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St Vincent & The Grenadines, part of the Windward Islands, are located approximately 1,600 miles. South East of Miami and 100 miles west of Barbados. In a typical Caribbean setting, the nation itself consists of a group of 32 small islands. St Vincent, the largest, is a lush volcanic island just 18 miles north to south and 11 miles wide. Its capital, Kingstown, has a natural deep-water harbour and the island is dominated by the 1,220 metre volcano La Soufrière that resides in the north. The capital city of Kingstown is located in the south-western part of the island, nestled along Kingstown Bay and surrounded by a ring of green hills and ridges. Nicknamed the “City of Arches”, Kingstown is full of old world charm, with cobblestone sidewalks, old brick buildings and, like many Caribbean capitals, much of the colour and bustle of the island can be found in the market square. The city consists of twelve small blocks that are easy to walk and perfect for browsing. Shops and stores range from simple to sophisticated, selling everything from local crafts to gold and silver jewellery. The average yearly temperature is 27°C (81°F) with the coolest months being between November and February. During the rainy season (May to October) the rain is more frequent in the mountains than the coastal regions.
The International Airport to be built at Argyle (proposed completion by 2011); and the filming of the blockbuster `The Pirates of the Caribbean’ films with stunning scenes depicting the ultimate Caribbean paradise, have only added to this exquisite islands appeal.
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