Ins & Outs of SVG 2020

Their spa doesn’t disappoint, with charming hillside treatment palapas and therapists meticulously trained to relax, soothe and decompress your mind and body. With a balmy Caribbean climate, exquisite surroundings and fabulous facilities, Mandarin Oriental, Canouan redefines the idyllic tropical island getaway. The group will also brand and manage a portfolio of new Residences at Mandarin Oriental, to be located near the hotel and scheduled to be available in 2020. The Grenadines Estate is also home to Canouan Estate Villas & Residences, with spectacular villas nestled through the hillsides, immaculate beaches and a 18 hole championship Fazio- designed golf course. On the southern end of Canouan is the luxury super-yacht marina, Sand Lane Yacht Club which is the best place to enjoy a sundowner, these are just some of the island treasures that can now be enjoyed in Canouan. Canouan is one of themost beautiful islands in the archipelago, surrounded by pristine beaches, warm turquoise waters and emerald green hills, a paradise in the Caribbean Sea where an extensive coral reef creates the calm transparent waters. The protected waters of the Tobago Cays Marine Park is just a 30 minute boat ride away and has a number of globally significant habitats including coral reefs and sea turtle nesting sites. Canouan is easily accessible by a short 20 minute flight in one of the Mandarin Oriental, Canouan private jets from Barbados, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, as well as other Caribbean gateways. Regular flights and yacht charters are also available. The west coast of Canouan, which is blessed with some beautiful stretches of beach, is home to a number of charming places to stay. What was up until very recently, the Tamarind Beach Hotel, is being completely overhauled and is touted to re-open under a very prestigious brand hotel in mid 2020. There is also a selection of comfortable apartments and guest-houses offering rental accommodation in the village. Several shops stock a good selection of general supplies and the small market next to the ferry dock sells freshly caught fish and fruit and vegetables shipped in daily from St. Vincent. Canouan, Mandarin Oriental’s latest discovery, is an island gem with elegant colonial-style suites and chic, Italian-design Patio Villas. Nestled along a white powder stretch of Godahl Beach on The Grenadines Estate Development, the hotel was created with impeccable attention to detail and is home to a collection of atmospheric restaurants offering a variety of culinary delights accompanied by stunning ocean views. Non guests can avail themselves of a day pass to enjoy the wonderful facilities and the legendary service of Mandarin Oriental, Canouan. 116  Canouan 116  CANOAUN INS& UTS Mandarin Oriental, Canouan