St Vincent and the Grenadines Holidays

St Vincent & the Grenadines are a set of smaller islands located south of St Lucia, all belonging to the group of Windward Islands. St Vincent is famous for its volcanic La Soufriere peak, standing over 1200 meters high. The Grenadines are consisted of several smaller islands and beautiful cays. There you will find powdery white beaches, amazing scenery and crystal-clear Caribbean waters. St Vincent & the Grenadines were also the setting for the popular Hollywood movies ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’, which adds to the charm of this amazing archipelago with over thirty islands and cays.

The climate in St Vincent & the Grenadines is tropical, with mild trade winds blowing and lowering the temperatures a bit. The average year-round temperatures are between 25 C and 30 C. The main tourist season is between December and April, while the rainy season is between June and November. However, the showers are quick and short, so the weather is almost always nice.

St Vincent & the Grenadines has something to offer for everyone, regardless of what type of holiday you are most interested in. Fantastic coral reefs, white sandy beaches, secluded coves, fabulous mountain peaks and volcanic landscapes make this country one of the most diverse in the Caribbean Sea.

St Vincent is the largest of all islands, and its capital city of Kingstown is well worth visiting. There you fill find great botanical gardens with rare tropical trees and plants, and many buildings with a very attractive Colonial architecture. St Mary's Roman Catholic Cathedral is a major landmark that is stunningly nice both from outside and inside. St Vincent is the island to visit if you are a nature lover, as there are some great hiking trails that lead to the volcano peaks of La Soufriere. The Grenadines are very peaceful islands that offer a laidback atmosphere. The largest island of the Grenadines - Bequia is a charming spot to visit, while Mustique is a place that regularly attracts celebrities, movie stars, as well as members of the British Royal Family.

A great way to fully experience St Vincent & the Grenadines is to go from island to island with a boat. The country is one of the best yachting destinations in the world, so the best way to explore it is by yacht. Start by visiting the unbelievably beautiful Tobago Cays. The beauty of the coral reefs found there cannot be described, and this spot has been all-time favorite for snorkelers and scuba divers. Tobago Cays are a group of tiny uninhabited islands and the only way to reach them is by boat.

Waterfalls of Baleine, beaches of Canouan and the Mount Parnassus are a few other great attractions to visit on St Vincent & the Grenadines. Also worth checking is the Young Island, which is just a couple of hundred meters apart from St Vincent. From the Young Island you can enjoy perfect views on the sea, and this island is also perfect for spending a romantic vacation, as it has one resort consisting of a few dozen rustic cottages spread across the beaches.