The big island of St. Vincent has rugged mountainous terrain, lush forest and many uncluttered beaches and inlets that more than imitates an Amazon getaway. Yet the island is sufficiently small (133 sq. miles - 18 miles long and 11 miles wide) that there is never the dread of being lost to civilization with a good guide. This most fertile of Caribbean islands has been fed by volcanic ash as recently as April 1979 - and provides for its inhabitants enough fruit and vegetables to make them self-sufficient. The Soufriere volcano which is to the north of the island is itself a wonderful attraction for the energetic and adventurous visitor.
On the south west coast of the island is Kingstown the small bustling capital, built on a broad bay between two hilly promonitories. From Kingstown, highways wind their way northward along both coasts: the Atlantic or Windward coast is rugged, with pounding surf and rocky shores, providing dramatic landscapes; the Caribbean or Leeward coast offers spectacular scenery and most of the island's beaches. The most beautiful beaches in St. Vincent lie along the south coast, some of the best being at Villa, four miles from Kingstown.
Young Island Resort is an exclusive, private-island resort, just 200 yards off St. Vincent's south coast. With only 29 breeze-cooled cottages and suites, set along the beach and hillside of this 25 acre tropical paradise - you are bound to fulfil a fantasy or two. The island also offers two 44 foot luxury yachts for the use of its guests.
As the boats go - Bequia (bec-way) my home island just 1 hour from St. Vincent (9 miles) - This is dedicated to my father Cyril and to Mac a great cousin and Ian and Geoff good friends; and all those who go down to the sea and love sailing.
As the boats go - Petit St. Vincent is about 5 miles offshore of Union. This 113 acre island resort is privately owned and offers private cottage-type accommodation and a wide range of sporting and marine activities. It is almost surrounded by white sand beaches and has excellent anchorage for yachts. The island also sponsors yacht races over the American Thanksgiving weekend which attract yachtsmen and visitors from all over the world.
The rugged, mountainous island of St. Vincent drips with green foliage. Surrounded by black sand beaches and topped by a smoldering volcano it has spectacular dive sites as well as other outdoor activities for adventurous souls.
The view of Indian Bay, overlooking Fort Duvernette, with Bequia in the distance, is one of the finest in the world. It also overlooks a dive site we've been visiting for 18 years, Critter Corner, the original muck dive.
No trip to St. Vincent is complete without both diving and topside touring. Few tourists visit St. Vincent and the tourist facilities are minimal. St. Vincent is one, if not the only Caribbean Island that has not been developed for tourism. There are plenty of sights to see, Vincentians are friendly, but often shy
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