St Lucia
Studded with a strand of palms, this small sliver of sand that juts out into the bay is the picture-perfect place for sunbathing, swimming, snorkeling or…
Must-see attractions in Windward Islands
Roseau
Gothic meets Caribbean at this landmark cathedral which evolved from a simple wooden hut to the majestic 1916 volcanic-stone pile you see today. The upper…
Barbados
Down below Sam Lord's Castle, this coconut-lined, windswept bay doesn't get many visitors. It's not a safe place for swimming, but is a good place for a…
St Lucia
At this bijou hideaway you can catch an informative one-hour walking tour that allows you to take in the plantation and a cocoa-processing plant. They…
St Lucia
It's not particularly spectacular, but this refreshing waterfall is a popular place to cool down, or wash off the sulfur after a visit to the volcano. The…
Barbados
Covering 53 acres of the interior of the island, this small private nature reserve contains tracts of forest that protect some of the tallest native palms…
Barbados
Fronted by a sliver of sand, this little village is about as local as you get. It has a combined bar/restaurant, a shop and some picnic tables – that's it…
St Vincent & the Grenadines
There are some permanent stalls in the market building, but the real action is on the streets outside. Bananas in shapes and sizes that will never get…
St Vincent & the Grenadines
Around half a mile off the main road, this lovely park is centered around a large rock perched on the side of a rushing stream that was carved by St…
Carriacou
Hillsborough’s beach isn’t the island’s best, but it’s pretty nonetheless. Fishing boats pull in along the Esplanade, where there are a couple of shady…
Grenada Island
Staffed by enthusiastic members, this museum has displays that are a little haphazard. It is mostly dedicated to the original indigenous inhabitants of…
Dominica
On Dominica’s southernmost tip, the fishing village of Scotts Head has a gem of a setting along the gently curving shoreline of Soufriere Bay. While it…
Pointe Baptiste Estate Chocolate Factory
Dominica
Meet Alan Napier, whose grandparents came from Scotland to found the Pointe Baptiste Estate, and who took it upon himself to start making Dominica's first…
St Lucia
Head to the north side of the central market, where you'll find fresh produce from the rich countryside, traditional drinks and other items. It's a fine…
Dominica
There are several sections of beach around pretty Woodford Hill Bay, though it's not as wild and remote as the other beaches along this section of…
St Lucia
Close your eyes and imagine a hidden cove, framed on three sides by steep sheltering cliffs. You’ve just pictured Smugglers Cove, a secluded crescent of…
Grenada Island
Monckton St leads to the historic Sendall Tunnel, a narrow 340-ft passageway built in 1894 that burrows through the hill to reach Bruce St and the rest of…
Barbados
The largest complete windmill in the Caribbean, this impressive stone structure sits proud on a hilltop north of Belleplaine. It was used to grind…
St Lucia
The state-of-the-art marina is the stomping ground of sailors and the well-heeled. It contains a series of shops, restaurants, trendy bars and just about…
St Vincent & the Grenadines
Swaying palms line the beach and shade the attractive tropical retreats that speckle the hillside. To enjoy the island, you need to enjoy the resort –…
Dominica
These attractively hued rocks make up a dramatic headland that enjoys a fabulous position overlooking two bays. There's not much to do here but enjoy the…
St Vincent & the Grenadines
A lovely secluded bay framed by jungle-covered bluffs, Cumberland is a popular anchorage for more adventurous yachties. It's also a fine place for a swim…
Barbados
Right across the car park from the Barbados Wildlife Reserve, and under the same management, you'll find a mahogany forest on a hillside that cloaks an…
Roseau
This gray stone church was originally built in the 1820s, but has been reconstructed several times over its 200-year history. It was almost totally…
Grenada Island
The poor old national library was once a lovely building but shoddy renovations and now neglect have left it in a dire state. If you look past the broken…
Grenada Island
This local spice-growing co-operative runs tours through its small plantation, which produces a variety of herbs and spices. You can also buy spices…
Dominica
A short drive north of Roseau, near Canefield Airport, this old sugar mill used to produce sugar, rum and molasses, and now has taken on new life as a…
Dominica
This sweeping bay is on Dominica’s south coast. Turn inland at Loubiere onto a wide and largely pothole-free curving road skirting the base of Morne…
Grenada Island
Busiest on Friday and Saturday mornings, this is the largest market in Grenada, with stalls heaped with fresh island produce. It's a colorful sight that…
Bridgetown
The island’s Anglican cathedral was originally completed in 1665 to accommodate 3000 worshippers, but came tumbling down in a hurricane a century later…
Carriacou
This small, community-run museum has a limited yet nonetheless interesting array of Carib artifacts plus displays on African heritage and the colonial era.
Bridgetown
A small commercial building that has benches on the waterside overlooking the harbor, and some interesting plaques chart the local maritime heritage.
St Lucia
Just south of Dennery on the road to Vieux Fort, this lookout point is well worth stopping at for fantastic views over the town.
Grenada
The best beach on the island for swimming – there's a reef here that forms a little pool of tranquil water.
Barbados
This abandoned Georgian mansion overlooking Long Bay was built by buccaneer Samuel Hall Lord in 1820. It's said he amassed a fortune by hanging lanterns…
Barbados
Barbados Wildlife Reserve is a walk-through zoo opposite Farley Hill, with short paths that meander through a mahogany forest containing green monkeys and…
St Lucia
This small nature center run by the forestry department is in the process of being redeveloped. It's mostly aimed at local school groups and has limited…
Bequia
At this 'sanctuary,' a well-known institution on Bequia, turtle eggs are hatched and transferred to small concrete pools, ostensibly to give them a better…
Barbados
Famed as the birthplace of Grantley Adams, Barbados' first prime minister, this colonial-era house is now administered by the Barbados National Trust. It…
St Lucia
This central square is named for local writer Derek Walcott, who won the Nobel Prize for literature in 1992. It's a quiet park that seems somehow isolated…
