | The UK government says there are severe penalties for all drug offences.

  14. St. Lucia

    Best time to visit

    Before
    December to April is the dry season with the calmest seas and the biggest events, including the Saint Lucia Jazz festival in spring. Hurricane season runs June to November, with the wettest months in late summer.
    After
    Canada's travel advice says the hurricane season runs from early June to the end of November.

  15. St. Lucia

    Payments

    Before
    Resorts, restaurants and supermarkets in Rodney Bay, Castries and Soufrière take cards. Minibuses, market vendors, roadside stalls and small guesthouses are cash-only. US dollars are accepted in tourist areas but change comes back in EC dollars.
    After
    No official source we could read describes how widely cards are accepted in Saint Lucia. Canada's travel advice says the currency is the Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD) and that US dollars are widely accepted.

  16. St. Lucia

    Tap water

    Before
    safe to drink
    After
    not for drinking

  17. St. Lucia

    Emergency numbers

    Before
    general 911 · police 999 · ambulance 911
    After
    police 999 · ambulance 911 · fire 911

  18. St. Kitts & Nevis

    tips

    Before
    ec-dollar-peg (EC$2.70 peg; change given in EC dollars); cbi-passport-scrutiny (oldest CBI programme, closer visa scrutiny, EU review); hurricane peak Aug–Sep; driving without permit voids rental insurance; named ferry routes
    After
    (deleted / trimmed)

  19. St. Kitts & Nevis

    customs.notes

    Before
    ["Firearms and ammunition require a permit arranged in advance; stray rounds found in luggage are treated as a criminal matter.", "Camouflage-patterned clothing is restricted across much of the eastern Caribbean and can be confiscated on arrival.", "Fresh produce, plants and meat products are controlled. Declare anything agricultural.", "Drug offenses carry heavy penalties and apply to visitors in the same way as residents."]
    After
    ["The UK Foreign Office says it is illegal for anyone, including children, to dress in camouflage clothing, with a fine of EC$250 and 3 months in prison; the Government of Canada adds that carrying items made of camouflage material is also illegal.", "You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty, according to the UK Foreign Office.", "The UK Foreign Office says drug offences carry severe penalties: on conviction at a Magistrates Court, a fine of up to EC$400,000 or 3 times the street value, whichever is higher, and up to 10 years in prison; High Court sentences start at 15 years. Personal-use cannabis is decriminalised but needs a licence."]

  20. St. Kitts & Nevis

    bestTimeToVisit

    Before
    December to April is the dry season with the most settled weather. Carnival peaks around Christmas and New Year on St Kitts, while Culturama on Nevis falls at the start of August, in the middle of the wetter, stormier months.
    After
    No official seasonal guidance. The UK Foreign Office and the Government of Canada say the hurricane season runs from June to November, when even small tropical storms can quickly develop into major hurricanes.

  21. St. Kitts & Nevis

    tapWaterSafe

    Before
    true
    After
    false

  22. St. Kitts & Nevis

    emergency

    Before
    {"general": "911", "police": "911"}
    After
    {"police": "911", "ambulance": "911", "fire": "333"}

  23. Rwanda

    FAQ

    Before
    Only if you arrive from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission — then the certificate is checked. It is still a sensible vaccination to have for a wider East African itinerary.
    After
    Only if you arrive from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission — then the certificate is checked.

  24. Rwanda

    Tip

    Before
    Check current advice before traveling near the DRC border around Rubavu/Goma — cross-border tensions flare periodically even while the rest of Rwanda stays calm.
    After
    Canada advises a high degree of caution in parts of Rubavu and Rusizi districts near the DRC border because of rebel groups on the Congolese side, and says crossing at the Gisenyi–Goma and Cyangugu–Bukavu border posts is prohibited for most travellers.

  25. Rwanda

    Tip

    Before
    On the last Saturday morning of each month (Umuganda), the country pauses for community work — shops stay shut and transport is limited until around midday.
    After
    Canada's travel advice says the last Saturday of each month is Umuganda, a national day of community service, when most normal services close from 7 am to 11 am.