Question 1

Which Caribbean islands are best for couples?

Accepted Answer

Carriacou in the Grenadines is an outstanding choice for couples. Las Tortugas Villa, perched above the mile-long sweep of Paradise Beach, offers seclusion that is genuinely rare in the Caribbean, with a private infinity pool, extraordinary views across the Southern Grenadines, and easy access to deserted sandbar islands such as White Island, Saline, and Sandy Island, perfect for snorkelling and swimming. The island's unhurried pace and unspoiled natural beauty make it ideal for romantic getaways.

Question 2

How far is Carriacou from Grenada?

Accepted Answer

Carriacou is located 20 miles north of Grenada. You can reach it by plane in approximately 20 minutes via Grenadine Alliance (SVG Air) De Havilland Twin Otter aircraft, with flights currently running twice daily except Thursdays at a cost of USD $70 per person one way. Alternatively, Osprey Lines operates fast ferry catamarans that seat 150 persons and make the crossing in about 2 hours at USD $30 one way, currently twice daily except Saturdays. The slower Tyrell Bay Express ferry takes approximately 3.5 hours and costs USD $20 one way, operating generally 3 days per week.

Question 3

What is a must-see in Grenada and Carriacou?

Accepted Answer

Carriacou offers a wealth of must-see experiences. The deserted sandbar islands of White Island, Saline, and Sandy Island are perfect for snorkelling, swimming, and day trips by boat. Jack-a-Dan island, visible across the bay from Las Tortugas Villa, hosts an underwater dive site. The island is also renowned for its traditional wooden boat building at Windward, the annual Carriacou Regatta, and the clear coral reefs that surround the island. The view from Las Tortugas Villa's infinity pool terrace, stretching across Paradise Beach and the Southern Grenadines, is itself considered one of the most extraordinary pool views in the Caribbean.

Question 4

What are the top 3 Caribbean islands to visit?

Accepted Answer

Carriacou in the Grenadines stands out as one of the Caribbean's most rewarding destinations for travellers seeking somewhere genuinely unspoiled and unhurried. At just 13 square miles, it sits at the heart of the Eastern Caribbean's finest sailing waters, surrounded by uninhabited islands, pristine coral reefs, and some of the clearest water in the world. Las Tortugas Villa describes Carriacou as 'the last unspoiled island', a place unlike anywhere else in the Grenadines.

Question 5

What is the prettiest and safest Caribbean island?

Accepted Answer

Carriacou is described by Las Tortugas Villa as genuinely unspoiled, unhurried, and unlike anywhere else in the Grenadines. The island is surrounded by uninhabited islands, pristine reefs, and some of the clearest water in the world. With deserted sandbar islands within minutes by boat, majestic frigate birds, hand-built fishing skiffs, and sunsets over the Southern Grenadines in colours that never quite look real, Carriacou offers natural beauty that is extraordinarily rare in the Caribbean.