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Saint Vincent Island: A Tropical Paradise

Vacation and Travel to Saint Vincent
View of small islands off the coast of Bequia, part of St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

Saint Vincent is a volcanic island located in the Caribbean Sea, between Grenada and Saint Lucia. The island is mountainous and has many thick forests and a tropical, humid climate. The mainland of Saint Vincents is one of the few places on earth where there are both black and white sand beaches. Most of the beaches on Grenada have white sand, while Saint Vincent has areas sprinkled with both.

Saint Vincent is home of one of the most studied volcanoes in the world, La Soufriere. The volcano rises to 4,048 miles above sea level and a guided tour takes visitors along the Windward Coast of Saint Vincent. The highway runs along the Atlantic Ocean and goes through the Byrea Tunnel which was built in 1813, to provide a passageway through this islands. The road then leaves the highway and travels past the Orange Hill Plantation to the foot trail. After a hike through a canopy of coconut trees and lush foliage, guests will reach the summit. Once there, it provides stunning views of the surrounding region and a great photo opportunity.

The Wallilabou River runs through Saint Vincent and west to the Caribbean Sea. The Trinity Falls are located here. Here tourists can visit twelve foot tall waterfalls and swim in shallow pools of crystal waters between four and six feet deep. There is a picnic and lounge area on the grounds and hiking trails all over the area. Several locations around the river were used to film scenes in the movie, “Pirates Of The Caribbean”, starring Johnny Depp. Many tourists find this area to be a welcome respite after touring some of the more lively attractions on the island.

On a scenic drive through Kingstown, tourists will pass through several small villages and find the Vermont Nature Trail Tour. The Vermont Nature Trail Tour provides guests with the chance to visit and explore the Saint Vincent Parrot Reserve. The tour covers more than 10,870 acres and was set aside to help preserve and protect the Saint Vincent Parrot and its natural habitat.

Another attraction that draws in tourists is the Old Hegg Sea Turtle Sanctuary on Park Beach, Bequia. The sanctuary was founded by Orton “Brother” King, a former turtle researcher and diver, who dedicated his life to the preservation of the Hawksbill turtles. Guests can view tanks of turtles that are at every developmental stage, from freshly hatched to two year olds. Once the turtles have been raised or rehabbed by Brother King, they are returned to the wild. So far, the sanctuary has saved the lives of over 2,000 sea turtles.

The best kept treasure of Saint Vincent, has to be the coral reefs that surround the five uninhabited islands known as the Tobago Cays. There are calm, sparkling clear waters that are perfect for even the novice snorkeler. Petit Bateau is to the north and is a shaded beach and offers divers the chance to experience Horseshoe Reef.

There are several standard hotels available for travels to stay, but it is the more unique locations on the island that are worth exploring. The Saltwhistle Bay Resort is reachable by boat, across the channel on the island of Mayreau. With a population of the island limited to only 250 people, the island is a great location for those seeking privacy and seclusion. The Cotton House captures all the essence of the Caribbean and is located on the island of Mustique. This hotel is noted for its outstanding cuisine and the warm, inviting staff who caters to the every need of the guests. To vacation on the island of Saint Vincent, is to truly understand the meaning of the word paradise.

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