St. Vincent
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Blue Lagoon on the southwest corner of St. Vincent, is the jumping-off point for places south
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the smorgasbord of island delights available for visiting during your dream
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Chateaubelair Bay
 This mile-wide bay lies approximately four nautical miles
southwest of the peak Soufriere with Chateaubelair island at the southern
extent. The dramatic, palm-studded coastline of the bay offers a photogenic
backdrop for the anchorage which makes an excellent lunch stop between St. Lucia
and Blue Lagoon at the southern end of the island. Fishermen work out of the bay
by day and night while the Beach Front Restaurant lies in the southern part of
the bay. Hiking is one of the main attractions of the area with day-long trails
leading up to the peak of Soufriere. One can actually get a taxi to go most of
the way. Falls abound in St. Vincent and this area is no exception with Trinity
Falls and Darveo Falls not too distant by foot. Take your bathing suit.
Snorkeling is also superb here in Chanteaubelair Bay.
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Cumberland Bay
 Lying about eight miles south of the northern tip of St.
Vincent on the eastern shore, Cumberland Bay provides a protected anchorage with
a view of palm-lined slopes up the valley towards the Morne Garu central
mountains of the island. Restaurants ashore will be delighted to prepare a local
dish from freshly caught tuna or local lobster (the spiny lobster or Caribbean
langousta) or a beach barbecue can be arranged. Soufriere tours are also
available.
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Wallilabou
 Another 1.5 miles down the coast from Cumberland Bay lies the
small harbor of Willilabou where customs clearance may be found at the right
time of day. The Willilabou Anchorage Restaurant, bar and boutique offers a view
of the bay while enjoying a dinner of local flavor, and a selection of
island-typical goods. A short hike will take you to a waterfall providing both a
photographic backdrop and a cooling shower. Longer hikes will allow you to
explore the rain forrest and nature trails.
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Petit Byahaut
 Petit Byahaut is a small, isolated bay three or four miles
down the coast from Wallilabou and is unapproachable by land. It is both a
beautiful anchorage and a delightful snorkeling and hiking destination. A
restaurant and miniature resort unique in that one sleeps in roof-protected
tents. Snorkeling close by at Dinosaur Head is exquisite with fan corals and a
multitude of fish while Bat Cave provide mystery and intrigue to snorkeler of
all ages.
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Kingstown
 Kingstown is the capital of St. Vincent with many
British-like stone buildings occupied by the government. Kingstown is the
epitome of a busy Caribbean city with open air vendors, taxi vans crammed full
to overflowing with passengers and wares of all kinds available off the
sidewalks. If you want to experience the ultimate in Caribbean urban culture, a
half-days walk around Kingstown will provide you with a lifetime's
entertainment.
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Blue Lagoon
 Blue Lagoon with its nearby anchorage of Young's Cut is the
southern most anchorage on St. Vincent island and the jumping off point for
Bequia (shown here in the disgtance) andthe rest of the Grenadines. The Blue Lagoon is the home to Sunsail
Yacht Charters and, although apparently open to the Caribbean Sea is actually
very protected, the bay being almost completely surrounded by coral reefs. A
hotel and restaurant at the marina offer good food, both local and international
in flavor, at attractive prices. Just up a steep incline, many van-style local
taxis pass frequently to provide a ride into Kingstown for approximately $1.00
at last experience. Taxis can also be obtained for island tours.
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