
The ultimate sailor’s paradise — the Grenadines island chain is a land of white beaches, lazy hammocks, swaying palms and rum-soaked bliss. Whether visiting on a private yacht or enjoying a luxury yacht charter in the Caribbean here you can escape the crowds and step back in time.
Captain Carl Sputh of superyacht Starfire reveals eight of the best beaches to drop anchor at…
1. Macaroni Beach, Mustique
The sea has washed away many famous footprints on this beach, from rock god Mick Jagger to Princess Margaret. Macaroni Beach is one of those celebrity favourite Caribbean destinations, far from the prying eyes of the press and flanked by an oasis of green. Picnic tables sit beneath the splayed fingers of palm trees where world class chefs execute artful dishes.
A smattering of millionaire villas hide in the trees and the beach is private so for those seeking to spend a night or two bobbing offshore, you’ll need to know someone on the inside or sweet talk your way in.
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2. Baradal Beach, Tobago Cays
The Baradal Turtle Sanctuary offers a great spot for watching the green and hawksbill turtles foraging and floating in their seemingly old as time bliss.
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3. Jamesby Beach, Tobago Cays
Afternoons on Jamesby Beach are all about launching yourself off the swim deck of your superyacht to cool down. Salty and sun kissed you can then stretch out on the aft deck with a cocktail in hand, watching one of the best sunsets in the Caribbean.
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4. Mopion Island
Those who want a more active afternoon on Mopion can grill fresh lobsters, uncork a bottle of vintage rum and don a snorkel to flounder about on the edge of the shallows.
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5. Petit St. Vincent
For those who adore the Robinson Crusoe dream with a few luxury extras thrown in, Petit St. Vincent can beautifully tip the balance. After a refreshing dip into the bright and colourful world that inspired Jacques Cousteau you can let the island masseuse unknot those sun weary muscles.
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6. Palm Island Beach
The waters are blue, the sun dapples through the palms, the iguanas sun themselves on the rock and the rum tasting and steel pan parties are the only way to end the day.
This is one of those places where swigging ice-cold beer on the sand doesn’t have to be the only thing on the agenda. You can cycle along hidden nature trails, kitesurf and even play a game of cricket.
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7. Chatham Bay Beach, Union Island
The neighbouring shores of Bloody Bay and Campbell Beach are also great for snorkelling, turtle watching and sipping cold beers with the locals.
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8. Saltwhistle Bay, Mayreau
When you get tired of snorkelling you can head by foot along the paths that cut in deep into the jungle until you find the only village on the island. Climb to the tip of the Catholic Church for staggering views before making your way back for a seafood supper.
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Article and images sourced from Boat International article posted HERE