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St. Vincent (or "Hairoun’’
as it was first known) and The Grenadines are comprised of 36 islands in
the West Indies. Most of the islands are too small and lacking in basic
resources (fresh water, trees, etc.) to support inhabitants. That is
actually, the salvation of these precious properties. The restrictions
of nature are re-enforced by law. Only day trips are permitted. No
fishing. No flower gathering. Just look and leave it as you found it. Subject to showing proper respect for the environment, day trips to, and
picnics on, these small uninhabited cayes (pronounced "keys") can be arranged. Some of the islands are only about as long and wide as an
ordinary house.
Altogether,
the entire land area of all the islands is not quite 30 square miles. But the dispersion of
the islands across dozens of miles of azure-blue sea gives the impression of
something larger.
The area directly in front of Union Island was the setting
for the major outdoors scenes of the Academy Award-winning film, Pirates
of the Caribbean (Secret of the Black Pearl).
In the photo above, Union Island is in the background. The
two mountain peaks above the white panel are the hills directly adjacent
the mountain-top home of Blue Fountain Villas.
The appeal of SVG (as it is commonly called today) lies in
the superb sailing waters that some say are the best in the world,
sheltered harbors with local marina services, pristine beaches,
unspoiled forest and natural wonders and a well educated, welcoming
populace.
Union Island, with
the finest yachting harbor and support services in the Grenadines, is at
the heart of SVG. Blue Fountain Villas command a vista that includes
virtually the entire chain of islands.
For more information about SVG, here are some useful web sites.
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