In the southern Caribbean is St. Vincent and the Grenadines, an idyllic archipelago of islands whose gentle breezes and yacht-friendly harbours seem to attract as many sail boats as land visitors. Reef-lined Bequia Island, the rising star of Canouan and the legendary private island of Royalty and Rock-Stars, Mustique, are all notable ports of call here. Mustique, the brainchild of Lord Glenconner in the 1950s, features some of the region's most distinctive accommodation. Magnificent hill-top residences overlook the iconic beaches of Macaroni or Pasture Bay, whilst traditional Gingerbread-style houses, many designed by Mustique's original architect, Oliver-Messel, open onto white-sand beaches and coral-filled bays. On green and pleasant Bequia, Port Elizabeth is a lively outpost of 19th-century colonial rule, with an easy-going atmosphere and soulful Caribbean vibe. Canouan, dominated by the towering Mount Royal, lays claim to the new must-visit island in the region, as well as some of the country's most outstanding beaches, including Grand Bay and South Glossy.
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LUXURY HOLIDAYS IN ST VINCENT & THE GRENADINES
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Flight time from London
10 hours -
Time Zone
UTC -4 -
Currency
Eastern Caribbean dollar -
Average Temperature
27°C - 29°C
Featured Mustique Villas
Mustique
Sea Fan is perched high in Mustique island's Endeavor Hills, with spectacular panoramic views across tropical terrain to the aquamarine waters of the Caribbean and the Grenadine islands.
Mustique
With a pebble-style infinitive pool and attractive outdoor areas, Fisher House is one of the most charming and unique properties on Mustique.
Mustique
Salamander sits on the southernmost ridge Mustique overlooking the union of the Atlantic ocean with the Caribbean sea. The 'wild' side of the island enjoys privacy and peace interrupted only by birdsong.
Mustique
With direct beach access, Gingerbread is a peaceful and comfortable villa with two swimming pools and numerous outdoor living areas.
Mustique
This classic Caribbean plantation house nestles in lush vegetation in a convenient location for visiting the island.
L'Ansecoy Bay, Mustique
The impressive Palm Beach is a grand, Palladian style residence influenced by Oliver Messel, built in 1999 and extensively renovated in 2011.
Featured St Vincent & Grenadines Resorts
Petit St Vincent
Understated private island resort, encircled by two miles of palm-fringed sand and boasting a dive centre run by Jean-Michel Cousteau, son of the legendary Jacques.
Mustique
Sun, sea and barefoot sophistication are on offer at this plantation-style hotel designed by the legendary Oliver Messel, on an island once beloved of a British princess.
