St. Vincent and the Grenadines
St. Vincent and the Grenadines, in the Caribbean, is composed of the main island of St. Vincent plus at least 8 smaller islands: Bequia, Mustique, Canouan, Mayreau, Tobago Cays, Palm Island, Petit St. Vincent, and Union Island. All of the islands have their own special charms, and all except for Tobago Cays are inhabited.
When to Travel to St. Vincents
Peak travel time for visitors to St. Vicent and the Grenadines is December through April. If you are searching for a bargain trip to St. Vincent and the least crowded time, then choose the month of September to plan your visit. See below for weather information on the Grenadines.
How To Get To St. Vincents
This will be the most difficult part of the trip. You cannot get to St. Vincent and the Grenadines directly from the continental United States, South America, or Europe. You will need to land into Trinidad, St Lucia, Martinique, or Grenada. Small prop planes can then bring you into St. Vincents in the city of Kingston or the larger Grenadine islands.
Which Hotels To Stay In While in St. Vincent
There are many hotels on the islands such as Grand View Beach Hotel, Raffles Resort Canouan Island, and Sunset Shores Beach Hotel which are some of the best rated on the islands. There are many private accomodations that can be rented on all of the islands. You can find out more on those by visiting SVGTourism.com
What To Do on St. Vincents and the Grenadines
What can we say, but go to the beach! Snorkeling and Scuba Diving are big hits on the tiny islands of the Tobago Cays. When you tire of those activities, take a tour of the islands on a charter sailboat. You can also explore the Botanic Gardens or Fort Charlotte as cultural activities during your stay.
Weather on St. Vincent and the Grenadines
The driest months on the Grenadines are January through May with April being the driest month. If you want to stay clear of rain, make sure to not travel in July as the rain falls constantly during this time period. The temperature stays between 68 and 88 degrees Fahrenheit year-round.
Languages
A localized Creole language is spoken on the islands, but if you are able to speak English, you will have no trouble during your visit to St. Vincent.
Touring
We highly suggest using the air taxi to hop from island to island during your stay. Visit SVGAir.com for flight information. St. Vincent and the Grenadines is also known world-wide for the some of the best sailing, so if flying isn’t your thing, or if you would like a more leisurely tour of the islands, chartering a sailboat or yacht is absolutely possible. See SVGTourism.com for more information on chartering a boat.
Map of St. Vincent and the Grenadines Islands
Select Pictures of St. Vincent and the Grenadines
