Union Island

Union Island is an incredible Island on it's own.

Discovery at Marigot Bay

Start your Windward Islands vacation at the Discovery Resort at Marigot Bay. Discovery is a 5 star resort, nestled in a lush tropical hillside overlooking Marigot Bay. The views are absolutely breathtaking from the Discovery and the rooms are outrageously beautiful! You can inquire at info@discoverystlucia.com. A night at the Discovery Resort or extend for a week. You won't regret it. The Moorings is also located just below Discovery, so you can rent a sailboat and explore the Windward Islands at your leisure with a captain or if you are skilled enough, rent the boat yourself!

Boat Building

Boat building used to be the way of life in Bequia and there is still evidence that many of the local men still have the knack and still work on their boats along the waters. There are also craftsmen displaying their hand carved boats that are sold in the shops in the center of town and on the weekend, especially Saturday near the market, many men have their crafts on sale. They are a work of art and so beautiful one has to purchase a boat and take it home with them. I have one of these boats and I love to look at it every day as it reminds me of our Windward Islands vacation in Bequia.

Bequia

Step out of your Caribbean yacht charter and get into your dinghy and head for downtown Port Elizabeth. Tie up at the dinghy dock and walk towards the left into town. There you can pick up a taxi to tour the island of Bequia. Bequia is so fascinating and full of history and the taxi driver's are full of knowledge and will take up one end of the island to the other. It is the best way to see all that Bequia has to offer. Stop along side of the road and get a bite to eat or stop for dinner. Your driver will know exactly where to take you!

Moonhole

While anchored in Admiralty Bay, one can walk along Tony Gibbons Beach, aka Princess Margaret's Beach and at the farthest corner you may see these open air, huge stone like structures that everyone refers to as "Moonhole" Jim and Sheena Johnson offer tours for $40 EC to tour the houses that are vacant and they literally grow out of the rocks located on the cliff above. You cannot not sail or climb up the mountainous hillside and it is best to take a taxi to Moonhole. Make sure that you call a day ahead and make reservations to make sure that either Jim or Sheena are there. Or if feeling very adventurous after seeing the fantastic view, one may even rent the house by the week for your next Caribbean vacation.

Bequia Scuba Diving

While on your Caribbean vacation, make sure that you book a scuba diving trip if you love to dive and snorkel. Dive Bequia which you can call at VHF: 16 will take you diving with their scuba instructors. They work closely with the Canouan Dive Center as well and this way you are able to dive at both Islands, if you choose.

Caribbean Vacation

Now is the time to start planning your Caribbean vacation because the airlines have dropped their prices, however they also have limited their services. Whether you start from the east coast, west coast or from the middle of the country, most of the major airlines will get you to San Juan or Barbados. Planning is most important as there is no direct flight to any of the Windward Islands, but many connecting flights are available. You have Liat Airlines, who covers most of the Windward Islands, there is also Mustique Air, American Eagle, SVG Air, and they will get you where you want to be! Start planning today!