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Bequia, St Vincent and the Grenadines

Alan Parker

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This delightful, hilly, green island is just an hour's sail south of St Vincent. The largest of the Grenadines (though that's not saying much), it was once a centre of shipbuilding and whaling. Today, most maritime activity is confined to yachting and model boat building. The island's commercial centre is Port Elizabeth, which fronts Admiralty Bay on the western coast. The town strikes a nice balance between quaintness and convenience. It has an international mix of residents, and many of the restaurants and shops are run by expats. Many of the waterfront businesses cater to the boaters and shun touristy glitz. Friendship Bay, on the southern coast of the island, is oriented more toward the tourist. The bay has a golden-sand beach and offers good swimming and windsurfing. You can view the paraphernalia of Bequia's whaling past at Anthneal's Private Petite Museum in Friendship Bay.