Young IslandA private luxury resort just 200 yards from St Vincent's Villa Bay, with individual cottages set in lush tropical surroundings
The Grenadines
Make your leisurely way from island to island using the scheduled ferry boat or travel by air, or let one of the local tour operators be your guide through the
islands
Bequia9 miles south of St Vincent and the largest of the Grenadines. It is an island oriented to the sea, retaining age-old traditions of boat building, whaling and fishing. Admiralty bay, the island's natural harbour is a favourite haven for yachtsmen from all over the world. The island is encircled by gold sand beaches
excellent for sailing, scuba diving and snorkeling. Lodgings vary from
luxurious resort cottages to simple West Indian inns. Much of the nightlife
centres around the hotels, beachside barbecues and steelband entertainment
Canouan IslandMeasuring 3½ miles by 1¼ miles, Canouan claims some of the best beaches in the entire Caribbean - long ribbons of powder-white sands, wide shallows and
coral. The island has an airstrip for for light aircraft
Mayreau One of the smaller Grenadines and privately owned with few residents, it can
be reached by boat from Union Island. Salt Whistle Bay Resort is the major
hotel. Dennis' Hideaway is a guest house and restaurant
MustiqueA gem of an island measuring 3 by 1½ miles with a landscape as genteel as its
lifestyle - green hills roll into soft white sand beaches and turquoise waters.
Privately owned, this Grenadine isle has long attracted the elite of the world,
including British royalty. The Cotton House, a sprawling 18th century plantation house, has been converted to the islands only resort. The public
rooms of the Main House are beautifully decorated with antiques and afternoon tea is served on the verandas. Many attractive villas, including those owned by celebrities, are available for rental through the Mustique Company. Firefly is a charming exclusive hotel.
Palm IslandA private resort with a very casual ambiance - 24 beach front stone cottages, open-air dining and all watersports off wide, white shores.
Petit St Vincent
The southernmost of St Vincent's Grenadines, PSV is a 113-acre resort set on rolling hills. The entire island is ringed by white beaches and the foliage is luxuriant. Guests enjoy the ultimate in luxury and seclusion in private cottages with private patios, seaside vistas and a wide range of sporting and marine
activities.
The Tobago Cays
Numerous islets south of Canouan, guarded by some of the most spectacular coral reefs in the world. You can sail, snorkel and beachcomb in complete seclusion in this rare tropical paradise that can be reached only by yacht. A national marine park is being developed here
Union Island
A 2,100-acre mountainous island fringed by superb beaches, Union Is. is the stopping-off point for yachtsmen and visitors heading to some of the smaller
Grenadines. The island features several beachfront inns, all with a simple, relaxed lifestyle.
Electricity 220v, 50 cycles. You will require a converter.
Weddings require a 3 day wait period and 99.00us application fee.
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