St. Vincent & Grenadines

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is a scattering of over thirty islands and cays, and its real draw is the water between them — the Tobago Cays' turquoise shallows are a magnet for sailors and snorkelers, with sea turtles gliding over the reefs. The main island of Saint Vincent is wilder and more volcanic, dominated by La Soufrière and laced with rainforest trails, while smaller islands like Bequia and Mustique offer a quieter, yacht-club kind of glamour. It's a low-key paradise for anyone happiest on or near the sea.

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Main destinations

Food & drink to try

Roast breadfruit and fried jackfish

Breadfruit roasted over coals with fried jackfish, the national dish.

Callaloo soup

Dasheen leaf and coconut soup, sometimes with conch or salt beef.

Buljol

Salt cod shredded raw with tomato, onion and pepper, eaten with bakes.

Food & drink to try

Roast breadfruit and fried jackfish

Breadfruit roasted over coals with fried jackfish, the national dish.

Callaloo soup

Dasheen leaf and coconut soup, sometimes with conch or salt beef.

Buljol

Salt cod shredded raw with tomato, onion and pepper, eaten with bakes.

Duckanoo

Sweet cornmeal with coconut steamed in a banana leaf parcel.

Souse

Pork pickled in lime and cucumber, sold at Saturday morning markets.

Pelau

Caramelised chicken and rice with pigeon peas, cooked in one pot.

Tri tri akra

Tiny river fish caught in season and fried into fritters.

Arrowroot

Starch ground from the island's own root crop, used in custards and biscuits.

Sunset rum

Overproof white rum at eighty-four percent, diluted by anyone sensible.

Practical info

Drives on the left

Entry & health

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Tipping & local customs

Tipping is discretionary but appreciated: tipping in St Vincent and the Grenadines is discretionary and should reflect the service you have received, though a service charge of 10% is typically added to your bill in hotels and restaurants . At very local eateries a tip isn't expected, though tipping of around ten percent is appreciated in established restaurants but not expected in very local ea

Check dress codes before dining out, as some restaurants and venues require semi-formal attire
Beachwear (bikinis, swim trunks) should be reserved for the beach or pool — avoid wearing it in towns, shops, or restaurants
Same-sex sexual acts and relationships are criminalized under local law, so LGBTQ+ travellers should be discreet in public
Traffic keeps to the left, so pedestrians should look right first when crossing streets
Eating with your hands is common and accepted, especially with local dishes like breadfruit
Be sensitive to local customs and traditions, as behaviour that seems ordinary at home could be viewed as improper here

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Before you go

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