
The aroma of spices which haunts the trade-winds, the warm sun on your face and the fine sand between your toes. The sight of clear blue skies above groups of green islands which send forth the music of drums on the evening breeze, calling you in to land to sip a delicious cocktail and taste the local cuisine which will set your mouth watering…
All your senses tell you that you are in the Caribbean.
St. Vincent
Capital of the Grenadines, St. Vincent and the surrounding islands are an incredible cruising area offering lively winds and plain sailing. The dock on the southern tip of St. Vincent offer a beautifully protected harbour, perfectly placed for sailing southwards as well as for inland day trips.
Bequia
Eight nautical miles from St. Vincent, Bequia is an old favourite of sailors. Head for Admiralty Bay, where you can spend some time on land visiting the various shops, bars and fine restaurants along the sea-front. Bequia has several renown scuba-diving points as well as a sea-turtle sanctuary.
Mustique
This is one of the most exclusive islands in the world, frequented by various figures of royalty and numerous rock stars. It is surrounded by coral reefs, beaches and sandy bays. The meeting point of the island, where holiday-makers and inhabitants mingle, is Basil’s Bar in Britannia Bay, the island’s main port.
Tobago Cays – Mayreau
A national sea-park that you can’t afford to miss. The Tobago Cays are to be found on top of the list of sailing destinations. Snorkelling and scuba diving in the Horseshoe Reef, which protects this handful of islands, is a sight which offers a kaleidoscope of underwater colours. There are numerous docks as well as little sandy beaches surrounded by green palms to be explored.
Union Island – Palm Island
Clifton, the bustling main port of Union Island, has a cosmopolitan atmosphere and is also the main sailing centre of the southern Grenadines. Here you can find supermarkets and boutiques aplenty, and you can also visit the shark collection in the swimming pool of the Anchorage Hotel. The ideal place for a drink or a good meal. Palm Island: very fine white sand, an unreal atmosphere, an island that you just cannot miss. |