Botanic Gardens

#1 Tobago Cays This cluster of small, uninhabited isles perched at the east end of Mayreau boasts some of Grenadine's finest underwater sites. The remote cays' calm, clear waters teem with bright ... Read more » Courtesy of SVG Tourism Authority

#2 Canouan Travelers are almost always impressed by tiny Canouan, which measures a mere three and a half miles long and a quarter-mile wide. World-class spas, luxurious resorts, and breathtaking coral reefs ... Read more » Dennis Sabo / Shutterstock

#3 Saltwhistle Bay Beach When it comes to finding the perfect place to lay your towel, it's hard to compete with Saltwhistle Bay's powdery sands. Comprised of a pure white shoreline shaded ... Read more » Jason Pratt / Flickr

#4 Bequia Perched at the northernmost tip of the Grenadines' chain of islands, Bequia beckons to beachcombers and seafarers with its golden sands, calm aquamarine waves, and relaxed atmosphere. When you tire ... Read more » Courtesy of SVG Tourism Authority

#5 Botanic Gardens St. Vincent's lush 20-acre park holds a reputation as the longest standing botanical garden in the Western Hemisphere, with roots dating back to 1765. Inside, you'll encounter a ... Read more » Courtesy of SVG Tourism Authority

#6 Macaroni Beach If you came to Mustique (the Grenadines' exclusive retreat just 18 miles southeast of St. Vincent) to sprawl across blindingly white sand or sit beneath a rustic palm hut facing ... Read more » Jason Pratt / Flickr

#7 Mustique An upscale hideaway known for its pristine sands, cerulean waters, and lavish cottages, Mustique came into the spotlight after Queen Elizabeth II's younger sister, the late Princess Margaret decided ... Read more » Courtesy of SVG Tourism Authority

#8 Scuba Diving & Snorkeling Once you've marveled at the Grenadines' magnificent scenery above the surface, it's time to take the plunge below sea level. After all, St. Vincent doesn't hold the ... Read more » Dennis Sabo / Shutterstock

#9 Mayreau Picture it: Tall palms swaying in the breeze, azure waters lapping at the sands of Saltwhistle Bay, and the aroma of savory lobster wafting through the air. This is Mayreau ... Read more » Scott Griffith / Flickr

#10 Hiking If you're itching to explore, St. Vincent offers numerous picturesque trails. Thrill-seekers will get a kick out of trekking up the imposing La Soufrière volcano, but they should note ... Read more » ctsnow / Flickr

#11 Kingstown Before you set sail for the remote isles of the Grenadines, take some time to explore Kingstown, St. Vincent's colorful capital city located along the island's southern coast ... Read more » V.J. Matthew / Shutterstock

#12 The Grenadines Estate Golf Club Golf enthusiasts can't help falling in love with St. Vincent & The Grenadines' gorgeous fairways. For stunning scenery, take your irons to the wind-protected championship Grenadines Estate Golf Club ... Read more » Courtesy of The Grenadines Estate Golf Club

#13 Wallilabou Bay Pirates of the Caribbean fans looking to retrace Captain Jack Sparrow's footsteps from the opening scenes of "The Curse of the Black Pearl" (2003) should head straight to Wallilabou ... Read more » ctsnow / Flickr