Here’s everything you oughta know to plan the perfect trip to Bequia.
This peaceful hideaway handily earns its name, offering 180-degree views overlooking Lower Bay and Princess Margaret beaches.
It’s hard to imagine finding a better view, or warmer hospitality, anywhere on the island.
Palm trees along the coast of Bequia.Credit:Demetrius Theune/Getty Images
Best Things to Do
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Set sail.
Hit the beach.
Trace the tides along their tranquil, crystal-clear waters to enjoy both in one afternoon.
Private villa at Bequia Beach Hotel.Courtesy of Bequia Beach Hotel
Go snorkeling and diving.
Visit the Bequia Heritage Museum.
Take a break from the sun and sand at the Bequia Heritage Museum.
Princess Margaret Beach on Bequia Island.Michael Runkel/Getty Images
Climb Mount Peggy.
An easy alternativewith stunning views to bootis the walk from Port Elizabeth to the ruins of historic Fort Hamilton.
Swings double as seats at the bar, as do inflatables floating above the aquamarine waves.
Dishes from Provision.Courtesy of Provision
Friendship Bay
It’s just a 30-minute walk across a small (yet hilly!)
“New Year’s is always a delight with the fireworks show in Port Elizabeth,” says Mortstedt.
May and June are a pleasant shoulder season before warmer, wetter weather arrives in full force in July.
Walkway around Port Elisabeth on Bequia.NANCY PAUWELS/Getty Images
Sailing enthusiasts should plan a visit around theBequia Easter Regatta, considered the southern Caribbean’s premiere sailing event.
Ferry schedules change seasonally, so it is best to check with your accommodation before planning your trip.
Most visitors staying near Lower Bay Beach or Princess Margaret Beach will be within walking distance of almost everything.
Bequia’s palm tree lined coastline.Marc Guitard/Getty Images
Boast docked off the coast of Bequia.Edson Inniss/Getty Images