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Travel - Internal Air Nevis Express (VF) runs a daily round-trip from St Kitts to Nevis (travel time - six minutes). They also offer charter flights to neighbouring islands (tel: 469 9755; website: www.nevisexpress.com). 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 10 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$125 for a licence valid for one year, or EC$62.50 for a licence valid for six months. Travel times The following chart gives travel times from Basseterre, St Kitts (in hours and minutes) to other major towns on the islands:
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