The Grenadines are a group of small islands that form part of St Vincent and the Grenadines in the Caribbean. They include Mustique, Canouan, Mayreau, Bequia, Tobago Cays, Palm Island, Union Island and Petit St. Vincent.

• Bequia, the largest, only 9 miles from St Vincent and just 7 sq. miles.
• Mustique is known as the location of millionaire holiday homes.
• Canouan includes a large luxury resort, the Raffles Resort Canouan Island .
• Mayreau is the smallest inhabited island, accessible only by boat.
• The Tobago Cays (picture) are real desert islands - small uninhabited islets that are magical for swimming and snorkelling.
• Palm Island is a self-contained resort.
• Petit St Vincent has 22 private and secluded cottages.
• Union Island sits between St Vincent and Grenada.

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