Young Island St. Vincent

H idden within most of us is the fantasy of someday discovering an uncharted island, surrounded by clear waters, unspoiled by man and his industries.An island where fruit, flowers, birds and fish abound…all in a climate of absolute perfection. Such an island is YOUNG ISLAND, an enchanted private island paradise.Legend says it was once the home of a Carib Indian chief who traded his island for a black stallion. Today, pottery shards are occasionally turned up by the more adventurous, supporting the local legend.Where once a Carib chief resided, you can now live like a king, forgetting time.Not counting the perfect days that follow one another. YOUNG ISLAND cannot truly be called a hotel resort.It is more a state of mind. The kind of place you long to be shipwrecked on. Enchantment follows discovery on the 35 acres that is YOUNG ISLAND. It is virtually a tropical garden.The trees are in fruit and flowers are everywhere.White ginger, hibiscus, crotons and ferns, to name a few, are sheltered under tall palms, giant almonds, mango, coffee, nutmeg, flamboyant and breadfruit trees.On the beach, where white sand eases gently into the Caribbean, there are chaise lounges and mattresses for sunbathers.There are also hammocks hung under thatched roofs for reading and napping in the shade.The cooling trade winds are ever constant and enjoyed too for sailing and windsurfing.Snorkel, mask, fins, viewboards, glassbottom boats and raft are available at no charge.Water-skiing and scuba diving are readily available for the beginner or pro.Just off shore is our “COCONUT BAR” where drinks are served in fresh coconuts, guaranteed to taste like “one more,” before the swim back to shore.