4 Best Sights in St. Vincent and the Grenadines

This lovely stretch of white-sand beach (pronounced Gud-ul) at the southern end of Carenage Bay is surrounded by private property owned by Canouan Estate. Those who are not Mandarin Oriental Canouan resort guests or villa residents may access the beach only by boat. Amenities: none for nonguests. Best for: swimming; walking.

In central Canouan, on the leeward coast, Grand Bay is the island's longest beach with white sand and calm waters. The beach is in Charlestown, the largest town and where ferries dock; it's alternatively called Charlestown Bay Beach. Amenities: food and drink; toilets. Best for: swimming.

This lovely but remote expanse of beach (pronounced mah-ho) is at the northern tip of the island at the base of Mt. Royal. The beach is surrounded by private property owned by Canouan Estate and accessible only to villa residents and guests of the Mandarin Oriental Canouan resort—or to others by sea. Amenities: none. Best for: solitude; swimming.

This and other beaches along Glossy Bay, on the southwest (windward) coast of Canouan, are absolutely spectacular. South Glossy Bay is within walking distance of the airport, in case you have time before a flight. Shenanagins Beach Club is at the western end of the beach—which is also adjacent to the marina at Sandy Lane Yacht Club. Amenities: food and drink. Best for: swimming; walking.