St. Vincent and the Grenadines is a neclace of 32 islands and cays in the Eastern Caribbean. Strung out in a gentle sweep from St. Lucia and Granada they form part of the Windward Islands in the West Indies.

Spectacular landscapes, beautiful beaches, and turquoise waters, perfect for diving and sailing, mark St. Vincent and the Grenadines as one of the most unspoilt island groups in the Caribbean.

The warm hospitality of its people and its breathtaking natural beauty attract visitors from around the world. Yet these are no typical tourist islands. Here you will discover peace, harmony and the freedom to loose yourself in the rhythm and romance of this natural place to be.

St. Vincent is a lush volcanic island just 18 miles north to south and 11 miles wide. It's believed to have been named by Christopher Columbus after sighting the island on January 22, 1498.

The island is divided into two distinct coastal regions the Windward in the east and the Leeward in the west. The rugged Eastern coast is lined with cliffs, rocky shores and memorable dark sand beaches pounded by the Atlantic Ocean. The West coast is endowed with spectacular slopes and valleys which run down to black and gold sand beaches lapped by the tranquil waters of the Caribbean Sea.

The mountain range which forms the backbone of St. Vincent rises in the North to 4,000 FT. beneath its often misty peak is La Soufriere, the islands spectacular volcano. In the South the capital, Kingstown, combines reminders of St. Vincent's colonial past with a bright and bustling life of a modern Caribbean market town and commercial center.