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| Tamarind Beach Hotel & Yacht Club is a lively, Italian influenced beachfront oasis of 40 sea lapped hideaways, situated within tropical gardens, on a mile long white sand beach. The Palapa restaurant at the hotel has special theme nights and the Pirate Cove bar for light fare, live music and dancing. Water sports and boat excursions the Tobago Cays and neighbouring |
islands are available. Several local guesthouses are also available on the island. The Moorings Canouan Island is now the centre of sailing in the Grenadines and is also a major base for this world-renowned yachting company. Situated on Grand Bay, close to Tamarind Beach Hotel & Yacht Club, the world |
famous waters of the Tobago Cays and the other
enchanting islands of the
Grenadines are all
within easy reach.
Diving Canouan Dive enter is based in Grand Bay close to the Tamarind Beach Hotel. Both scuba divers and snorkellers can enjoy the splendors under the sea of the pristine islands, coral reef and even wrecks. Day & night dives available. |
| Heart of wellness | Heart of the Grenadines | |||||||||
| RafflesAmrita Spa Raffles signature lifestyle concept. Amrita has its roots in an ancient Sanskrit legend, where deities searched for the magical elixir that would grant them eternal youth. This assurance of renewal is a promise, which Raffles delivers to every Amrita guest. Providing a haven of relaxation and |
nurturing by highly skilled international therapists the menu of treatments are of rare quality and exceedingly high standards. Immerge yourself in rejuvenating pleasure with your personal therapist designing sequence to suit your specific needs. |
Beaches Small bays and coves, most with long sweeping white sand beaches, surround Canouan Island. They are pristine and a few are a challenge to access. The island is partially surrounded by the coral reef on the Atlantic side, which adds protection to many of the beaches. Endless expanses of fine sand, its gleaming |
white in dramatic contrast to the strong colours of the luxuriant vegetation and tropical sea await those who seek a solitary encounter with nature. Air Access Is made easy by requesting from the Hotels their Air- Limousine Service available from Barbados, Martinique, St. Lucia, Grenada. |
Daily flights by American Airlines from Barbados and San Juan de Puerto Rico, plus Grenadine Airways from Barbados. | ||||||
| Travel tips | Land, climate, ... | Turtles’ Island | ||||
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| Climate Average daytime temperatures range from 24 C/75 F to 30 C/87 F. Driest season is December to May. The coolest month occur between November and February.  Currency Canouan uses the local Eastern Caribbean Dollars (EC$). A bank on the island provide exchange services for all major foreign currencies, cash or travellers cheques. Visas and vaccinations Travel whith a valid passport. Return tickets are required. No Visa is required for EC citizens and North & South American citizens. No vaccinations are required. US citizen must have a valid passport to fly to the Grenadines. |
St. Vincent and the Grenadines lie between the tropic of Cancer and the Equator, approximately 1.600 miles southeast of Miami. St. Vincent is the largest of the more than 30 islands that comprise the nation, covering roughly150 square miles. Canouan is reached by air from North America and Europe through six major gateways - Barbados, San Juan-P.R., Grenada, St. Vincent, Martinique and St. Lucia - with connection to Canouan’s modern Airport, offering night landing facilities. The dream of an exclusive world surrounded by the splendid sea of the southern Antilles, a refuge from the world uncontaminated nature, endowed with an enormously varied landscape of green hills, romantically secluded bays and long beaches. Almost every corner of Canouan reveals the natural gifts of the island and inspiring views. White sand beaches, the island abounds with natural beauty and offers the serenity in which to enjoy it. Average daytime temperatures range from 24°C/75F to 30°C/87F. Driest season is December to May. The coolest months occur between November and February. Is a different way of living; simple life, only divided by solar rhythm and climatic equilibrium dry heat, humid heat. With so many options to choose from, Canouan can help you design an experience that goes beyond imagination; far beyond. Whether your idea of action is on the course or in the spa, whether you prefer relaxing on the beach or working out, everything is possibile at Canouan. |
Canouan serene island with its coral reef, protects landscapes, colours and feelings. And then, the fauna! How many beasts, goats and kids, cocks and hens, donkeys, sheep, iguanas, birds of all kinds and colours, of sea and land …all this, you might think, is a dream? No! This is simply Canouan, island of turtles! In Canouan you can laze your days away on the beach or by the pool complete with bar and café. Or take part in something more strenuous with your choice from the complete range of sports under the guidance of qualified attendants… Here there is no lack of opportunity for sport. You have a choice between tennis and sailing, scuba diving, wind-surfing or volley-ball; or again excursions on foot, by boat or by small plane. …Or the pool. Whether you prefer a view of the sea from one of the Caribbean’s biggest swimming pools or whether you’d rather swim in salt water while enjoying the sight of that vast espanse of fresh water. Or perhaps gaze out lazily at both from your relaxing hammock in the shade cast by a straw canopy? It’s up to you. Honey Moon A wonderful romantic 19th century church, nestles in the heart of Raffles Canouan. Along with the many diverse food and beverage venues this makes both the resort and Canouan Island ideal for destination weddings. To every bride and groom, a wedding is not simply a function but a culmination of their romance. Raffles Canouan understands this and reflects the special need to create weddings to remember. It is a promise of exquisite quality service beyond the ordinary. For a magical honeymoon, Canouan is the perfect destination. An amazingly remote, private and peaceful place - memories forever are made of this. |
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