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Are you the type of traveller who likes to venture into uncharted waters while, at the same time, making sure that you and yours have an extremely relaxing holiday?
Set your compass for Saint Vincent. Tucked away against a rainforest backdrop between lush green mountains and the cobalt-blue sea, the brand-new Sandals Saint Vincent and The Grenadines is the 17th all-inclusive Sandals Resort in the Caribbean.
The island
Nature lovers rejoice. Those looking forward to enjoying a beautiful tropical landscape will be well-served. Neighbouring the islands of Saint Lucia, Barbados and Grenada, Saint Vincent and The Grenadines is home to a collection of 32 islands and cays, all offering exotic landscapes and natural delights.
From rushing rivers to rolling highlands and volcanic peaks, the destination is championed as a secluded eastern Caribbean gem. The prime location on the Atlantic shelf also makes Saint Vincent and The Grenadines one of the Caribbean’s most abundant in the region with local fish, boasting incredible snorkelling and scuba diving opportunities.
As the largest island in the archipelago that makes up the nation of St Vincent and the Grenadines, Saint Vincent covers just 33 square miles of volcanic wilderness, but packs an immense punch.
Watched over by La Soufrière peak, which sits at just over 4,000ft above sea level, it’s like someone painted a Caribbean idyll where a blanket of lush rainforest wraps around ecru-blonde beaches and azure-blue waters.
Head to Rawacou Recreational Park on the island’s east coast, though, and you’ll find the direct antithesis; a commanding black sand beach where the Atlantic rumbles against the shore in a tumble of whitewater.
Slightly south of the resort sits the vibrant capital of Kingstown, nicknamed ‘The City of Arches’ thanks to the innumerable Georgian – you guessed it – stone arches that line the city’s streets.
All of that before you even get to the island’s innumerable hiking trails, historical botanical gardens and impressive waterfalls.
For anyone who can separate themselves from their poolside reading and head out into the wilderness, you’ll fall in love with a luscious world that feels like it could have been lifted out of Jurassic Park, which doesn’t skimp on adventure.
The resort
Ready to relax in the lap of luxury? The all-new Sandals Saint Vincent and The Grenadines is situated on a 50-acre site, offering a new island experience with a selection of ‘firsts’ for the Sandals brand.
With 301 rooms and the portfolio’s most expansive suites to date, next-level accommodation includes Vincy Overwater two-story villas, complete with an outdoor rooftop lounge that boasts vistas as far as the eye can see.
Two-bedroom butler villas are also a first for Sandals Resorts; the enormous luxury rooms span across the waterfront. Select villas and suites also feature a dedicated space for movie nights in as well as private fitness rooms with Technogym equipment, athletic programming, and an assortment of free weights. Let’s go!
Have you worked up an appetite? Let’s just say you will be spoiled for choice. Hemmed in by fertile volcanic soils, dining at Sandals Saint Vincent and The Grenadines will tap the produce grown from local agriculture, with a choice of 16 food and beverage concepts.
As the brand’s first family-style restaurant, Buccan’s menu of seasonal sharing platters will be complemented by an action-packed open kitchen. Imoro, an all-new grab-and-go concept, will serve healthy bowls that are best enjoyed by the water’s edge.
Three Jewels, a rum bar and ode to the flag of Saint Vincent and The Grenadines, dishes out Eastern Caribbean rums and new creations – all complemented by the sounds of Caribbean vinyl classics. Parisol, an open-air beach club and kitchen, specialises in small plates near the water before transforming into a high-end evening destination for cocktails, music, and picturesque sunset views.
Are you ready to sink your teeth in? The newest string to Sandals’ bow is one of the most appealing in the region, with a number of offerings that make it stand head and shoulders above the competition. Book now for an exceptional stay.
Find out more at sandals.co.uk or sandals.co.uk/saint-vincent
