St. Vincent, located in the British Windward Islands, is a gorgeous tropical paradise set far away from most other Caribbean islands. It is nearly 100 miles east from the Netherlands Antilles chain. The English culture is alive and well here on St. Vincent, and this can be observed by the sport of choice, cricket. Cricket is the featured game on the island, proving that British culture permeates their lifestyle even though the Mother Country is so far away.

Kingstown is the capital of St. Vincent, and it is a marvelous city full of bustling activity and breathtaking surroundings. The plant life and tremendous array of flowers are the most striking aspects of this area. The valleys and hills are blanketed by acres of gorgeous shrubbery. The people in the city of Kingstown are especially friendly and hospitable, as well they should be, because tourism is the area's most profitable industry. Until recently, St. Vincent was known as a quiet little island with nothing really to do. It is only recently that tourism has really exploded, and this is in direct correlation to all of the new amenities on the island. Unlike some of the other Caribbean islands, the government of St. Vincent is stable and the business community is sophisticated. The perimeter of St. Vincent is a combination of striking black and gorgeous white-sand beach, and the interior is comprised of exquisite rolling hills and flat grasslands.

All of the facilities on St. Vincent, and particularly in Kingstown, are fabulous. Everything is clean and new, and this is one of the safest islands in the Caribbean. Fine dining, scuba diving, sea excursions, and festivals are only the beginning of the many wonderful activities on St. Vincent. Museums and archaeological sights highlight the rich heritage of the island, and so many of the attractions combine education and entertainment. The miles of exquisite beach offer every water sport imaginable, and St. Vincent has an understated but fairly active nightlife. A combination of European and strictly Caribbean influences create a diverse and enjoyable atmosphere everywhere you go.