How to Find Luxury Hotels in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines are islands located in the Caribbean Sea off the coast of Central America. The Grenadines are a chain of small islands: Bequia, Mustique, Canouan, Mayreau, Tobago Cays, Palm Island, Petit Saint Vincent and Union Island. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines became part of a British colony in 1871 and became independent in 1969.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Computer and telephone access for making reservations

Get to Know Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

1. Charter a luxury yacht for a fabulous experience. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines are known for some of the best yachting and sailing in the world.

2. Communicate with the locals easily. Saint Vincent and The Grenadines' official language is English.

3. Visit Kingstown's botanical gardens, the oldest in the western hemisphere.

Arrive in Saint Vincent and The Grenadines

4. Fly into Saint Vincent's largest airport, Arnos Vale International Airport. The airport is near Saint Vincent's capitol, Kingstown.

5. Rent a car to explore the Leeward or Windward areas of the island. This drive is a visual feast of tropical flora and fauna.

Find Luxury Accommodations in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

6. Take in the view by staying at a resort with luxury accommodations. Saint Vincent's resorts that overlook the magnificent black sandy beaches are one choice among many. To book accommodations, contact The St Vincent and the Grenadines Ministry of Tourism and Culture at [phone] or visit their Web site (see Resources, below).

7. Spend the night at a local bed and breakfast. Bed and breakfasts offer a cozy and luxurious alternative to the large resorts on the island--often at quite reasonable prices.

8. Accommodations on the islands can range from a nominal fee to $1,000 and up per night, but expect luxury accommodations to run on the higher end of the scale.

9. Prepare to pay for your luxury accommodations with Eastern Caribbean currency (EC) if you are paying in cash.

Tips & Warnings

• Car insurance is mandatory.
• Pack casual resort attire for wear during the day. Due to local customs, do not wear swimwear on the street or in shops and restaurants.
• Petty theft is common. Do not leave valuables unattended.
• Hurricane season officially runs from June to November in the Caribbean.