| Blessed with lush mountains, volcanic-rich soil and unspoiled landscapes of brilliant flora and beautiful crystal clear waters, the idyllic islands and deserted cays of the Grenadines emerge as a prime eco-playground. There’s something here for everyone from sailing and dolphin-watching, to hiking the nature trails and swimming in waterfalls. You can climb to the top of a volcano, or explore the fascinating underwater gardens surrounding this pristine archipelago. This necklace of thirty-two islands and cays in the Eastern Caribbean boasts spectacular landscapes, beautiful white-sand beaches and mesmerizing turquoise blue waters. Picture St. Vincent, the largest of these sister islands, as a kite floating in a sea of blue, and the Grenadine islands of Bequia, Mustique, Canouan, Mayreau, Palm, Union and Petit St. Vincent, as the ribbons of this exotic kite's tail. Scattered liberally in between these inhabited islands are deserted cays, rocks, sand bars and lagoons all teeming with sea-life and alive with color.
The islands gained international acclaim as a world-class movie location after the Grenadines filming of the 2004 hit film: 'Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl', starring Johnny Depp. Filming went on for almost a year and the islands subsequently became the most talked-about hangout in the Caribbean.
Canouan Island:
Located in the heart of The Grenadines, a region known for its unsurpassed sailing, marine life and Caribbean charm. Just 110 miles west of Barbados, the island's three square miles are dotted with lush green rolling hills, secluded white sand beaches and one of the world's largest coral reefs, which is home to an amazing array of fish and corals and offers excellent snorkeling and scuba-diving. With a population of only 1500 residents, Canouan Island is an intimately friendly and welcoming island paradise for those seeking a sophisticated and idyllic Caribbean getaway.
Palm Island:
Spectacular 135-acre island paradise reached via a 45-minute flight from Barbados to neighboring Union Island, followed by an 8-minute ride by private launch. Visitors to this romantic private resort island will enjoy a tranquil island ambience and panoramic walking trails that show off indigenous flora and fauna. Palm Island offers a wide variety of powerboat and sailboat excursions (including boat trips to the world-famous Tobago Cays) designed to introduce you to nearby islands in the Grenadines chain. Visiting yachts and traditional beach homes contribute a sense of authentic island life.
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