 |
travel / travel services / feature destinations
| Featured Destinations |
|
An Advertising Feature
|
|
| Photo: Rob Gage |
St. Vincent & The Grenadines
Nestled in the southern Caribbean, St. Vincent and the Grenadines
– a string of 32 yesteryear islands – is an off-the-beaten-path
enclave of charm and authenticity. With crystalline waters, stunning
white sand beaches, and warm, sweet air, it is a place for those looking
to escape to paradise.
 |
| Photo: Rob Gage |
South of St. Vincent, the Grenadine Islands are strung across
40 miles of intense blue ocean like a necklace of precious stones
on velvet. Until recently, they were better known to yachtsmen
than to tourists; therein lies much of their charm. Only seven
are inhabited, and even they seem undeveloped compared to other
island destinations. They were tailor-made for those with a bit
of Robinson Crusoe in their souls – for those seeking respite
from mass tourism and for whom the lack of fast food joints and
chain resorts is a virtue.
|
| Photo: Rob Gage |
For all their barefoot, “cast away” appeal, the Grenadines
still harbor some of the most luxurious resorts in the Caribbean.
Three private islands boast dreamy seclusion and opulent pampering,
while simple yet elegant boutique hotels cradle guests in gracious
comfort. The Grenadines have also harbored an age-old romance with
the sea. Bequia, the largest of the Grenadines, retains historical
boat building traditions, and each of the islands lend themselves
admirably to snorkeling, scuba diving and beach combing. It is
difficult to find a crowded beach, and divers marvel at the plethora
of world-class yet near-deserted dive sites. Those with a penchant
for exploration can delve into the Grenadines’ rich flora
and fauna and bounty of natural wonders: an active volcano, intricate
hiking grounds, and warm salt ponds – to name a few – beckon
discovery. At the end of the day, St. Vincent and the Grenadines
is a place of refuge, a haven where worries melt away into tranquil
harbors and flowered hillsides.
Visit St Vincent & The Grenadines Tourism.
|
|
| ADVERTISEMENT |
|
|
|
|
