These islands are located a little to the north of the better known and larger Trinidad and Tobago. However, these smaller and more personal islands offer a completely different holiday experience, which makes them extremely popular with the more discerning traveller. In years gone by the only income for the local residents of these small islands was agriculture, mainly banana groves and other fruit plantations, but tourism has been on the increase for the last few decades and is now one of the leading sources of income for the country. Hence, you can find an eclectic variety of hotels and small guest houses dotted around the islands. As with most of the Caribbean islands, St Vincent and the Grenadines have an extremely relaxed and laid back feel to them, and it is this that attracts so many tourists each year. Much of the accommodation here has rather a colonial style to it due to the large European influence that has been left over the years. As people looking for a St Vincent and the Grenadines holiday vary quite substantially in taste and of course budget, there is a demand for accommodation of varying styles and cost. Fortunately, this is well catered for and you should have absolutely no problem finding a property to suit both your desires and your budget.

Obviously, most people who are visiting the Caribbean are looking to relax and get away from it all. However, if you are looking for a little fun and adventure there are some St Vincent and the Grenadines tours that you can enjoy. The entire Caribbean is fantastic for scuba diving and snorkelling and these islands are no exception. There are numerous boating trips and over night trips that you can take that will guide you to the prime diving locations. The Old Hegg Turtle Sanctuary may not be the most adventurous day out but it is certainly exciting in its own way. The sanctuary was set up by a local fisherman and seeing the turtles up close and personal is a truly delightful experience. As St Vincent and the Grenadines is not a huge location, but a rather popular one, it is very important that you make your flight and hotel reservations as early as you possibly can. Most of the Caribbean endures the same climate: there is a high season and a low season. The best time to travel to St Vincent and the Grenadines is between December and May; this is when you will see the least rain and the most hours of sunshine, perfect for whatever activities you may decide to do during your stay, be they above or below water! It is best to try and avoid late August to October if you can as this is the time when hurricanes and heavy rain can hit the islands. If you time your trip well and travel between high and low season towards the end of May and early July you can often find some special offers on flights and hotels. As there are not so many visitors coming during these dates you will often find the hotels are extremely quiet and therefore your vacation will be all the more relaxing.