St Vincent & The Grenadines

This is our favourite spot in the Caribbean; probably our favourite spot in the whole world, come to think of it! The sailing is great, with constant trade winds and many harbours and bays for exploration. With 32 islands and cays, stretching from St Lucia in the North to Grenada in the South there is always somewhere fresh to explore. The snorkeling and diving is superb on the many coral reefs; the water is warm and crystal clear. White coral sand beaches are everywhere; this is truly a tropical paradise.

St Vincent

The largest island in the group, St Vincent has a rugged coastline dotted with beautiful black and white beaches. The Leeward (west) side is endowed with a series of spectacular slopes and valleys running down into tranquil waters and beaches such as Princess Bay and Cumberland Bay. At the northwestern tip of the island are the breathtaking Falls of Beleine, only accessible by boat and an experience not to be missed. Inland, the Botanical Gardens are well worth a visit.

Bequia

This tiny unspoilt island has been described as how the Caribbean was 20 years ago. The main town of Port Elizabeth is a sleepy place although well served with a few restaurants and some great bars and its inhabitants are amongst the friendliest we have come across anywhere. There are some lovely beaches including those at Lower Bay and Friendship Bay, which is also home to the excellent Moskito restaurant (Kate's favourite). A taxi tour of the island will show you some of the more out-of-way places and can also include a stop at the Turtle Sanctuary where Brother King wages a one-man battle to preserve the local population of Hawksbill turtles. We love Bequia so much, this is where we base ourselves when we are not sailing.