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more...Steep mountains covered in a tangle of
lush vegetation, cool waterfalls, black and white sand
beaches, colourful bougainvillea, and turquoise water
- this is St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Trailing along
in the southern Caribbean, St. Vincent called "the
mainland" by locals and the Grenadines, well over
30 smaller islands and cays resemble a large kite (St.
Vincent) and a tail of islands stretching nearly 45
miles to the southwest. Some of the more popular Grenadine
islands include Young Island, Bequia, Mustique, Canouan,
Mayreau, Union Island, Palm Island, and Petit St. Vincent.
Part of the Windward Island chain, these tropical gems
are just being discovered by travellers worldwide.
The
islands welcome visitors with open arms, eager to
show you the pristine natural beauty of countless
coves and cays with soft sandy beaches and clear sapphire
to emerald green water, ideal for snorkeling, diving,
and sailing. This island group offers some of the
finest sailing in the world; you can charter a yacht
and plot your own course through paradise.
St.
Vincent's volcanic ridges, valleys and waterfalls
make this verdant island of frequent rain and rich
soil a major producer of fruits, vegetables and spices.
The interior flatlands and valleys are thickly planted
with coconuts, bananas, breadfruit, nutmeg, and arrowroot.
Rent a car, hire a taxi, or jump on a local bus to
see this extraordinary island.
Charter
a boat or take the ferry to see the neighbouring islands.
Nearest is Bequia, 9 miles from St. Vincent.
It is a sleepy little island of less than 5,000. Waterside
restaurants, bars, quaint shops, and an occasional
small hotel are strung together by a tiny path that
threads its way along the water's edge.
Next
comes Mustique, 17 miles from St. Vincent and
known for its famous guests that hang out at Basil's
Bar, including Mick Jagger, David Bowie, and British
royalty where they can relax together far from the
media and crowds. This small, impressive island with
1400 acres of rolling hills surrounded by sparkling
clear water has more than its share of long white
sand beaches. Mustique is privately owned and has
only a tiny village with a few quaint shops, the Firefly
Inn and restaurant, the luxurious Cotton House resort,
and 51 secluded villas. These private, palatial homes
can be rented for a week or more by those desiring
a perfect Caribbean luxury escape.
On
down the kite tail you find Canouan, Mayreau, Union
Island, Palm Island, and Petit St. Vincent.
These islands are populated with just a few folks
to a few hundred, some have airports, most have small
hotels, and all have facilities for cruising sailors.
One of the nice things about the Grenadines is that
you need very little to stay entertained. Snorkel,
swim, or dive off shore, walk the miles of deserted
beaches, sail, watch the passing boats, read a book
in the shade of a palm tree. Nightlife on these smaller
islands usually takes the form of a jump-up with a
local band and scrumptious island cuisine.
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