St. Vincent &
The Grenadines
Of The Eastern Caribbean
Imagine this! Bright sunshine; beautiful
clear skies; sea colors with incredible contrasts of green and blue; pleasant temperatures
of 80 degrees all year round.
 Once here, you'll experience first hand, tranquil valleys and clear
refreshing streams flanked by majestic mountain peaks; superb soft black and white sand
beaches; an incredible abundance of lush vegetation, tropical fruits and singing exotic
birds; a lively exciting culture; historical sights; fantastic yachting; incredible scuba
diving; breathtaking views; excellent cuisine; and of course our friendly and hospitable
people. These and much more represent St. Vincent & The Grenadines - where
warm breezes blow!
St. Vincent & The Grenadines make up part of the
Windward Islands and lie just south of St. Lucia and 90 miles west of Barbados. St.
Vincent, like all of the Windward Islands is volcanic and mountainous with
luxurious vegetation and
black sand beaches. The Grenadines are equally beautiful and lush with white
powdery sand beaches. Let Mustique Airways private charter and
Grenadine Tours shared charter services, bring you home to our exciting, warm, friendly and soothing,
Eastern Caribbean ambience. We're made for romance too!
 St. Vincent:
With a history dating back to 1765, St. Vincent is our biggest island with rugged
mountainous terrain, lush forest, valleys and waterfalls, and many beautiful uncluttered
beaches and inlets, ( 21 miles long and 11 miles wide). This
is one of the most most fertile of
Caribbean islands, providing it's inhabitants with exotic fruits, vegetables and spices.
It is also home to the oldest Botanical Gardens (20 acres) in the Western Hemisphere.
These Gardens include a breadfruit tree descended from the original brought to the
island in 1765 by Captain Bligh from Tahiti. The Soufriere volcano which is located
in the north of the island, is a wonderful attraction for any energetic and adventurous
traveler, offering a sensational birds-eye view of the crater, the
Grenadine islands and all of
St. Vincent. On the islands southwest coast, lies Kingstown the small, but bustling
capital with a beautiful natural harbor. It is a market town which
has a variety of small and interesting shops. From here the
island's two highways wind their way north along scenic coastlines, offering spectacular
views of most of the island's great beaches. There is much to see and do, and St. Vincent
is one of the few islands where you will thoroughly enjoy great West Indian Cuisine.
The Grenadines
Bequia: This island lies 14km (9 miles) south of St Vincent and is
the largest of the Grenadines, measuring 18 sq km (7 sq miles). Little changed by time, it
is an island on which life is completely oriented to the sea. Its seclusion has
ensured it retained its age-old traditions of boat building and fishing. The
islanders themselves are the world's last hand-harpooners and their activities do not
affect marine stocks, unlike the mechanized fishing of some fleets. The centre of the
island is hilly and forested, providing an incredible backdrop to the bays and beaches.
 Admiralty Bay, the island's natural harbour, is a
favourite anchoring spot for yachtsmen from all over the world, and here visitors can
watch men building their boats by hand on the shores. The attractive region around Lower
Bay offers great opportunities for swimming and other watersports.
The quaint waterfront of Port Elizabeth is lined with bars, restaurants and
craft shops. Bequia is encircled by gold-sand beaches, many of which disappear into coves,
excellent for sailing, scuba diving and snorkeling. Lodgings vary from luxurious resort
cottages to small, simple West Indian inns. Much of the nightlife centres on the hotels
and beachside barbecues, invariably accompanied by a steel band.
Mustique: Heading south, you'll discover the Gem of the Caribbean,
Mustique. While small (only two square miles in size), you will love this island's safe,
warm turquoise waters, soft white-sand beaches, varied terrain and astonishing
views. Mustique is privately owned, and has long been a hiding place for the
rich and famous, including Princess Margaret and other members of the British Royal
Family, Mick Jagger and David Bowie to name a few. There are
several exceptional hotels and Inns on Mustique Island.
The island's best kept secret is the Firefly, one of the
Caribbean's most exclusive hideaways. The Firefly has a select
few rooms, ensuring the exclusivity that their guest have come to
expect. Each room is uniquely different, with all amenities
and magnificent ocean views. Highly recommended, the Firefly
is a perfect spot for your vacation, romantic getaway or honeymoon
vacation. The Firefly. Not An Hotel - An Experience!
 Canouan: Along with beautiful un-spoilt scenery, the island
claims some of the best beaches in the Caribbean - long stretches of powder-white sands,
and is surrounded by wide shallows and coral - a scuba divers dream. The island stretches
over 11 sq km (7.9 sq miles) and has two hotels: the Tamarind Beach Hotel
and the magnificent Carenage Bay Resort and Casino. Any visit
to Canouan has to include a visit to this truly majestic property.
Tobago Cays: South of Canouan are the Tobago Cays, numerous islets and coves
guarded by some of the most spectacular coral reefs in the world. Visitors can sail,
snorkel and sunbathe in complete seclusion. The only way to get here is by boat.
Mayreau: East of the Cays is Mayreau, one of the smaller Grenadines, which is a
privately owned island with few residents. Salt Whistle Bay
Resort, the only hotel,
welcomes guests and can be reached by boat from Union Island.
Union Island: Mount Parnassus on Union Island soars 275m (900ft) above sea level
- guarding the entrance to the southern Grenadines and reminding you of a little Tahiti.
The 2100-acre mountainous island is fringed by superb beaches and is the stopping-off
point for yachtsmen and visitors heading to some of the smaller Grenadines. Clifton
Harbour, the main town, is small and commercial. There are several beachfront inns with a
relaxed atmosphere.
Palm Island: The 110-acre flat Palm Island acquired its name from the graceful
coconut palms that line the beaches – 800 in all. This private island has been turned
into a resort, the Palm Island Beach Club, made up of 20 beachfront stone cottages. Here
it is possible to dine in the open air and all watersports take place
from the wide, white
shores. Of it's four beaches, Casuarina Beach is reputed to be one of the
finest in the Grenadines.
 Petit
St Vincent: The southernmost Grenadine governed by St Vincent
lies Petit St Vincent, a
113-acre island resort is almost entirely surrounded by white-sand beaches and offers a
wide range of sporting and marine activities. The luxuriant foliage and the 22
cottages of Petit St Vincent offer guests the ultimate luxury and seclusion, including
private patios and seaside vistas. Visitors gather for meals in beachfront pavilions and
the ambience is carefree and festive. The island is a yachtsman's dream.
Petit St. Vincent like the rest of our islands, is a great place for a perfect
honeymoon or romantic getaway.
Mustique Airways and Grenadine Tours can arrange - via our
Charter and shared Charter Services - to get you to and from our gateway airports in
Martinique, St. Lucia, Barbados and Grenada, so you too can experience our perfect
paradise - St. Vincent & The Grenadines. Once here, you'll discover for yourself
why:
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