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	Island home Local highlights Factual information Getting out and about Travel arrangements Our hotels To book Contact us			One of the most striking impressions of St Vincent and the Grenadines must be from the air flying between St Vincent and the other islands. You behold a breathtaking panorama of the sea in a multitude of shades of green, turquoise and blue and dotted here and there islands of varying sizes, frequently enveloped by white sandy beaches. Although much in demand by yachtsmen and favoured by the aristocracy, St Vincent and the Grenadines in particular are quite off the beaten track and uncommercial. St Vincent is a lush, tropical mountainous island of fishing villages, bananas and coconuts. Most of its beaches are of black volcanic sand. The Grenadines each have their own character. Bequia in particular is charming, relaxed and very pretty with gingerbread houses, flamboyant trees, bougainvillaea and caters well for the visitor. Canouan is still quite natural and is only starting to be developed. Petit St Vincent in particular and Palm Island to a great extent are both occupied exclusively by the hotels we feature. The Grenadines provide an away from it all holiday destination, with glorious natural scenery and great sailing and snorkelling opportunities.