Issue link: https://viewer.e-digitaleditions.com/i/471424
THE GRENADINES Water reigns in this chain of 32 unblemished islands and cays. Leisure sailors, snorkelers, divers, sea turtles and six types of dolphins are among the most common visitors to the coral-rich Tobago Cays and nine inhabited islands, where the privacy is a prize for those who simply want to get away from it all. Even the primary landmark of the "mainland" of St. Vincent shies from too much attention, with thick banks of clouds covering the peak of La Soufrière Volcano. The Falls of Baleine also hides in modesty; the spectacular cascades are accessible only by boat. On the other hand, the oldest botanical garden in the Caribbean, found in downtown Kingston, is hypnotizingly beautyful and flants it. Halfway between St. Vincent and Grenada, the Spice Island, lies Canouan Island, proud to call itself one of the chain's larger islands at three square miles. Home to an exhilarating Jim Fazio designed18-hole championship golf course, with every hole overlooking the Caribbean Sea, the serenity of this island is matched only by nearby Palm Island, a 135 acre destination whose name is derived from the many coconut palms planted by Americans John "Johnny Coconuts" and Mary Caldwell in order to reclaim the island's lower lying interior. Local ferries let visitors trade island for island, but peace and solitude are a constant. To Barbados G R E N A D A T H E G R E N A D I N E S Palm Is. Union Canouan St. Vincent Kingstown St. George's Caribbean Sea A T L A N T I C O C E A N B 0 6 miles 0 6 km 2 BUCCAMENT BAY RESORT OOOOO This five-star, all-inclusive, luxury beach hotel is located on the stunning Caribbean island of St. Vincent, surrounded by lush green mountains and rainforest, with a beautiful white-sand beach. Buccament Bay Resort is a premier holiday destination for the family, offering a variety of activities to cater to all interests, including the Liverpool Football Club Soccer School, Pat Cash Tennis Academy, the Harlequin Performing Arts Academy, and The Spa, with treatments by ESPA ® . 1 ALL-INCLUSIVE 1 ST. VINCENT PALM ISLAND 2 ALL-INCLUSIVE PALM ISLAND RESORT, THE GRENADINES OOOOO Described as a paradise within paradise, this is one of the smallest, most intimate islands in the Grenadines—just 135 acres in total, surrounded by five dazzling white-sand beaches. There are only 42 guestrooms and villas, each with incredible views of either the gardens or turquoise sea. Green certification. 80 St. Vincent & The Grenadines ST. VINCENT &