Going to St. Vincent and the Grenadines

What to do in St. Vincent and the Grenadines

by Candyce H. Stapen

For centuries sailors have steered toward Saint Vincent and the Grenadines—an archipelago comprised of 32 islands and cays stretching south towards Grenada. Modestly developed and untouched enough in certain spots to pass for the 17th century, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines served as the site of scenes from two of the Pirates of the Caribbean blockbusters. Come to these islands for hiking, diving, sailing, and other eco-adventures.

Lush with rainforests, Saint Vincent, the "gateway to the Grenadines," is the most populous of the islands. Expert hikers climb to the 4,000-foot crater at the summit of La Soufrière, a volcano, an all-day trek up and down best accomplished with a guide. Two less rigorous hikes lead to waterfalls. After arriving at the trailhead for...

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