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St Vincent

St Vincent is one of the 32 St Vincent & The Grenadines islands, known as Jewels of the Caribbean. Regarded as a sailors’ paradise, the turquoise waters that surround these volcanic isles are considered some of the best cruising grounds in the world and are home to a wonderful array of marine life making it perfect for snorkelling and diving.

The island of St Vincent is an authentic and beautifully unspoilt tropical paradise. Blessed with rich, fertile soil the island is cloaked in lush, tropical rainforest where banana and coconut palms grow and is also home to the colourful St Vincent parrot. Crystal clear rivers and streams tumble down from the majestic mountainous peaks in the north of the island, forming spectacular waterfalls such as the Falls of Baleine which drop to a huge, rock-lined pool formed by the Falls.

Secluded coves and fishing villages dot the coastline and diving sites abound in the turquoise waters surrounding these volcanic islands. The diving ranges from the gentle, even lazy, to the exhilarating. The deserted cays, rocks, sand bars and lagoons are teeming with sea-life and alive with colour.

St. Vincent’s Key Facts

Population:
110,000

Capital:
Kingstown.

Area:
344 sq km/133 sq miles; 29 km/18 miles long 18 km/11 miles wide.

Location:
St Vincent is the largest and most populated island of the 32 St Vincent & the Grenadines islands and cays. It is part of the Windward Islands chain in the Southern Caribbean region and lies 100 miles west of Barbados.

Time difference:
GMT -4

Language:
Official language is English.

Tourism:
St Vincent is a new, unspoilt tourist destination. It is currently visited by ocean cruisers from the UK & US for day trips. High season is January to May. There are @400 rooms on the island, and no hotel is above a 3 Star.

Airport:
Local airport, E T Joshua Airport, in Kingstown in the south of the island; an international airport is planned for 2011 +

St. Vincent – Things to Do and See

  • Buccament Bay Reception has a concierge service to provide guests with all services they require, such as restaurant and spa booking, arranging taxis and sightseeing tours.
  • The Green Flash Beach Club comprises a bar and restaurant, with terraces and gardens providing relaxing shaded areas to enjoy cocktails and casual dining by day and night.
  • The Island Sanctuary Spa has indoor and outdoor treatment suites providing a range of massages, beauty treatments and holistic therapies, as well as yoga, Pilates, Reiki and meditation.
  • Buccament Bay Beach Resort has several bars and restaurants which offer guests a choice of cuisine, ranging from fine dining to casual eating. Freshwater swimming pools and children’s pool are situated within the gardens, all with a concierge service for drinks and snacks.
  • The Diving & Watersports Centre offers PADI tuition, snorkelling, catamaran sailing, kayaking, windsurfing and waterskiing. Deep-sea fishing and whale-watching trips can also be arranged.
  • Other entertainment is provided by a Casino and live music venue.