Hidden Gem: Canouan Island in the Grenadines

Looking for that perfect escape away from the world, but don't want to sacrifice luxury for solitude? The beautifully small island of Canouan, only three square miles in size and located 110 miles from Barbados, may be your best bet.

Getting to Canouan

• American Airlines offers daily flights from San Juan, Puerto Rico.
• From U.S. & Canada-Several airlines also offer direct service through Barbados. This includes Air Canada, Air Jamaica, American, Continental, Delta, US Airways & BWIA.
• From Europe- Air France, Corsair & Air Caraibes offers service from Paris, France to Forte de France where Take Airlines or private charter will take you to Canouan.
• Air limousine service is also available from the hotels, who offer short flights (about 30 minutes) from Barbados, St. Lucia, Martinique and Grenada.
• By boat- Canouan and the Grenadines are a haven for boaters. The Grand Bay, close to the Tamarind Beach Hotel, offers anchors and buoys. Private charters are also available from The Moorings.

Accommodations

• Raffles Resort- This five star luxury resort is located on over 200 acres and features many hidden coves and beaches. Better yet, it is home to the world famous Amrita Spa. Here is a link to personal reviews from Trip Advisor.
• Tamarind Beach Hotel & Yacht Club- This little piece of paradise has only 40 rooms and eight suites. It is an Italian managed hotel situated right on the water's edge with incredible balconies overlooking the turquoise sea. Here is a link to personal reviews from Trip Advisor.
• Trump Island Villas- Need a little more room? Perhaps you want to extend your vacation into a relocation. Trump Island Villas feature 1 to 4 bedroom homes (many for sale), climbing up the hillside to offer fantastic views for all. Some even feature private swimming pools. It also has a casino and a Jim Fazio designed golf course.

Restaurants

• For seafood, head to The Hilltop Restaurant
• On Tuesdays & Thursdays, Casa del Mar features an amazing oceanfront BBQ feast.
• For fine dining, check out La Piazza for European fare and La Varrene, which is located next to the Trump Casino.

Activities

• Water sports abound with options for sailing, kayaking, snorkeling and scuba diving.
• Best beach can be found at Mahault Beach. Another great beach for views is South Glossy Beach.
• Golf, Tennis, Volleyball and a variety of other sports are all close by.
• For great views, head up to Cherry Hill.

Should you need any help booking your next vacation to Canouan or any other tropical paradise, contact Jonathan, Dreams Alive Travel's Caribbean Expert, at 813-240-0946. Happy Travels.