BEQUIA

BEQUIA 

Bequia was named "The Island of Clouds" by the native Carib Indians of St Vincent and the Grenadines before Christopher Columbus landed in St Vincent. Bequia lies 9 miles South of St Vincent and is the largest of the Grenadine Islands. The island holds rich heritage, history and traditions such as Boat building, Whaling, and fishing. They are all still a fundamental part of Bequia culture today. 

    Over the years new blood has added life to Bequia as it has been discovered and exposed to the world as "The Ultimate Easter island sailing getaway destination". People from around the globe sail to this island every year for the annual Easter Regatta.

Easter Regatta

 The anticipation and excitement that brings all Vincentians and visitors to Bequia at Easter is truly a priceless event to experience. The races, the food, the parties. Some may think it is repetitive but anticipation starts the day it begins and as the final event; the anticipation grows for the following year.

Along with the excitement of the Easter festivities, Bequia never gives up on stimulating the interest of Visitors and natives alike. At the begining of the day you rise to see a beautiful sunset and as the day ends to can sit on the beach or on your pouch at inhale the nights breeze and enjoy the setting of the sun. The calm turquoise waters, golden brown beaches, captivating coral reefs all harmonize with the sole ambition of recreating and sustaining paradise.

Old Hegg Turtle Sanctuary

With St Vincent and the Grenadines being one of the few blessed places where the Hawks bill and Leather back turtles return every year to lay their eggs. It is with great interest, passion and pleasure that an inspired Fisherman by the name of Orton (Brother) King realized the need to create, and build the Old Hegg Turtle sanctuary. His purpose was to rescue and preserve the young turtles thus increasing their chances of survival, for this endangered specie of sea turtle.

 These young Turtles are picked up on the beaches around the island as they hatch and at time washed back to shore, They are brought back to the sanctuary where they are kept until they are strong enough to survive in the open seas. This simple act preserves the species and ensures that our kids and grandkids would see first hand what a sea turtle looks like in our time.

Bequia is truly an extension of the gem of the Antilles. To truly experience what this little island has to offer, all you have to do is find your way here! Trust me you would feel right at home!e.