Saint Vincent
and the Grenadines is an island nation in the Lesser Antilles
chain of the Caribbean Sea. Its territory consists of the main island
of Saint Vincent and the northern two-thirds of the Grenadines.
The country has a British colonial history and is now part of the
Commonwealth of Nations and Caricom. on October 27, 1979, they achieved full independence from within the Commonwealth from Britain. The 32 islands of Grenadines
total 17 square miles. The nine inhabited islands are St. Vincent, Young Island, Bequia, Mustique, Canouan,
Union Island, Palm Island,
Mayreau, and Petit St Vincent.
Capital: Kingston
Geography: 150 sq mi
Population: 119,000
Religion: Protestant, Roman Catholic, and others.
Language: English, French Patois.
Currency: East
Caribbean Dollar; US$ is widely accepted.
Time Zone: Atlantic Time
Zone
Electricity: 220/240 volt, 50 cycle
Other Tibits:
Transportation: Drive on the left side of the street.
Laws: It is illegal to wear or import camouflage clothing in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
Entry Requirements:
All U.S. Citizens and Canadian nationals, including infants, must
have a valid passport that is valid for six months past the
date of first entry into Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and an
onward or return ticket. A visa is not required.
Getting There:
Travel Time to the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines from (requires connecting flights through the Barbodos, Puerto Rico, or Grenada): Los
Angeles: 14 hrs 55 min Atlanta:
8 hrs 34 min New York: 9 hrs 30 min
Chicago: 9 hrs 37 min Miami: 10
hrs 10 min Washington
DC:
9 hrs 5 min
Dallas: 10 hrs 40 min San Juan:
7 hrs 5 min
Antigua: 1
hrs 20 min
Barbados: 40
min
Toronto: 8
hrs Vancouver: 14 hrs 20 min
The construction of the Argyle International Airport on the eastern coast of St. Vincent is slated to open in early 2012, which would lead to the availability of nonstop flights from the U.S. and Canada.
Popular Shopping Items:
Model Boats
Native Pottery
Jewelry
Wall Hangings
Baskets
Fabrics
Major
Attractions: St Mary's
Catholic Church Fort Charlotte - view the sea &
islands. Botanical Gardens - oldest in the Western Hemisphere. National Museum Mesopotamia Valley - panoramic view
of the Caribbean. Buccament Valley Nature Trail - tropical rain forest. Canouan - beaches Soufriere - 4,000 foot volcano
Travel
Seasons: Peak Season: Mid-December to Easter. Low Season: Easter to mid-December Spring Break: March & April Hurricane Season: June to November
Seasons:
Spring: Mar - May
Summer: June - August
Fall/Autumn: Sept - Nov
Winter: Dec - Feb
International
Travel Warehouse
Los Angeles, CA USA
Tel: 1.310.312.1116 info@itwusa.com
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St.
Vincent & The Grenadines Resort Vacations
Welcome to St.
Vincent & The Grenadines!
The magical Grenadines. A part of the world where time is suspended, waters are clear and beaches are white. In this mystical strand of jewels lies the gem of Palm Island. Sea grapes snuggle around the five, dazzling, alabaster strands that frame the 100-acre sandy sanctuary, and unrivaled setting offering the most serene found anywhere in the entire Caribbean.
With a total of three square miles, Canouan Island is one of the larger of the 32 islands that comprise St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Canouan is set about half way down the island group which drape like a watch chain between St. Vincent and Grenada.
British customs predominate in St. Vincent, appreciated most for
its botanical beauty. South of St. Vincent, enjoy perhaps the
finest yachting in the Eastern Caribbean along the charming 40
mile string of islands know as the Grenadines.
Welcome to
Palm Island Resort . . . A private island paradise ...
At the World Travel Awards it was named The Worlds
Leading Private Island. Caribbean Travel & Life ranks
it amongst the Caribbeans most romantic resorts.
Travel & Leisure says it is one of the best places to
stay in the world. Palm Island is a very special place.
It lies on its
own 135-acre island in the Grenadines, that chain of exclusive
little islands that runs between St. Vincent in the north and
Grenada in the south. It is reached via a 45-minute flight from
Barbados to neighboring Union Island, followed by an 8-minute
ride by private launch.
Great care has
been taken to ensure the resort blends in with these untouched
natural surroundings. The five white sand beaches are complemented
by just 37 guest rooms that are dwarfed by the coconut palms and
charmingly styled with their island-setting in mind. Activities
are low-key and generally focused upon the sand and the sea, whilst
dining is always a breeze-cooled beachfront affair, the delicious
Euro-Caribbean cuisine taking full advantage of freshly-caught
seafood and locally-grown vegetables.
Yet Palm Island
is not just a resort. Its a place where guests slow down,
recharge their batteries and gradually rediscover the wonders
of nature. Panoramic walking trails show off indigenous iguanas
and interesting birdlife. Visiting yachts and traditional beach
homes contribute a sense of authentic island life. And boat trips
to the world-famous Tobago Cays ensure visitors leave with a great
sense of place.
The resort is accessible
via the hotels launch from Union Island, which is about a 10-minute
ride. There are daily flights from Barbados to Union Island.
Amenities
A quiet 135-acre,
All-inclusive retreat.
Romance and
relaxation amid breathtaking scenery.
This resort
is set on its own private island hideaway in the strand of isles
that are St. Vincent and The Grenadines.
The 37 guest
rooms are free from the intrusion of TVs and phones and offer
custom-designed bamboo furniture, luxurious linens, and a balcony
or patio.
The resort offers
secluded white-sand beaches and exotic tropical landscapes.
Freeform swimming
pool with cascading waterfalls.
Services available
for an additional charge include private picnic lunches, deep-sea
fishing excursions, scuba diving, and boat trips to the nearby
world-renowned Tobago Cays.
Note:
The luggage
allowance is 44 pounds per person and due to the vagaries of
inter-island flights, there is a possibility that a guest's
luggage may not arrive at Palm Island at the same time the guest
arrives. Therefore, guests are encouraged to pack a carry-on
bag with a change of clothes and necessary toiletries in the
event their luggage does not arrive at Palm Island until the
following day.
Palm Island Resort
offers an array of activities, and entertainment.
Windsurfing
Snorkeling
Sailing
Kayaking
Hobie
Cats
Reef Fishing
Surf Fishing
Table
Games
Open-air
fitness center
Three
hiking trails
Guided
walking tours
Library
with book exchange
Satellite
TV Lounge
Table
tennis
Bicycles
Freshwater
swimming pool with waterfall and sun terraces
Daytime tennis
court (including balls and rackets)
Pitch &
putt 'island-style' golf course
Day Sailing
There are nice yachts for day-long sailing trips to nearby islands,
such as the famed Tobago Cays, Mayreau, Petit St. Vincent and
Union Island. Trips are between 9:30am-4pm. Book in the office
or boutique.
Night Life
3 nights of entertainment and an all year round weekly beach
barbecue with calypso music and a
jump up for those who can struggle to the dance floor! On Wednesdays
- Manager's Punch Party.
Union Island
Interesting to visit and see, friendly people, shops, bars,
taxi tours, restaurants, boutiques, groceries, and village atmosphere.
On Palm Island,
all meals and drinks (by the glass) are included in stays.
Grenadines
Restaurant
Intimate gourmet dining in three different areas, ensuring guests
ultimate privacy and maximum dining space for breakfast, lunch,
and dinner.
Yacht Club Restaurant
& Bar
Smaller, livelier, casual, grill-type fare, located beachside
with its own bar.
Room service
for continental breakfast.
Afternoon
tea
Note: Dress
Code:
In the restaurants, shoes are worn and bathing suits covered.
After 6:30pm, men wear shirts with collars and short or long sleeves
(no t-shirts or tank tops), slacks. Tailored Bermuda-length shorts
are allowed for men in summer season; and women wear dresses,
skirts, slacks, culottes or tailored Bermuda-length shorts (no
"short shorts" or cutoffs). No jeans for men or women
in the evenings.
The resort offers
37 expertly designed and authentically decorated guest rooms each
of which embodies the true spirit of the Grenadines.
Palm
View Guest Rooms
(approx. 450 sq. ft.), Housed in two separate buildings set slightly
back in the gardens. They all feature sitting areas and private
furnished terraces overlooking either the pool or the sands. Features
include a king-size bed, a deep soaking tub and a separate shower.
Rollaway available for third person. Maximum Occupancy: 3 adults
or 2 adults and 1 child.
Beachfront
Cottage
(approx. 320 sq. ft.), These 20 cottages are housed in ten separate
buildings on the beach, all with furnished private terraces and
direct ocean views. Features include king-size beds and bathrooms
with shower only. Maximum Occupancy: 2 adults.
Plantation
House (Suite)
(approx. 560 sq. ft.), These four rooms are housed in a two-story
building set slightly back in the gardens. Features include two
queen-size sleigh beds, a small sitting area, a double shower
and a covered furnished terrace or balcony. Maximum Occupancy:
3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.
Island
Loft
(approx. 514 sq. ft.), Three of the stilted island lofts are individual
wooden cottages with two queen-size beds, private terraces and
ocean views. Two are housed in a shared wooden building on the
beach and feature king-size beds, deep-soaking tubs and separate
showers. Maximum Occupancy: 3 adults.
Room Amenities
All guest rooms and lofts feature air conditioning, ceiling fans,
louvered-windows, custom-designed rattan and bamboo furniture,
luxurious cotton bed linens, richly colored fabrics, complimentary
bath products, in-room safe, bathrobes, mini-fridge, turndown
service spectacular balconies or patios and original artwork created
by a Palm Island resident artist.
Note: No
televisions or telephone in guest rooms. TV viewing is available
in a designated public area only. Worldwide telephone and telefax
facilities are available.
Pamper yourself
in paradise with one of these luxurious massage or beauty treatments:
Massages:
Palm Island
Waves: A mixture of Swedish & Shiatsu massage that relaxes
and stimulates the muscles, as well as imporeves the posture
and general well being. Includes specific pressure points.
Touch by an
Angel: Improves general relaxation. Leaving the body floating
and feeling rejuvenated.
Caribbean Sunset:
Helps to cure cellulite, liquid retention and stress; it also
improves skins texture. An additional Indian head massage
targeting pressure points and the upper shoulders is featured.
Reflexology:
Pressure points under the feet, relieving some typical body
pains and spasms, as well as aiding in relaxation and general
well-being.
Facials:
White Pearl:
A very luxurious treatment, giving you a youthful glow with
an additional eyebrow shape.
Caribbean Dove:
A pick-me-up for the day including a steam treatment leaving
the skin refreshed and radiant.
What could be more memorable than tying the knot on a private
island in the Caribbean? Indeed, Palm Island was named one of
the regions most romantic resorts by the readers
of Caribbean Travel & Life magazine. You can get married just
steps from the turquoise ocean and then afterwards you can toast
your future together against the backdrop of a breathtaking sunset.
Weddings on Palm
Island are always very intimate and personal affairs. Our dedicated
wedding coordinator will assist with all the arrangements and
our friendly, yet highly-experienced staff will ensure you have
a wedding day to remember.
Palm Islands
Wedding Package ($$$) includes:
Services of
a Wedding Coordinator, marriage officer and witness (if required)
Special license
and registration fee
Decorated wedding
venue
Bridal bouquet
and Groom's boutonniere
Wedding Cake
Bottle of chilled
champagne to toast the ceremony
Taxes and gratuities
Note:
Couples getting married at Palm Island must go to the ministry
in St. Vincent. Palm Island will arrange the inter-island flights,
but the cost of approximately $100.00 per person is not included.
You will fly over in the morning and return the same day. The
cost of the return taxi from the airport to the ministry is also
not included. If you desire the services of a priest, Palm Island
can arrange this for you, however, you will be responsible for
his airfare from St. Vincent (approximately $100.00).
Honeymoons
Honeymoon in paradise
...
Palm Island is perfect for honeymoons. Maybe youre dreaming
of lazing around all day on one of our white sand beaches - we
do have five so youll probably find one all to yourselves.
Or maybe you like the idea of being a little more active, perhaps
going sailing, snorkeling or boating together or taking a walk
along one of our panoramic nature trails? Of course, when the
sun goes down on Palm Island, the romantic mood heats up. From
sunset cruises and sundowners round the bar to dining a deux at
our heart table on the beach, youre sure to
have a honeymoon to remember.