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.

Bequia Island in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

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.

Bright white villa

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.

People on a beach with clear blue water

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.

Different dishes from a restaurant

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.

Bright and colorful image of Bequia. Palm trees at the water, blue sky and white clouds, boats in the harbor of Port Elisabeth. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

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 In an island in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. It has a rich maritime history of sailing, fishing and even whaling. It is a haven for sailors looking for a peaceful anchorage in the West Indies. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

Bequia’s palm tree lined coastline.Marc Guitard/Getty Images

Several boast off the coast of an island

Boast docked off the coast of Bequia.Edson Inniss/Getty Images