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St. Vincent sightseeing. Travel guide - attractions, sights, nature and touristic places

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines may not be known for an average traveler, but this destination has become very popular with riches and celebrities. The country consists of a chain of small islands, the Grenadines that stretch from Grenada to Saint Vincent Island. Out of 30 islands in the Grenadines, less than a half is inhabited. The islands are a perfect destination for beach rest thanks to crystal clean water and white sand.

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Saint Vincent is the largest island of the country. The capital, Kingstown, and the majority of population live there. Apart from leisure rest, the island is a great place for hiking. Travellers are welcome to make a journey to the La Soufriere volcano. It’s a tall active volcano, a walk on which will not be an easy task, but the panoramic views are very rewarding.

As a rule, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines are visited during cruises, but these islands are worth a separate visit. Some islands like Mustique are popular with celebrities, so local hotels are expensive. Islands like Bequia and Tobago Cays are internationally known centres of yachting. Canouan Island, Union Island and Mayreau Island offer everything the Caribbean is famous for. As the islands are located not far away from each other, they are connected with a system of ferries, so it’s easy to hop from one island to another. Travellers can spend half a day on an uninhabited island, visit a bar in posh Mustique and return to sleep to their island. There are organized tours to the islands as well as special yacht tours. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

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Fort Charlotte is one of the main architectural landmarks of the islands. It was built on Saint Vincent in the 18th century for protection purposes, but during its long history the fort was used in a different way. One of its parts was even used as a women’s prison. The fort is located not far from the capital on a high ridge and offers panoramic views of the region. It is also possible to visit the officers’ quarters and see old paintings that will tell you more about the Black Carib history.

Fans of nature landmarks are recommended to visit the Botanic Gardens that are known as the oldest botanic gardens in West India. The city of Kingstown is also worth a visit as this is the cultural and economic heart of the country. Kingstown is a large port, so it’s quite a noisy place with numerous cargo ships and large cruise ships. If you lack privacy, there are many fantastic beaches with white and black sand near the city.

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The discoverer of the archipelago was Christopher Columbus. His team boarded the island of Saint Vincent in 1498. At the end of the 15th century, the islands were inhabited by the Caribs. They had resisted Spanish colonizers for several years. Only in the middle of the 18th century, the Europeans managed to suppress constant uprisings. In the 17th-18th centuries, France and Great Britain attracted by vast fertile lands fought for the right to control the islands.

As a result of the long-standing struggle, Great Britain obtained control over the archipelago. The European settlers created vast tobacco, coffee, cotton and indigo plantations. Like in other European colonies, after the abolition of slavery in the middle of the 19th century, the islands saw the times of crisis. Only in 1979, the archipelago gained complete independence from Great Britain. It should be noted that the agriculture is still an important component of its economy. On the islands, there are vast banana and coconut plantations. Arrowroot is also grown here: from its roots is starch produced.

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Villa Stargrov

From the series “Houses of Famous People and Stars Currently Open to Tourists”

Many of the celebrities' houses are only accessible to their fans during the excursions. The supporters of Mick Jagger, on the other hand, have a chance to spend a few days in his house. On the picturesque Mustique island is one of the most magnificent houses of the musician - the 'Stargov' villa. It is located on the coast and is surrounded by the incredibly beautiful exotic garden. The villa has a quiet and romantic atmosphere.

Today, all those interested can rent the luxurious villa. A week of the stay costs about 15,000 US Dollars. The villa is characterized by the rather original architecture. It consists of six individual pavilions, which are connected to each other by transitions. The villa is designed in Japanese style. The best designers in the world have worked on their … Read all

Palm Island

From the series “The Most Beautiful Islands on the Planet”

The enchanting tiny island of Palm Island is part of the island state of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Just a few years ago the island had a different name - Prun Island. After the new owners planted a few hundred palm trees on the island, it was decided to rename the island. The area of the private island is relatively small and forms about 54 hectares. A few years ago the excellent spa hotel was opened on its territory.

The construction of the first hotel on the island was begun in 1966, by its owner John Coldwell. Even then the unique nature of the island attracted hundreds of travelers. At present there are 20 chic villas at the disposal of the island guests. All villas are built exclusively from eco-materials. On the coast, in the shade of the palm trees, the beautiful … Read all

Mustique Island

From the series “The Most Beautiful Islands on the Planet”

Tourists visiting the Grenadines archipelago can look past the picturesque private island of Mustique. The length of the wonderfully beautiful island forms about 5 km, and the width - 2.5 km. Surrounded by lush tropical forests, the area is about 5.7 sq km. And is of volcanic origin. One of the main features of the island is its unique warm climate.

Thanks to its unique location, there are never any strong hurricanes on the island's surface. These favorable conditions have contributed to the planting of the extensive orchards. At the moment, there are only three tiny villages on the isle criterion. Around 800 people live on Mustique. In 1958 the island was bought by the rich Scottish Baron Colin Tennant. He has ensured that the unique ecological system of the tropical island has been … Read all

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