SVG in World's Top Destinations For 2012
The year 2011 ended on a high note for the St. Vincent and the
Grenadines Tourism Authority, as the destination received
prestigious rankings from significant travel and media
organizations. St. Vincent & the Grenadines was ranked as
the third 'Hottest Travel Destination of 2012' by Travel + Leisure,
and placed fifth in CNN's 'World's Top Destinations for 2012.'
At last all their hard work is paying off....onwards and
upwards!
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
A string of 32 islands just south of St. Lucia, St. Vincent and
the Grenadines has long been an under-the-radar getaway for the
jet-setting elite. But recent developments-including a $240 million
airport set to
open on St. Vincent next year-are making the
region accessible to a broader audience. Built on volcanic black
sand, the new Buccament Bay Resort (St. Vincent; 877/502-2022;
doubles from $1,024, all-inclusive, three-night minimum) has 90
light-filled villas that gaze out on a secluded white-sand
beach.
Twenty miles south, tiny Mustique remains a playground for the
likes of Mick Jagger and Tommy Hilfiger (and was a runner-up
honeymoon pick for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge). A handful of
new villas are now available to rent from the Mustique Company
(villas from $7,000 per week), including the four-bedroom Mimosa, a
contemporary affair with a pebbled infinity pool, private chef, and
dedicated utility vehicle for exploring the isle.
A more affordable option is the four-bedroom Liselund, on a
hillside overlooking the sea. Nearby, the 44-year-old
private-island resort of Petit St. Vincent (doubles from $1,050,
all-inclusive) has reopened after a top-to-bottom makeover: 22
stone-walled, thatched-roof cottages are done up in earthy tones
and driftwood palapas now line the beach. There's also a waterside
restaurant and a tree-house-style spa, where an open-air hot-stone
massage is the perfect end to the day.
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