Introducing Union Island
Union Island is one of those places that tends to polarize visitors. Some find charm in the scrubby streets and eclectic alleyways. Some just see the transient nature of the town of Clifton, the dirt and the concrete. It’s not for everyone but there are some highlights in this anchor of the Grenadines chain.
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As the island is just across the channel from Carriacou (Grenada), most visitors to Union are on the way to someplace else. The gateway to the Tobago Cays and the logical place to gather supplies for a Grenadines sailing mission, the small town of Clifton is alive with Argonauts getting ready to hit the high seas.
The energetic little town has some nice places to eat and just down the coast some decent beaches can be discovered, too. The quiet fishing village of Ashton is nice alternative to the frenetic pace of Clifton.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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