St. Vincent St. Vincent is steeped in natural beauty and history: the Botanical Gardens here are the oldest in he Western Hemisphere - Captain Bligh of Mutiny on The Bounty fame (immortalized in the film of the same title with Sir Anthony Hopkins and Mel Gibson) anchored here on January 23, 1793 to drop off 300 hundred precious breadfruit saplings that had been the purpose of his previous ill-fated mission. There are beautiful waterfalls (especially at Baleine), abundant and peculiar tropical wildlife to see on many of the nature trails including the rare St. Vincent Parrot and also the impressive La Soufrière Volcano. Many petroglyphs have been left by the Pre-Colombian Indians; many examples are on display in the National Museum and there are huge examples of rock carvings on the East Coast and at Barrouallie and Yambou. Sightseeing and tours are well worth it.

Falls of Baleine, St. Vincent

Port Elizabeth, Bequia

The Grenadines The Grenadines are a scattering of over 30 islands and cays, some inhabited, some not. Many are in sight of one another - most are no more than a few miles long and have idyllic beaches and near perfect conditions for sailing, diving and snorkeling. The islands have a colorful history and culture, each island slightly different from the next. The Grenadines offer some of the finest sailing in the world - you can charter a yacht and plot your own course or join any number of crews. Many of the sightseeing and tour companies in St. Vincent offer trips to The Grenadines. The color of the sea, with its unbelievable shades of blue and turquoise, never fails to lure the most seasoned of yachtsmen and shy celebrities. Try to get to the Tobago Cays and Palm Island - the un-spoilt natural beauty of The Grenadines both above and below the water really takes some beating. Ask the next celebrity you meet.