St Vincent | Grenadines Island Travel
St Vincent | Grenadines Overview
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is an island nation in the Caribbean, north of Trinidad and Tobago. It shares the southernmost Grenadines Islands with the independent island nation of Grenada. The Saint Vincent and Grenadines shares a tropical climate with seasonal temperature variation. It is best to have a vacation when avoiding the rainy months from May through November.
St Vincent | Grenadines Main Attractions
Tropical nature in Saint Vincent and Grenadines is soothingly lovely. Terns, herons and sandpipers patrol the beaches and tide pools in silence, under the gaze of magnificent frigate birds who sail overhead. With each puff of breeze, white cedar trees bordering the shore sprinkle the sand with pale blossoms, like flower girls at a beach wedding.
Another attraction of St Vincent and Grenadines was founded in 1768, the Botanical Garden. It is a commercial breeding ground for plants brought from other part of the world. It is believed to be the oldest such gardens in the Western Hemisphere. Intricate and rare species of plants, flowers and trees including a breadfruit tree from the original plant brought by Captain Bligh in 1793 can be found here. There is also the national flower, the Soufriere Tree and the national bird, Amazona Guildingi.
St Vincent | Grenadines Activities
Saint Vincent and Grenadines offers a variety of recreation and adventures. Have a glance to the several of attractions of the islands: visit the world famous gardens of the island, the Arawak Rock Cravings, enjoy the view of the Fort Charlotte, and eat pork or chicken at the roadside. Boost up the adrenaline discovering the beauty of the secluded sites of the island. You may either climb the Soufriere Volcano which is not easy to climb, hike the Vermont Nature Trail, or hike up to and enjoy the view from Fort Duvernette.
St Vincent | Grenadines Accommodation & Dining
St. Vincent and the Grenadines has more than 60 visitor accommodations which provide convenience, elegance, service and sheer comfort. Whether you prefer a more luxurious establishment or a simple budget accommodation, Saint Vincent and Grenadines welcomes you with accommodations that are ideally suited to you. The islands are a tropical paradise and offer an excellent range of dining options to suit all desires and budget. The essence of SVG's culinary strength owes much to its cultural diversity; food from all over the Caribbean combined to create a fusion of different cooking styles and dishes.
St Vincent | Grenadines Shopping & Nightlife
Don't expect a lavish nightlife when you are in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Evening entertainment is centered on the hotels, restaurants and bars. Some of few restaurants and bars in the downtown Kingstown area and villa offer live entertainment mostly on the weekends. Expect shops in Saint Vincent and Grenadine to showcase all the things you need for your vacation. There are also souvenir and craft shops in the islands.
Getting To & Around St Vincent | Grenadines
Despite the huge number of docks and bays, including two large enough to accommodate a cruise ship, the vast majority of travelers come to the country by aeroplane. There is also the largest airport, the E.T. Joshua just outside the capital of Kingstown. Most flights in and out are relatively local, mostly flying to and from nearby islands such as Canouan, St. Lucia, Barbados, and Saint Kitts.
