This bustling capital city, inscribed in 2011—along with The Garrison—onto the UNESCO World Heritage List, is a duty-free port with a compact shopping area. The principal thoroughfare is Broad Street, which leads west from National Heroes Square. A shuttle service (246/227–2200) operates between hotels and downtown during business hours.

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