Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines






The islands reigns mild tropical climate. Bathing season lasts almost all year round. Because of these and many other reasons, this place is considered one of the best resorts in the world. Millionaires, politicians, stars and all those who aspire to a variety of opportunities, was chosen by Saint Vincent and the Grenadines yet 40 years ago.

Generous nature made these islands in this tropical paradise. Here you can make a trip to the summit of the volcano, swim in waterfalls, dive with dolphins, go on a cruise on a yacht or to explore the coral reefs surrounding the archipelago.

Grenadines for a long time remained undiscovered islands, and therefore they attract sailors from around the world. No accident that one of the most famous yacht charter company The Moorings has opened his own club on the island of Canouan - the third in the Caribbean Sea.

St. Vincent has a rather turbulent history. By the time Columbus discovered (in January 1498) and the inclusion of the Spanish possessions, the island was inhabited by Indians caribou, but fierce resistance that kept the colonists in constant fear. As a result, getting to the island of runaway black slaves, imported to the plantations of the African continent (for some reason they met the natives with open arms), and subsequent assimilation, on the island was formed a new ethnic group - "Black Caribs" (Garifuna), began to quarrel with the traditional "yellow Caribbeans" ...

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