Young Island
Young Island Resort, the most northerly of the Grenadine chain of islands, is a privately owned, luxury 35 acre tropical island.
Overview
Legend has it that 150 years ago the Caribs -- the original inhabitants of the region -- traded the island for a stallion owned by the then British Administrator, Governor Young, hence the origin of the island's name.
The informality of Young Island is ideally suited to families and they welcome children of all ages.
Once you step onto the island you can take your shoes off and leave your cares behind. Take a nap or read a book in a hammock, listen to the water lapping the shore as you dine under thatched huts
The ultimate "Robinson Crusoe" hideaway, an 'islanders' island", are appropriate descriptions of Young Island. One of the first whole island resorts, Young Island is located just 200 yards off the south coast of St. Vincent in the southern Caribbean. This tiny island is fully self-contained with wonderful, private villa resort accommodations, exquisite meals, fantastic service, water sports, views that are hard to match, and the most elegant yet relaxed and casual atmosphere found anywhere.
The most common routes from outside the Caribbean come through Barbados.
Once on St. Vincent, a 10 minute taxi ride takes you to the ferry dock for a five minute "voyage" across the clearest water you've ever seen.
Accommodation
Accommodations are Cottage Style with sea view, open-air garden shower and private patio
Superior Cottages
...are nearest the beach and shoreline, or low on the hillside.
Although mostly free standing, some Superior Cottages can interconnect to accommodate families. .
Deluxe Cottages
Larger king bedded cottages with either:
1) a sitting area within the bedroom, or
2) a much larger private patio than the Superior Cottage
Luxury cottages
Full suite with bedroom, separate sitting room, and private plunge pool. Two are beach-side with a king-size bed, three are hillside with 2 queen-size beds
The Duvernette Suite
…is a two-bedroom hillside cottage with spacious separate living and dining areas, all fully air-conditioned. The cottage is situated at the top of Young Island with incredible views of the sea, Fort Duvernette, St. Vincent and Bequia. Surrounded by a private yard with a small private infinity-edge pool; furnished deck with chairs, umbrella, & hammock
Facilities
Electricity is 220 volts 50 cycles, however, some cottages are wired with both 110 and 220 volts
Email and Internet: The lounge and bar area offer wi-fi internet access for those with their own laptop computers. Guests can also access the internet at a dedicated guest computer at the front office and send and receive e-mails using their own web based e-mail addresses; use is limited to 15 minutes. At present there is no charge for this service.
Room service is available.
Restaurants & Bars
Seriously good food and excellent staff await you at Young Island. Fresh fruits and vegetables are abundant, along with their gourmet selections featuring fish, lamb, beef, pork and chicken. The eclectic choices range from continental to true regional Caribbean Cuisine with the menu changing regularly.
The delightful dining kiosks can be set for romantic tables for two, and larger party tables.
The kiosks are in a beautiful setting by the beach and surrounded by tropical gardens. The scent of evening jasmine and fine cuisine is quite lovely, quite seductive.
Coconut Bar
During the day, when the sun and fun make you thirsty, swim over to the Coconut Bar, a swim up bar, located a few yards off the beach and enjoy special 'Caribbean' drinks, rum, coconut rum, coconut milk, and coffee liqueur.
Captain Bligh Lounge and Bar
For your 'sundowner' cocktails, or a cool refreshing beer, this is the place to start your evening at Young Island. Enjoy the sweet sounds of Caribbean music and start getting into the 'mood'
Features
Spa Kalina
...named after the earliest inhabitants of St. Vincent, sits amongst the tropical foliage on the hillside
Play Tennis on the top of Young Island
Yachts
Young Island Resort owns and operates two 44-foot sailing yachts. Each crewed yacht includes two guest quarters used while on "sailaway", the resort's option of spending nights at sea. Day-excursions are also easily arranged aboard the yachts through the front desk
Water Sports
Young Island Resort has complimentary water-sports equipment include: windsurfers, kayaks, pedaloes, sailing dinghies, snorkels, masks and flippers.
Please note that the star ratings are based on our personal opinions of quality level and that much of the content of these property articles comes direct from their own websites & factsheets and was correct at the time of publishing
