St. Vincent & the Grenadines are situated in the South Eastern Caribbean, about 150 kilometres west of Barbados. Made up of a chain of islands, mostly uninhabited, they provide an ideal getaway from the tourists that can overrun some of the other Caribbean islands, whilst still providing interesting attractions and sensational beaches, forests and mountains and some great St. Vincent & the Grenadines hotels.
The slow pace of life, warm breezes and friendly people of St. Vincent & the Grenadines will captivate and enchant you!
Although St. Vincent & the Grenadines are one of the lesser known and visited groups of Caribbean islands, there are a number of interesting things to see and do, should you be able to tear yourself away from the idyllic beaches and crystal-clear waters. With the added benefit of far fewer tourists than some of the more developed islands, St. Vincent & the Grenadines offer colonial era churches, cathedrals and forts, as well as bustling markets, botanical gardens and stunning beaches! A great way to explore the untouched islands is on a St. Vincent & the Grenadines tour.
Situated between the islands of Grenada, Barbados and St. Lucia, the islands known as St. Vincent & the Grenadines are part of a larger group known as the Windward Islands. By far the largest and most developed island of St. Vincent & the Grenadines is St. Vincent, which is roughly 150 square miles in size, and is renowned for its verdant forest and mountainous topography, and there are some great places to stay. The Soufrière volcano, in the north of the St. Vincent, is one of its key attractions. St. Vincent & the Grenadines offer excellent watersports, particularly sailing, as well as beaches, colonial buildings and gorgeous scenery!
The islands are particularly popular for snorkelling, diving and sailing, with brilliant white sand beaches and crystal clear, turquoise waters. Many of the smaller islands are bird sanctuaries, appealing to bird-watchers, hikers and nature lovers. The colonial history can be felt in Kingstown, the capital of St. Vincent and also the largest town on any of the islands. St. Vincent & the Grenadines are not as commercial as many of the other Caribbean islands, but certainly offer a great deal to explore, discover and enjoy.
As mentioned there are a number of good value hotels in St. Vincent & the Grenadines. If you would rather find your accomodation based upon its location, go to our map and choose a St. Vincent & the Grenadines hotel from there.
There are no direct flights from Europe or North America to St. Vincent, with all flights coming through various gateway islands. The major gateways are Barbados, Grenada, Martinique, Puerto Rico, St. Lucia and Trinidad. Whilst on your St. Vincent & the Grenadines holiday, be sure to visit some other wonderful Caribbean destinations such as Montserrat, Nevis, St. Kitts, Dominica, and Antigua.
This St. Vincent & the Grenadines Hotel Booking Service is operated by the team at Caribbean Island Hotels. We are locals, and as such, know all the best beaches, walking trails, sailing routes and restaurants and hotels on the islands. We're here to help you make the most of your holiday or tour in St. Vincent & the Grenadines, so....read more
