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Flight Schedule ............................... 2

Barbados ........................................ 4

Limegrove Lifestyle Centre ............ 5St. Vincent ..................................... 7

Jazz on the Green ........................... 9

Bequia .......................................... 12

A Weekend in Paradise ................ 13

Celebrating New Years Eve

Bequia Style ................................. 17

Mustique ..................................... 22

Colin enant A Reflection ........ 24

Te Southern Grenadines ............ 27

Lion Fish ...................................... 28

Canouan ........................................ 30

Culinary Adventures

in the Caribbean .......................... 32

Mayreau ....................................... 34

Palm Island .................................. 36

Union Island ................................ 38

Petit St. Vincent ........................... 40

Cover Photo ofBequia Beach Hotel

by Wilfred Dederer


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SHARED CHARTER DEPARTURES BETWEEN ST. VINCENT & THE GRENADINES& BARBADOS EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 3RD, 2013 TO MARCH 8TH, 2014.

SHARED CHARTER DEPARTURES BETWEEN ST. VINCENT & THE GRENADINES& BARBADOS EFFECTIVE MARCH 9TH, 2014 TO NOVEMBER 1ST, 2014

FROM: ST. VINCENT TO BARBADOSDaily Flt. #603 at 10:15

Daily Flt. #605 at 10:15

FROM: BEQUIA TO BARBADOSDaily Flt. #603 at 10:30Daily Flt. #607 at 14:00

FROM: MUSTIQUE TO BARBADOSDaily Flt. #803 at 11:00Daily Flt. #807 at 14:20

FROM: CANOUAN TO BARBADOSDaily Flt. #605 at 10:45Daily Flt. #609 at 14:00

FROM : UNION ISLAND TO BARBADOSDaily Flt. #605 at 11:00Daily Flt. #609 at 14:00

FROM: ST. VINCENT TO BARBADOSDaily Flt. #603 at 10:00Daily Flt. #605 at 10:00

FROM: BEQUIA TO BARBADOSDaily Flt. #603 at 10:15Daily Flt. #607 at 13:35*

FROM: MUSTIQUE TO BARBADOSDaily Flt. #803 at 11:00Daily Flt. #807 at 14:20*

FROM: BARBADOS TO ST. VINCENTDaily Flt. #614 at 16:00Daily Flt. #616 at 16:00

FROM: BARBADOS TO BEQUIADaily Flt. #606 at 12:30*Daily Flt. #614 at 16:00

FROM: BARBADOS TO MUSTIQUEDaily Flt. #806 at 13:15*Daily Flt. #814 at 16:30

FROM: BARBADOS TO ST. VINCENTDaily Flt. #614 at 16:30

Daily Flt. #616 at 16:30

FROM: BARBADOS TO BEQUIADaily Flt. #606 at 13:00Daily Flt. #614 at 16:30

FROM: BARBADOS TO MUSTIQUEDaily Flt. #806 at 13:15Daily Flt. #814 at 16:30

FROM BARBADOS TO CANOUANDaily Flt. #606 at 13:00Daily Flt. #614 at 16:30

FROM: BARBADOS TO UNION ISLANDDaily Flt. #608 at 13:00Daily Flt. #616 at 16:30


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SHARED CHARTER DEPARTURES BETWEEN MUSTIQUE ANDHEWANORRA, ST.LUCIA EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 29TH, 2013 TO APRIL 27TH, 2014

MUSTIQUE TO HEWANORRA, ST.LUCIAFri., Sat. & Sun. Flt. #905 at 13:30**Fri., Sat. & Sun. Flt. #907 at 17:30

HEWANORRA, ST.LUCIA TO MUSTIQUEFri., Sat. & Sun. Flt. #906 at 16:00

**Please note that due to daylight savings time in North America, Flight #905 departsone hour earlier effective March 9th, 2014. Flights subject to change.

DEPARTURES BETWEEN ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINE ISLANDS 2013

***Please note these flights depart 15 minutes earlier effective March 9th, 2014 to

November 1st, 2014. Therefore the departure time will be 10:00.****Please note these flights depart 30 minutes earlier effective March 9th, 2014 toNovember 1st, 2014. Therefore the departure time will be 17:00.

*Please note: These flights will NOT operate from September 1st, 2014 toNovember 1st, 2014.

FROM: CANOUAN TO BARBADOSDaily Flt. #605 at 10:30Daily Flt. #609 at 13:35

FROM: UNION ISLAND TO BARBADOSDaily Flt. #605 at 10:45Daily Flt. #609 at 13:35*

FROM: ST. VINCENT TO BEQUIADaily Flt. #603 at 10:15 ***

FROM: ST. VINCENT TO MUSTIQUEMonSat (except Public Holidays)Flt. #131 at 07:30Flt. #135 at 16:50

FROM: ST. VINCENT TO CANOUANMon.Fri. Flt. #141 at 08:15Daily Flt. #605 at 10:15***

FROM: ST. VINCENT TO UNION ISLANDMon.Fri. Flt. #151 at 08:15Daily Flt. #605 at 10:15***

FROM : BEQUIA TO ST. VINCENTDaily Flt: #614 at 17:30****

FROM: MUSTIQUE TO ST. VINCENTMonSat (except public holidays)Flt. #311 Depart Mustique at 07:50Flt #315 Depart Mustique at 16:30

FROM: CANOUAN TO ST. VINCENTMon.Fri. Flt. #411 at 09:00Daily Flt. #419 at 17:30****Daily Flt. #616 at 17:30****

FROM: UNION ISLAND TO ST. VINCENTMon.Fri. Flt. #511 at 08:45Daily Flt. #519 at 17:30****Daily Flt. #616 at 17:30****

FROM: BARBADOS TO CANOUANDaily Flt. #606 at 12:30*Daily Flt. #614 at 16:00

FROM: BARBADOS TO UNION ISLANDDaily Flt. #608 at 12:30*Daily Flt. #616 at 16:00


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BarbadosNick-named Little England, andknown affectionately by locals asBim, the island of Barbados was firstsettled in 1627, marking the start ofan uninterrupted period of Britishrule that was to last for 339 years until

independence was granted in 1966.Its the easternmost of the Lesser

Antilles and lies around 100 miles

east of St. Vincent & the Grenadines

but, unlike St. Vincent, its primarily

a low-lying island of coral-limestone

composition.

With a bustling international airport,

the island is easily accessed both from

Europe and North America and this, in

part, has resulted in a highly developed

tourism infrastructure with many

world-class hotels, gourmet restaurantsand excellent duty-free shopping.

The south and west coasts boast

beautiful white sand beaches and the

calm, azure waters of the Caribbean.

The east coast offers rugged beauty

and great surfing from the tumbling

waves that roll in from the Atlantic.

With a multitude of leisure activities

available, its easy to see why Barbadoshas become one of the Caribbeans

top destinations not only for tourists

but also for investors and retirees. In

addition to snorkelling, diving and

sailing, visitors can explore wild life

reserves, play a round of golf, take a

helicopter ride, explore caves, enjoy the

annual Crop Over festival and finish

up the day by experiencing some of the

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Beyond retail therapy,Limegrove brings zest to luxury living.

Written by Sarah Venable, Photos by Limegrove Lifestyle Centre

W

ith nearly 85,000 feet of sales

space stacked in stunning

architecture, Limegrove is a

retail wonderland, and more. Its thenewest addition to Holetown, on the

rim of Barbados platinum coast, a place

that already tempts visitors with assorted

allures. Beach life, dining diversity, and

shopping alternatives from groceries to

gemstones all within walking distance.

Build it and they will come, was the

developer Paul Altmans guiding belief.

He was right. Its as if upscale brands were

all waiting for a venue like this. Louis

Vuitton certainly was; this jewel of the jet

set required the proper setting. Now that

Limegrove exists, Cartier, Dior, Gucci and

others have slid into place like pearls on a

string.

Designed as a series of environments

flowing between three distinctivecourtyards, Limegrove is cosmopolitan

and exciting yet peaceful. Theres always

somewhere to sit, hook up to wi-fi, or

listen to the classical music floating

down from baby grand, player pianos. In

one courtyard, thick with food options,

a three-storey water wall descends into

a fountained pool. Embraced by cool

colonnades, another features statelypalms. The third attracts action with its

lively bar scene.

Global luxury brands are just steps away

from local boutiques like Kartusche and

Gatsbys. Food options are international

even within the venues. For example,Singapura, the Asian food specialist, bows

to Bajan tradition by offering pudding

and souse on Saturdays.

And the shopping! The long list

includes skincare, leather goods, clothing

and accessories, watches, jewellery,

greeting cards, designer eyewear, home

decor, kitchenware, cigars, cosmetics,

electronics, shoes to die for, luxury

lingerie, and even silk travel pillows.

As Limegroves name suggests, its also

a place to lime. For starters, you can

eat your way around the globe in the cafes

indoors or out, or simply join a friend for

smoothies or pastry and cappuccino.

You can go to the cinema, where samo-

sas, hummus, cheese plates, beer and wineare among the snack options. Order on

entering and its delivered to your big,

comfy seat which might be a plump

chaise longue down front.

You can attend an art opening in the

snazzy gallery upstairs, or a fashion show,

or charity events at the elegant rooftop

bar where the afterparty for Rihannas

Loud concert was held.Couples can enjoy separate pursuits.

While the ladies get groomed, the men

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can retreat to La Casa del Habano, a cigarlounge that caters to both the connoisseur

and the curious.

Whatever your gender, you could

spend some time getting pampered. To

get waxed or relaxed, correct skin prob-

lems, or just feel good, Glo Spa is the place

to escape.

What to do with the children? Treat

them to a session at Playcreation, where

toys, creative activities, and a playground

keep them happily occupied. A nanny

service is also offered. On Saturday after-

noons, take them along to Limebar

where they offer tea for mums and gamesfor kids.

Limebar features fine mixologists, an

appealing multi-culti menu, and a lively

rota of evening events ranging from

live listening or dancing DJ music to a

monthly book and poetry night.

Bonus niceness: Overall, Limegrove

has the friendliest, most well-spoken and

best-informed salespeople in Barbados.And if you love it here, you can move

in! Residences flank the rear of the ten-acre

plot. See it all at www.limegrove.com.


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Photo Jonathan Palmer Mustique Airways

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The largest island in the country of

St. Vincent & the Grenadines main-land St. Vincent is approximately21 miles long and 11 miles wide. Itsneighbours are St. Lucia to the northand Grenada to the south.

The island does not have mega-resorts,

wild night life or shopping malls, but

what it does offer is some of the finest

natural beauty to be found anywhere

in the Eastern Caribbean its an eco-tourists paradise.

In the north is a semi-active 4,048-foot

volcano, La Soufrire, up which more

energetic visitors can hike and enjoy

unparalleled views. The less adventurous

may choose to visit the oldest botanical

gardens in the western hemisphere, on

the outskirts of the capital, Kingstown.

Here youll find a famous breadfruit tree,

a direct descendant of the ones brought

from Tahiti by Captain Bligh of Mutiny

on the Bounty fame.

The lush volcanic soil is perfect for

agriculture and St. Vincent produces an

abundance of fruit and vegetables which

supply many other nearby islands. In the

beautiful Mesopotamia Valley youll find

picturesque terraced farms and bananaplantations. If youre wondering how

to cool off on a hot day, you can visit one

of the many waterfalls and take a refresh-

ing dip.

The charming capital, Kingstown has

a great market, a variety of stores and

numerous restaurants serving delicious

local cuisine. On the south coast, youll

find many small, friendly hotels and alsothe popular yacht harbours at Young

Island and Blue Lagoon. St. Vincent has

become one of the major yachting cen-

tres in the region, and being just a stones

throw from Bequia, northernmost of

the Grenadines, its the ideal place from

which to start your cruise.

St. Vincents rich heritage, vibrant cul-

ture and breathtaking beauty make it an

unforgettable destination somewhere

between heaven and earth ... but a little

closer to heaven.

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Villa Beach, Box 859,

Kingstown, St. Vincent, West Indies

SVG Tel: 1-784-457-4000SVG Fax: 1-784-457-4333US Tel: 1-201-855-4000www.marinershotel.com

E-mail: [email protected]

Affordable Comfort

The Mariners Hotel is a beautifully designed21-bedroom boutique hotel, offering totalstyle and comfort to its guests. Each elegantlydecorated room has air conditioning, en-suite

bathroom facilities, cable television, free wifiinternet, direct-dial telephone, and a private

balcony giving you unparalleled panoramic

views of the turquoise Caribbean Sea.


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Lush green forested hills, the sounds

of a flowing river, a sense of calm and

serenity, the natural amphitheatre

created in the surrounds of the Emerald

Valley Casino, all nestled within the

mountains of Vermont on the leeward

side of St. Vincent, set the stage for Jazz onthe Green.

This jazz event is exclusively organized

and promoted in April each year by the

Friends of Jazz, a non-profit organization,

tasked with exposing patrons to regional

and international performers of the art

form while developing the love of jazz on

the mainland of the multi island nationof St. Vincent & the Grenadines, all in

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pursuit of raising funds for various local

charities.

The 5th Anniversary of the event was

held on Saturday April 27, 2013, fea-

turing Jamaica Jazz Invasion with Judy

Emmanuel and Dwight Richards as one

of the major acts. The group, collectively

and individually, has performed at var-

ious jazz, cabaret and reggae events all

over the world including, the St Lucia

Jazz Festival, the Montreux Jazz Festival,

Ronnie Scotts Jazz Club, Air Jamaica Jazz

and Blues Festival, Reggae Sunsplash and

Rebel Salute.

Also in the line up were Boo Hinkson of

St. Lucia, Nicholas Brancher of Barbadosand the Eriq Ildefonse Quartet.

Over the years, the event has fea-

tured a number of popular entertainers

including Impact Jazz Band, A.J. Browne,

Cesar Lopez and the Cubana Ensemble,

Dr. Kathy Brown and Tia Fuller who

performed as the saxophonist with inter-national recording artist Beyonce in her

all-girl band.

Friends of Jazz has generously donated

much needed items to the Milton Cato

Memorial Hospital and the Lewis Punnet

Home in St. Vincent. The group has also

provided financial assistance to a number

of individuals to assist with their medical

expenses.Platinum and Gold sponsors for the

event are First Citizens and the Bank of St.

Vincent & the Grenadines, who both rec-

ognize the importance of giving back to

the community.


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Bequia, the name derived from aCarib Indian word meaning Islandof the Clouds, lies nine miles south ofSt. Vincent and is just 7 square miles.

Bequia is home to just under 5000

people. The inhabitants, some of whom

are descendants of 19th-century Scottish

sailors, are friendly, easy-going and alwayshappy to strike up a conversation with

broad smiles on their faces.

The island is steeped in sea-faring

traditions such as boat-building, fishing

and whaling. Although theres an airport,

the majority of visitors still arrive by boat.

It wasnt so long ago that the local ferry

was the old schooner Friendship Rose

that would be piled high with passengers,fruit, vegetables and possibly a few goats

and chickens as well.

The main harbour, at Admiralty Bay, is

one of the most popular cruising yachts-

mens hang-outs in the region. Along the

waterfront you can find a number of great

places to eat, drink and party all within a

few minutes walk of each other.

The picturesque capital of Port

Elizabeth has a sleepy, old-world ambi-

ence and you can walk from one end tothe other in 20 minutes. Theres a great

handicraft market and also an excellent

fresh fruit and vegetable market. Ask for

directions and you could be told to turn

left at the almond tree.

Apart from world-class beaches, and

excellent snorkelling and diving, there are

some wonderful hiking trails. Worthwhile

is a visit to the rugged east coast, whichis wind-swept, thinly populated, and has

stunning views of the Atlantic.

Bequia sweet, sweet, sweet!

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For Proust it was tea and madeleines,

for the rest of us, we recommend

the Bequia Beach Hotel. Step back

in time. Turn back your clock to a gentler,

softer time; come to the Caribbean,

specifically to Bequia in the Grenadines.

Perched astride the long golden beach

of Bequia's Friendship Bay is the latest

jewel of the Grenadines, the BequiaBeach Hotel. Wake to the lapping of the

Caribbean Sea, the quiet dignity of the

frigate birds, the fragrance of tropical

flowers and the constant breeze of the

trade winds.

A decade long labour of love, born-

again-Bequian-Swede Bengt Mortstedt has

designed and constructed a luxury resort

on Bequias south coast that offers the

essence of luxurious tranquility for a hun-

dred fortunate guests.

The resorts 58 suites, composed of

beachfront, garden view, classic sea view,

private villas and a penthouse suite borderthe Caribbean Sea, and are set in 9 acres of

verdant gardens with towering palms.

Meticulously finished guest suites are

sumptuously appointed and very pri-

vate. Comfort and elegance exemplify the

Written by Heather Grant. Photos by Wilfred Dederer and Iain Grant

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accommodation. Gracious, comfortable,

eclectic furniture allows guests to relaxin their private sitting room or lounge on

their own terrace. Every convenience has

been taken into account, from top quality

amenities in the spacious well appointed

bathrooms to chilled bottled water stored

in the ensuite wine cooler. Guests needs

are provided for in a gym and full service

spa with the skilled hands of massage

therapists and beauticians.The culinary delights at Bagatelle,

the resorts main restaurant, combine

international flair and presentation with

the freshest local ingredients your catchof the day might be better described as

caught-an-hour-ago. Lobster night is

special indeed, with the freshest local

langouste served in a variety of delicious

ways, whether simply grilled or prepared

with a meticulously created sauce. On

Wednesdays and Saturdays there is live

entertainment adjacent to the Beach Bar

and Bagatelle. Local artists offer a varietyof music to while away the evening under

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If the main, curvaceous swimming

pool is the centre attraction during

the day, with its cabanas, and shading

umbrellas, the heart of the complex is

the elegant Oliver Messel (of Mustique

architectural fame) inspired reception

building, combining a greeting function

(unparalleled by anything we have

encountered in any hotel) with elegant

reading room inviting you to pick up a

book, put up your feet and settle into this

original early 20th century era. Artwork

throughout the hotel is by Kerne Erickson,

evoking the impression of a bygone era.Bequia Beach Hotel is an ideal hub

for those who wish to explore the many

delights of Bequia and islands of the

Grenadines the turtle sanctuary, the

annual Bequia Mount Gay Music Fest,

the many shops and restaurants of Port

Elizabeth, the challenges of the golf

course in nearby Canouan and the award-

winning diving and snorkelling of theTobago Cays.

On the drawing board is access for the

mega yacht crowd, afforded by a dock to

accommodate several of these floating

beauties, with the amenities needed

to keep shipboard systems operating.

Transportation from dock to hotel will be

provided so that these passing guests can

avail themselves of the spa, beach, pool,

restaurant and other features offered by

the hotel to all its guests.

When asked what they remember

most of their Bequia Beach experience,

guests all stress the charm, peacefulness,

and friendly staff who seem genuinely

delighted to see them each day and sad to

see them go.


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In earlier times on New Years Eve

(or Old Years Night as it is fondly

called in Bequia), families living

around the shores of Admiralty Bay were

happy to be entertained at midnight by

the sight of yachts at anchor setting off

their out-of date flares. When it came to

the Millennium however, Bequia wasdetermined to see in the 21st century

in style and that meant just one thing

fireworks!

The Frangipani Hotel took up the chal-

lenge by spearheading celebration plans,securing the support of other businesses

and tracking down an enthusiastic group

of budding pyro-technicians who, armed

only with good sense, bravado and lighted

cigarettes for fuses, put on a show that

Bequia will never forget.

Five years later, in 2005, former Prime

Minister Sir James Mitchell championed

the formation of the official Bequia NewYears Eve Celebration Committee and it is

this all-volunteer group that has ensured

the success of Bequias New Years Eve

midnight display ever since, coordinat-

ing every last detail from fundraising,

purchasing and import, to the set-up and

management of close to ton of pyro.

And what a show it has become!

Despite regulations which restrict the

shipment and import of fireworks to

Consumer grade, the 15-minute display

now electronically controlled but still

designed and meticulously planned by

the original Bang Gang of 2000 never

fails to amaze.

Thanks to the consistent generosity of

a wide range of private and businessdonors and the support of the authori-

ties, Bequia today enjoys a New Years Eve

celebration tradition that delights its resi-

dents and draws visitors and yachts from

around the world.

As New Years Eve approaches, the har-

bour fills with hundreds of boats of every

description, waterfront restaurants take

bookings thick and fast, vantage pointsare discussed and the island is abuzz with

expectation. Its Bequias big night and the

word has spread ...

CelebratingNew Years Eve Bequia style!Written by Peter Smith

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Meanwhile, on a sand-filled barge

right by the market and in the blazing

midday heat, the Bang Gang is carefully

unwrapping cases and wiring up fuses,

individually covering every piece just

in case of rain. Five hours prep andthey should be done time for a quick

supper and keep on praying that the

clouds stay away.

As night falls, the parties get going, the

island dines and the Bang Gang waits.

Then, on the stroke of midnight, the steel

band breaks into Auld Lang Syne and

WHOOSHH!!! Right on cue the first Big

Honkin Star bursts over the head of theharbour in Admiralty Bay. Flares fly up

from yachts and the packed crowds that

line the waterfront cheering like mad,

clutching their friends in delight and

holding their heads in wonder as the dis-

play moves through to its stunning finale.

The cries of Happy New Year! are

drowned out, but no one cares. Theres

plenty of time to keep celebrating after

the last Shooting Star has fallen. Dance

till dawn? Party on under the stars? No

problem! New Years Eve is Bequia doing

what it does best providing memories

for all that will last forever.

For more information or to make a

donation to Bequias 2014 fireworks dis-

play, contact [email protected].


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The mere mention of Mustique con-jures up images of fabulous villas,European Royalty and glamorous pop-stars; certainly, this privately ownedisland, originally purchased and devel-oped by Colin Tennant in 1958, is aplayground for the rich and famous.

However, theres a lot more to Mustique

than glitz and glamour. For starters, thethree square mile island has some of

the finest beaches in the Grenadines

Macaroni Beach, on the east coast, is

consistently rated as one of the ten top

beaches in the southern Caribbean with

its Whiter than White sand and its Bluer

than Blue water, and a shaded picnic area

under the palms.

Although small, Mustique is fairlyhilly, so walking long distances can be

fairly hard work the best way to get

around is by mule (not a donkey, but a

gasoline-powered golf cart though if

you drive one youll know why its called

a mule!). For genuine equestrians, theres

also an excellent stable where you can

hire thoroughbred horses and gallop

down deserted white sand beaches.

With its gently rolling hills, low-key

ambience, amazing beaches and great div-

ing, its easy to see why the island is sucha popular destination. Britannia Bay, the

yacht harbour, is the main focus of activ-

ity with a small fishing village, a couple of

stores and the legendary Basils Bar, home

to the annual Mustique Blues Festival.

The building of private homes has

been limited to 140, and the island,

whilst offering a complete infrastruc-

ture of roads, water, electricity and otherfacilities, retains a leisurely feel and a dis-

tinctive character of tranquil elegance

that is uniquely Mustique.

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he epitome of great wealth is the

notion that you can buy yourown island. A fabulous fantasy

until one closely examines the details

of such an undertaking. Particulars like

electricity, jetty, airstrip, fresh water,

waste disposal, medical, materials for

building, accommodation for workers,

and day-to-day provisioning. Only the

heartiest dreamers of pioneer spirit can

hold hope and tenacity to see such a

mission through.

Colin Tennant (Lord Glenconner) was

born of the aristocracy and heir to the for-

tunes of his family business. He had served

in World War II and been well educated.

Travelling post-war Europe he began to

form a notion of his own community. The

colonies of the Caribbean seemed to offerthat blank canvas he needed. After his

marriage to Lady Anne he began to look

in earnest to manifest this home of his

imagination.

In 1959 while on assignment at the

family business in Trinidad, Colin longed

to create a utopia of like-minded peo-

ple whose hedonistic passions could be

shared on a remote island in the WestIndies. He purchased Mustique Island, a

once thriving plantation, from the Hazel

family. Little rain falls on Mustique and

Written by Dara Smith

Photos by Basil Charles

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the plantation business was not yielding

great profits so the island was a bargain at

$40,000. While Mustique may not have

been good farm land, Colin saw potential

in its fabulous beaches and rolling hills

albeit bare hills at the time.Colin was a man of extreme spirit. The

common sense filter that guides most

minds seemed absent in Colin and so he

drove by sheer force of will and guile his

community of interesting and worthy

people to fruition. Wouks Dont Stop

the Carnival does not begin to illustrate

the challenges of the early decades where

water was scarce or non-existent, roadswere primitive paths through pasture,

electricity and food deliveries irregular

and the mosquitoes swarmed everywhere.

Unrelenting, Colin pursued his vision as

the island grew in popularity and notori-

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the island in a financial corner that no

amount of will could overcome. He sold

the island in the late 1980s to a consor-

tium of Mustiques homeowners and

ultimately left for St. Lucia.In St. Lucia, at the famous Pitons,

Colin began again. His care and con-

cern for the local village, as it had on

Mustique, became the cornerstone of

the development there; Beau Estate and

his restaurant Bang Between the Pitons.

As he had in Mustique, he drew around

him a theatre of wonder going so far as

to acquire his own elephant for his Indian

inspired compound. The project in St.

Lucia was somewhat of a success and it

was his last. Colin died at 83 at his homein St. Lucia.

Mustique is, in many ways, the island

Colin dreamed of. Populated with

interesting people, spectacular villas, a

sanctuary of the well heeled, it is a nat-

ural paradise. Wild forests vibrate with

birdsong, tortoises languish in grasses,

mangroves incubate new life and the liv-

ing is easy. The beaches are sublime, theelectricity, water, transportation, provi-

sioning and safety are among the finest

in the world. Colins dream was not folly

after all. While no elephants roam the

roadside, Mustique is in many ways the

miracle he had hoped to create.


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The Southern GrenadinesIt was when tourism was intro-duced in the 20th century that theGrenadine islands really started toflourish with their dazzling beauty,crystal-clear waters, stunning beachesand spectacular coral gardens.

Although the islands lie close together,

each has a charm and character of its own

from the elegant grandeur of private-ly-owned Mustique, the rich diversity of

Canouan, the timelessness of Mayreau,

the exclusivity of Palm Island and Petit

St. Vincent Resorts, the relative bustle of

Union Island to the pure wonder of the

Tobago Cays.

The Tobago Cays, a pristine marine

park, must surely be the jewel in

St.Vincents crown five deserted islands

set behind a horseshoe reef in one of

the most magnificent settings it is

possible to imagine. Accessible only byboat, the cays are one of the natural

wonders of the western hemisphere and a

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Written by and photos by

Arun Madisetti

L

ionfish pose possibly the greatest

danger to regional reefs ever.

Endemic to the Indian and PacificOceans and Red Sea, they now range from

North Carolina to as far south as Brazil in

the Atlantic. Genetically isolated to nine

fish either escaped or released in Florida

they are out-competing and claiming

reefs at all depths (found as deep as

182m/600ft) as their own.

Capable of eating anything up to half

their body length, they mature extremelyearly and are capable of producing up to

15,000 eggs a week. The egg masses float

on currents till they hatch out and a

new population is created. Prized in the

aquarium trade they really are a graceful

and very beautiful fish.

Most islands have a policy on lionfish

now some work some dont. Fishermen

in most places are encouraged to kill them

and toss them back in the sea. They do

however make wonderful eating and are

fast becoming more popular in restaurantsand homes.

Despite their good looks the Lionfish

do pack venom in the dorsal (back),

pectoral and pelvic spines. This toxin is

rapidly broken down using hot water.

Since the venom is contained within the

spines, even discarded ones should be

handled with care.

Dominica is held up as the regionalleader in what a small island with limited

resources can do to tackle a problem like

this. Prior to the arrival of any Lionfish, a

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sensitization programme was undertaken

and the Fisheries Division conducted

outreach training at all fish landing sites.

The Dominica Watersports Association

(DWA) launched an education programme

to teach fishermen and school childrenabout the fish and to explain the effects of

uncontrolled population increases. Most

important is that they are incredibly good

eating. A database has been set up to log

all kills by the DWA and is shared with

Fisheries. In many places, lionfish on the

menu outsells more traditional fish and

there is a demand for more in the markets,

hotels and restaurants alike.

It has been shown regionally that

repeated diving by scuba and spearfishers

on certain reefs can control populations,

but this is only within safe diving limits

and most islands have policies in placeregarding spearfishing. Given that they

like twilight to hunt, any deep reefs and

wrecks provide ample space for them

to congregate and reproduce in relative

safety. If you see one lionfish on a reef,

chances are there are many more.

As a region and individually, the islands

have to adopt policies to tackle lionfish,

otherwise local food fish will, as in theBahamas, disappear. It is said that up to

85% of the local fish have disappeared

from Bahamian reefs.

The sad news is that, despite all the

efforts to control populations, the US

aquarium trade was still permitted

the importation of 60,000 juvenile

lionfish from South East Asia in 2012.

Unfortunately, there is no happy endingto this story, but bon apetit.


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CanouanUnspoiled and virtually undiscov-ered, Canouan is a lush tropicalparadise in the southern Grenadineswith wide, white sandy beaches,crystal clear and calm blue waters,lush, green hilly terrain, and one ofthe largest living coral reefs in theCaribbean that teems with brightlycoloured aquatic life offeringincredible diving and snorkelling.

Canouan is located in the heart of theGrenadines, within easy reach of neigh-

bouring Mustique, Mayreau and the

Tobago Cays and 110 miles southwest of

Barbados and, with direct flights from

Barbados, Puerto Rico, and St. Vincent,

visitors can now enjoy painless air access.

Canouan is just five square miles

in size and formerly a community of

some 700 farmers and fishermen. Thenow expanding local population still

includes fishermen, proud of their

community heritage as boat builders

and harvesters of the sea. Models of the

traditional wooden boats are still lovingly

constructed by hand. Laughter prevails

as a vital ingredient of this community,

and the sounds of happy children and

elders create a feeling of traveling into an

easier place and time. Canouan manages

to retain a distinct quality inherited from

another time in history.

Boasting an airport runway, a

luxury resort with one of the most spec-tacular championship 18-hole golf course

designed by Jim Fazio and a natural har-

bour for yachts, Canouan has become

more and more popular with visitors.

The variety of amenities, restaurants and

accommodation has grown and there are

now many excellent value guesthouses

where visitors will be assured of a warm

welcome. In spite of all the development,the principal settlement of Charlestown

retains its distinctly Caribbean flavour

and has not lost any of its island charm.


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Buon AppetitoA small taste of Italy

Our Delicatessen offers a fine selection of

extra virgin olive oils, cheeses, pastas, coldcuts, pate de fois gras and an incredible arrayof preserved fruit and marinated vegetables.All sourced from different regions of Italy.

We also offer the best Italian wine selectionfrom Brunello di Montalcino which isconsidered one of the finest compared toChianti Classico.

Quality products at affordable prices wecater gourmet picnic lunches, take awayspecialties, or that treat for someone special.

Located at Tamarind Beach Hotel, Canouan Island

Tel: 1.784.458.8044 Fax: 1.784.458.8851

Buon AppetitoA small taste o Ita y

Our Delicatessen o ers a ine selection o

extra virgin olive oils, cheeses, pastas, coldcuts, pate de ois gras and an incredible arrayo preserved ruit and marinated vegetables.All sourced rom di erent regions o Italy.

We also o er the best Italian wine selectionrom Brunello di Montalcino which isconsidered one of the finest compared toChianti Classico.

Quality products at a ordable prices wecater gourmet picnic lunches, take awayspecialties, or that treat for someone special.

Located at Tamarind Beach Hotel, Canouan Island

Tel: 1.784.458.8044 Fax: 1.784.458.8851


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Most people do not immediatelythink of haute cuisine when

contemplating a trip to the

Caribbean. The region has not developed

a name for gastronomy. Tourists do not

flock to take cooking courses here, as they

do in France and Tuscany, for example,

and probably do not choose their

Caribbean holidays based on the superb

food on offer.

But the times they are a-changing.

The Caribbean produces some wonder-

ful, tasty, eye-catching food. The climate

encourages rapid year round growth

winter does not exist here! Add to this a

diverse population from one end of the

region to the other, and you have the

ingredients for some exotic and tasty culi-nary delights.

When you think about the different

countries that have owned, stolen,

managed and generally influenced the

Caribbean, it is not surprising to find

multiple influences on cuisine. Puerto

Ricos Spanish influence, Trinidads

Indian population, the Dutch in St.

Maarten and the French in Martiniqueand Guadeloupe all have developed

over the centuries to shape what people

do with what they grow.

Throughout the region, one comesacross the same foods over and over

again the ubiquitous mango, lime,

papaya (paw paw), callalloo, pumpkin,

christophene and plantain, Variations in

the preparation and cooking of these fruit

and vegetables reflect the local culture

of each island, keeping it interesting for

those who travel from one to the other.

Hotels and restaurants are offering

fresh, local fare cooked and served with

flare. There is a generation of creative

young chefs who realize that local produce

is preferable. They fuse their sometimes

international, but more and more often,

local cooking skills with the freshest of

ingredients, purchased minutes away at

the local market or fish vendor.

Written by and photos by Heather Grant

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In the past, holiday-makers tended to

ask for strawberries, asparagus and apples

because they were familiar with them. A

first time visitor to the Caribbean may notrecognize the local fruit and vegetables

and often feels ill-informed about what

to do with them. Travellers to the islands

have perhaps not heard of soursop ice

cream, stuffed snake gourd or callalloo

soup so would not know what to ask for,

let alone how to prepare them.

So what is there for holiday makers who

wish to cook their own meals, or mega

yacht chefs looking for fresh produce

to satisfy their discerning guests? Most

islands have wonderful local markets

overflowing with fresh vegetables, fruits,

herbs and fish. A tomato that has never

been refrigerated, a red snapper just

plucked from the sea

what could be better?No long days or weeks of

transportation, no fossil

fuel expended, no fruits

rendered flavourless by

being picked unripe.

The markets are vibrant,

colourful spots that

provide an experience

in themselves. It is funto chat with the vendors

about politics, family,

the culture of the area

and most importantly how to cook

what you want to purchase a wonderful

Caribbean adventure.

Why not take a culinary trip whileexploring the Caribbean? You will find

foods that you never knew existed just

waiting to captivate your tastebuds. There

is no better experience than to bite into a

sun ripened mango straight from the tree;

taste mashed green figs (bananas) with salt

fish for breakfast, savour a typical guava

pudding for dessert these gastronomic

delights help to make your Caribbean

holiday a once in a lifetime experience.

Look out for Caribbean Food and

Drink by Heather Grant, available at

Erikas Marine Services, Union Island or

online at: http://www.erikamarine.com/

SuperyachtServices.html.

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MayreauSituated 7 miles south of Canouanand with a population of only 250,Mayreau can only be reached bysailing boat or ferry once there itsvery hard to leave.

This little gem of the Caribbean has

unspoiled, picture postcard beaches and

bays and is ideally situated for a landand sea vacation. From there it is easy

to take short trips by sail or speedboat

to the nearby islands. Days can be spent

picnicking and sunbathing on the wide

swathes of deserted beaches or snorkel-

ling in the calm, clear waters this is the

quintessential place to get away from it all.

Mayreau is a small island and therefore

perfect to explore on foot. With only onemain road running between Saltwhistle

Bay and Saline Bay, the islands entire

length can be walked in an hour. A short

hike up Station Hill brings visitors to

the picturesque village of Old Wall with

its quaint church from where there are

spectacular vistas of the Caribbean Sea

and nearby islands. There are several bars

and informal restaurants offering home

cooking, refreshments and where guests

are treated like long lost friends.Known for its safe anchorage,

Saltwhistle Bay in the north has a beau-

tiful tree-lined beach and exceptionally

calm water that is perfect for swimming.

All of the beaches have powdery white

sand and even the windward beaches are

protected by reefs.

Theres no glitz and glamour in Mayreau

and life hasnt changed much in the past40 years or so its an undemanding place

with a timeless charm where simple pleas-

ures make a stay here well worthwhile.


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Palm IslandIt was originally called Prune Island.

The former owners (John Caldwelland his wife Mary) renamed it Palmwhen they set about to transform theisland into a truly palm island byplanting hundreds of coconut trees.

Rob Barrett, the proud owner of Palm

Island, has made it into what can argua-

bly be called the perfect resort location.

It is located just about a mile from

Union Island where a private boat will

meet and transport you to this privately

owned and exclusive island resort which

is all that is on this 135 acre island

paradise.

White sandy beaches and crystal clear

water surround Palm Island. It is the per-

fect getaway for nature lovers and those

who want to relax and do nothing but

enjoy this fabulous, all-inclusive resort.

Casuarina Beach, a special favourite

amongst resort guests, runs along the

entire western side of the island.

Non-resident visitors are always wel-

come provided that prior arrangements

are made.


obabo Cays Horseshoe Reef


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Union IslandLocated just 40 miles south of St.Vincent, Union Island, the cross-road of the Grenadines, is oftencalled Little Tahiti because of itshigh, almost vertical peaks which,on a clear day, are visible from St.Vincents capital, Kingstown.

For yachtsmen, Clifton Harbour (likeBequia) is a main provisioning stop,

and the place to obtain fuel, ice, water

or internet access. The main harbour

has two small marinas, moorings, and a

great anchorage behind Newlands Reef

which is close to two interesting and

somewhat unique islands Newlands

Island (unique as it has a population of

one) and Happy Island (unique becauseit was built by an enterprising gentleman

named Shanti. He spent a year dumping

several boat-loads of sand, conch shells,

coconut and palm fronds into an area of

water just inside the reef thus creating

his own island).

The town of Clifton is a bustling by

Grenadine standards and boasts great

places to eat at reasonable prices. There

are several stores and water-front guest

houses, and the local people (the islandhas a population of around 2,500) are

warm and friendly.

With a small airport and several local

boat operators, Union is the perfect place

for a day cruise to the central Grenadines,

being less than an hour from the neigh-

bouring islands of Mayreau, Petit St.

Vincent and the Tobago Cays, none of

which can be accessed by air. There areregular flights to Union not only from St.

Vincent, Bequia, Mustique and Canouan,

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Petit St. VincentPSV is a tranquil private islandparadise tucked away in the south-ern Grenadines, just 5 miles fromUnion Island.

PSV is a popular hideaway resort in

the Caribbean. This unique private island

caters to a discerning set of visitors, offer-

ing 22 one and two bedroom cottages

that provide the ultimate in privacy andluxury with no telephone or TV in the

rooms. Guests simply hoist a yellow flag

to summon room service (a waiter will

appear in a mini-moke car) or a red flag to

just be left alone.

Barefoot elegance and unobtrusive

attentive service have made PSV a favour-

ite with travellers who enjoy the pristine

beauty of this mildly sloped, lush gar-

den of Eden, surrounded by two miles of

white sand beach and turquoise waters.

The sheltered channel anchorage ispopular with yachtsmen who can come

ashore for the best tropical drinks, light

lunches and evening bar snacks.


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Basils Bar MustiqueEstablished in 1976, Basils Bar is built on stilts on a rock overlooking the

majestic Britannia Bay. Voted one of the best bars in the world by

Newsweek since 1987, and capturing the #37 spot on CNN Travels list

of the Worlds 50 Best Beach Bars. Its a place where sailors party with

business moguls, fashion models, gardeners, rock stars and school

teachers. Basils has a reputation as one of the finest seafood restaurants

in the Caribbean.

Join us year-round for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and our Wednesday nightBBQ Jump-up. Basils is home of the only Blues Festival in the Caribbean

happening January 22 February 5, 2014, and our New Years Eve celebra-

tion should not be missed.

At Basils in Villa, just across from Young Island on St. Vincent, carries gift

items and contemporary furniture from Bali and other parts of Asia. Our

Boutique at Basils Bar on Mustiquefeatures great silks from India, casual

wear, silk Kaftans by Camilla, and our famous Basils Bar T-Shirts.

Just up the road from Basils Bar is the Mustique General Store which

stocks fine wines, cheeses and gourmet products. Across Forever features

antiques from Bali and India, furniture from Asia and beyond, a magnificent

collection of contemporary pieces, home furnishings, fabulous lighting,

accessories and more. Like us on Facebook, and check us out when you

next visit Mustique

Downstairs Cobblestone Inn is where you find Basils Bar Kingstown. Sit

and relax in air-conditioned comfort and enjoy a delightful cocktail, our daily

buffet lunch, la carte breakfast, lunch or dinner. We are also a full-service

catering company for lunch, dinners, weddings and any special occasion.Email [email protected] or telephone (784) 457-2713.

Basils BarMustique St. Vincent

www.basilsbar.com

Tel: (784) 488-8407/8350/8405

Fax: (784) 456-5825


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