St. Vincent & The Grenadines

St. Vincent & The Grenadines
The chain of islands that extends between St. Vincent and the Grenadines is unquestionably a sailor's paradise. From Bequia, the laid-back sailors’ favorite with its boatbuilding history to Mustique, the haven of international celebrities and business titans one can find it all here. Lush green mountainous islands and uninhabited low-lying cays make this one of the top Caribbean cruising spots.

Why Go: Deserted cays, pristine beaches, clear aqua water for breathtaking snorkeling and diving or try a round of golf at the Raffles Canouan.

When to Go: December-April, late January for the Mustique Blues Festival set up by local bar owner and celebrity Basil Charles.

Essential Ports: St. Vincent, Bequia, Mustique, Canouan, Mayreau, Petit St. Vincent, Mopion, Tobago Cays, Palm Island and Grenada.

Essential Experiences: Drift snorkel in the Tobago Cays, Wednesday night jump-up at Basil’s Bar on Mustique, cocktails at Firefly, lazily walk along secluded Salt Whistle Bay on Mayreau, dinghy up to Mopion (your own private island).

Local favorite: a Frangi Fever or Mango Potion at the Frangipani beach bar on Bequia.