St. Vincent Islands

Want something different than a hectic lifestyle? Travel to St. Vincent and the Grenadines (also known as SVG) - just one destination and over 32 magnificent Caribbean islands. Discover this enchanting Caribbean paradise that is always beaming with exciting adventures, natural beauty and land and water activities, including first-class diving and snorkeling, yachting, scuba diving, sailing and eco-adventures. Volcanic in origin; SVG boasts rugged mountains, lush tropical rainforest, stunning soothing waterfalls, idyllic black-sand beaches, scenic coastal paths, coral reefs and turquoise lagoons. You can find picture-perfect surroundings of lush greenery in every corner of the island.

Forming part of the Windward Islands in the eastern Caribbean, the archipelago of St. Vincent and the Grenadines comprises the main island of St. Vincent, locally called the 'mainland' and over 30 smaller islands and cays collectively called the Grenadines, each with its own tantalizing attractions. Total land area is 388 sq km of which St. Vincent covers 344 sq km. The islands enjoy a tropical climate with annual temperature ranging from 26 to 31 degrees Celsius. It is hot and wet in summer and quite dry January through May, April being the driest month. July, meantime, can bring brief but heavy rain showers. It is not that easy to reach the island (mainly via Barbados or other Windward Islands), but once you arrive you will find excellent sailing and the inter-island travel, mainly by ferry.

St. Vincent and the Grenadines offers a wide range of accommodation; from simple guest houses to private luxury villas, wonderful hotels and resorts as well as private island resorts, including Palm Island and Petit St. Vincent with extremely beautiful surroundings and panoramic views. Palm Island is considered one of the best resorts in the world. You can also stay in Young Island Resort, which is a lush oasis surrounded by tropical flowers, birds and fish, plus sunny skies, superb cuisine and top-notch service. Thanks to beautiful beaches with crystal-blue waters and laid back atmosphere St. Vincent is an idyllic destination for perfect island wedding or a romantic honeymoon retreat. The world is amazing, and it's right here.

Kingstown, situated on the south west coast of St. Vincent, is the island's capital and prime commercial port largest city, bordered by the Caribbean Sea. It has been described as a 'working town' and a busy port city but it is less popular with tourists. Here you can find rum shops, restaurants, souvenir shops and at least four historic churches. Kingstown is also famous for many tan and black-sand beaches, where tourists will surely find tranquility and full relaxation. Those who are more adventurous can go hiking in the Vermont Nature Trails, located north of Kingstown. You can also visit Botanical Gardens where there are a lot of interesting tropical plants, including trees two centuries old. For a fairly small town, Kingstown offers interesting sights and historic buildings.

St. Vincent and the Grenadines magnificent beaches are perhaps the greatest highlights of this island chain in the Caribbean. You will find the best St. Vincent beaches distributed throughout the various islands, mainly on the western and southern coasts, including Mustique-famous for its wonderful white-sand beaches, Canouan-ringed by soft white beaches and blue lagoons, Bequia-home to Princess Margaret Beach and Lower Bay. One of the most famous swimming beaches on St. Vincent is black-sand Villa Beach, which sometimes can get quite crowded.

ST. Vincent "things to do" offers everything you dream about; you can enjoy outdoor festivities, including dancing, street parades, festivals and concerts on the beach. If you feel more adventurous take a hike up La Soufriere, St. Vincent's active volcano. Shelling, surf fishing, and bird watching are some of the treasures you'll discover at St. Vincent Island. On the northwestern tip of the island you'll find the Falls of Baleine which can only be reached by boat. St. Vincent's natural beauty will certainly leave you breathless. Find an adventure wherever you go!
Travel to St. Vincent and the Grenadines for a fantastic holiday without a single dull moment and get a true experience!