St Vincent and the Grenadines

Nearby areas in St Vincent and the Grenadines

Kingstown

St Vincent's charming capital is lush and tropical, set on a natural harbor, with a downtown that's home to impressive Georgian architecture, delicious restaurants, and many shops and markets. The Kingstown Market sells everything from clothes to fruits and vegetables, and the Craftsmen's Centre features local crafts, such as woodcarvings, pottery and dolls.

The Grenadines

Just south of St Vincent is the small chain of islands known as the Grenadines. The small and mostly unpopulated and undeveloped islands have pristine beaches and coral reefs amid a tranquil beauty. The most popular are Bequia, Mustique, and Canouan, but all are just a short trip from St Vincent.

Mustique

This popular retreat for the rich and famous is three miles long and one mile wide. Many celebrities own luxury villas here, which is fortunate since there is only one major hotel. There are however, a modest selection of restaurants.

Canouan

This crescent-shaped island is only 3.5 by 1.5 miles, surrounded by powdery beaches and blue lagoons. The coral reefs are perfect for snorkeling and diving. A dive shop on the island rents equipment.

Palm Island

This is a private resort with a very casual ambiance within its 24 beachfront stone cottages, open-air restaurant, and a complete roster of water sports to keep you active and entertained along wide, white shores.

For more information about St Vincent and the Grenadines

St Vincent and the Grenadines Department of Tourism PO Box 834, Kingstown, St Vincent and the Grenadines, West Indies, phone 784-457-1502.

Dallas

6506 Cove Creek Place, Dallas, TX, phone toll-free 800-235-3029.

New York

801 - 2nd Avenue, 21st Floor, New York, NY 10017, phone toll-free 800-729-1726.