Lonely PlanetJul 22
A guide to the Caribbean's Grenadine Islands
Explore the islands of the Grenadines, from luxury private islands and natural beauty to cultural traditions and music festivals worth returning to year after year.
local vendors sell handmade beauty products, banana art, baskets
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- Balinese-themed villa built for David BowieHotelpriciest accommodations in the region
- Basil's BarRestaurantoverlooking the main harbor
- Mustique Blues FestivalFestivalgathering of the world’s biggest blues acts
- Mustique Charitable Trust craft fairMarketlocal vendors sell handmade beauty products, banana art, baskets
- Friendship RosePlaceelegant Caribbean schooner for day cruises
- Elsewhere
- Tobago CaysSightGrenadines, Saint Vincent and the Grenadineshighlight of any trip, best snorkeling in the Caribbean
- La SoufrièreSightGrenadines, Saint Vincent and the Grenadinesactive volcano
- Bequia Music FestivalFestivalBequia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadinesone of the island’s most popular events, kicks off in January
- CarnivalFestivalBequia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadinestakes place at the end of June
- Bequia Fisherman’s DayFestivalBequia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadineslargest annual fishing event
- Nine MorningsFestivalBequia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadineslocal pre-Christmas activity
- Tobago Cays Marine ParkAttractionGrenadines, Saint Vincent and the Grenadinesuninhabited, surrounded by an impressive barrier reef
- Salt Whistle BaySightMayreau, Saint Vincent and the Grenadinesone of the most perfect bays in the Grenadines
- CharlestownNeighborhoodCanouan, Saint Vincent and the Grenadinesvillage with lovely sands and fine snorkeling
- Canouan RegattaFestivalCanouan, Saint Vincent and the Grenadinesattracts crowds for boat races and competitions
- CliftonNeighborhoodUnion Island, Saint Vincent and the Grenadinesmain street lined with cafes and restaurants
- Big SandSightUnion Island, Saint Vincent and the Grenadineswonderful crescent of powdery white sand
- Maroon FestivalFestivalUnion Island, Saint Vincent and the Grenadinesinspiration from harvest rituals of enslaved West Africans
- Princess Margaret BeachSightBequia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Lower BaySightBequia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines