British Airways High Life: The Caribbean: St Vincent and Grenadines

Date: 01/09/2011

The Caribbean's sleepy St Vincent and the Grenadines move along at their own pace – the perfect respite from the buzz of Barbados, says Ben Lerwill (Travel Journalist).

"In St Vincent and the Grenadines, say the locals, change happens slowly. They're proud of the fact. For those who think of the Caribbean as one long archipelago of hotels and poolside frangipani trees, these islands are a neat way of breaking the misconception. They sit just 100 miles due west of Barbados, but while half-hour air connections are regular, the similarities are few. Where Barbados is slick, SVG (to use regional parlance) is the perfect place to decamp for a weekend."

If you're staying for more than 72 hours? The luxurious 4+ star Palm Island Resort — the sole occupant of the eponymous private island — provides week-long, all-inclusive stays in a dreamy setting. Call Western & Oriental on +44 (0)20 7963 6655 for more information on this and other luxury holiday resorts in St Vincent and Grenadines and the Caribbean. 

For a mid-range holiday resort, Bequia Beach Hotel, on Friendship Bay, is a tasteful resort with a focus on good food. Western & Oriental offers seven nights for £1,275 pp (Valid for travel during 7 October - 8 December including airport transfers).

 Published in British Airways High Life.