For travelers longing for the Caribbean of yesterday, set a course for the barely discovered island of Bequia located in St. Vincent & the Grenadines. This tiny lightning bolt-shaped speck radiates an unfettered nostalgia. For those looking to kick off their year with an uncharted tropical getaway, there's no better place to stay than at the boutique Bequia Beach Hotel.
Dreamy cottages, beachfront suites, and even newly built hillside villas with sweeping island panoramas available at Grenadine Hills, allow this intimate family-owned haven to curate an exclusive island escape to accommodate a variety of needs. Spend tranquil days beachcombing sugar-soft sands once trod by Princess Margaret. Meander the Belmont Walkway’s shops and dine on authentic flavors. Savor the blackened tuna burger with a Rusty the Dog cocktail at the hotel-owned Jack’s Beach Bar on Princess Margaret Beach. Hit the seas and spend the day sailing on a day trip to Mustique where one will likely find themselves dancing barefoot to reggae at Basil’s Bar steps from the beach.
Bengt Mortstedt, a Swedish businessman who stumbled upon Bequia two decades ago, now graciously hosts guests alongside his family in his island home. Bengt fell in love with the local charm of Bequia and as such, feels a sense of responsibility to protect the island in as many ways as he can. Their attentive team ensures each visitor discovers Bequia their own way: hiking lush hillsides, complimentary water sports, diving amid tropical fish, stargazing free of light pollution, or tacking across the Grenadines for a Robinson Crusoe-style journey.
Come 2024, Bequia Beach Hotel will further transport guests back in time with classic pleasures with a new Rock Villa at Grenadine Hills slated for early spring 2024. Additional updates include a tennis court, new beachfront Sand Bar, and solar paneling. Travelers can reach this portal to the past aboard the hotel’s private nine-seater plane, Bequia Air, delivering tailor-made nostalgia upon arrival. Disconnect with the crowds and escape the hustle and bustle at Bequia Beach Hotel.
