The leeward coast has spectacular slopes and valleys running down to beaches lapped by the tranquil Caribbean Sea. Bequia 9 miles south of St Vincent and the largest of the Grenadines. It is an island oriented to the sea, retaining age-old traditions of boat building, whaling and fishing. Admiralty bay, the island's natural harbour is a favourite haven for yachtsmen from all over the world. The island is encircled by gold sand beaches excellent for sailing, scuba diving and snorkeling.
Lodgings vary from luxurious resort cottages to simple West Indian inns.
The island has an airstrip for for light aircraft Mayreau One of the smaller Grenadines and privately owned with few residents, it can be reached by boat from Union Island. Salt Whistle Bay Resort is the major hotel. Dennis' Hideaway is a guest house and restaurant Mustique A gem of an island measuring 3 by 1 miles with a landscape as genteel as its lifestyle - green hills roll into soft white sand beaches and turquoise waters. Privately owned, this Grenadine isle has long attracted the elite of the world, including British royalty. The Cotton House, a sprawling 18th century plantation house, has been converted to the islands only resort.