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Anyone have any recent insight as to why Young Island is getting such mixed reviews on Google lately? As a freelance skipper, I've always encouraged guests to book a stay there at the end of a Grenadines trip rather than rush to catch a return flight which spoils the afterglow of a pleasant charter. This has always been a winning combo, but admittedly, my last Grenadines trip was many years ago. I realize things can change.

Secondly, if Young Island is in decline, what hotel/resort alternatives might you suggest on St. Vincent. I'm returning my guests at Blue Hole marina. Given the $500/night price tag at Young Island, I want to avoid a disappointing experience.

Your input is greatly appreciated.

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Appreciate the feedback! We are booked and the countdown is on.

Palm Beach had much much more going on than Eagle Beach, back in the before time. There are larger more expansive properties right on the beach with a small shopping area behind the large resorts.

Around suppertime, all chaise longues are stored, and fine dining begins with toes in the sand as sunset sails dust the horizon. Menus were LED. Its exquisite.

I stayed in an airbnb with a pool in the centre of a handful of garden suites and cant comment on the resorts or the many casinos at Palm Beach.

One caveat...i disagree with Conde nasts long ago best carib beach...its very windy with sharp coral biting your scalp,/face, you need to defend yourself from the ongoing assult of the sharp coral.

If you make it to southern part of island...look up Charlies Pub and that Flinstones bar at the very southern tip.

Have fun.

Well, actually, he was a spammer, so he is gone, as is this thread.

Yea he got all pissy when no one replied to his post after four days now not a peep. Maybe he went to Boston and rode the train after midnight😂😂

6 days and no “Thank You”

Sounds good, thanks again.
Have a great weekend.

According to Google,"Scottish" functions as both an ethnicity (referring to shared ancestry, culture, and history) and a nationality (denoting a person from or living in Scotland). While not an independent state, Scotland has a distinct civic national identity recognized in the UK.

Never stayed on Palm Beach and been a while since we've been to Aruba. Offhand, I think I would compare it to Simpson Bay beach, pretty busy.

Hello Carol,,,thanks for response
Are you familiar with Palm Beach in Aruba at all?
Am presently checking that out....just in the "starting to plan" phase....it will take a lot to keep from SXM,,,but always open to options. lol

I have to say that it has been a LONG time since we've stayed there, but we spent our honeymoon on Eagle Beach, at Manchebo Beach Resort. We returned a few times after our honeymoon, as they gave us a card for one free night during the same dates. Used it several times, but not recently. Unfortunately it is now a really high class resort apparently, so would be pretty expensive. It's on Eagle Beach, which is a HUGE wide beach.

Link to Manchebo

Hi Beans
I have alot of friends who have been to Coconut Bay Resort and no one has ever been there and not loved it. The food is excellent and the service also. It's a beautiful and clean and fun place to be . Many people have recommended it to me but I don't like AI

I am confused. Is Scottish and ethnicity or a nationality ?

Hello there
I have never visited the island of Aruba......have always travelled to Sint Maartens instead.
The draw to sxm is food, and live entertainment, as well as beautiful beaches.
If I would like to travel to Aruba, what area do you experienced with Aruba, feel would be a similar fit?
Love beaches, love nightlife, and certainly, never do an All inclusive as I do not like them

Any tips, suggestions, etc would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance

Cap'n Matt, While I have not been a victim of crime I have been threatened twice, once by a drug addled dude on Union because I politely declined his offer for ice and once on Mayreau when I declined the services of a boat boy offering to help us anchor right on the beach. Sadly there are many well reported cases of crime against tourists in the area and no island other than perhaps Mustique is exempt. Using precautions, common sense, and situational awareness and you and your guests will be OK virtually anywhere in the Caribbean.

I agree. In most cities I use the underground until 7 pm the cabs for the rest of the night.

How do I get a password to marvel at the photos?

Only crime I've personally experienced while boating was at anchor off Mayreau. Many years ago, someone came aboard our charter boat while we we ashore in the evening. They didn't get much but it was distressing. We thought it was probably someone from a tatty liveaboard boat that had been at anchor but was gone by the time we discovered the theft.

Sad to learn about Walter Bob. He was always good to us.

Thanks.

Walter Bob passed away several years ago. He was a good person and we always looked forward to his wifes banana bread fresh from the oven in the morning.

Most charter companies will suggest you go no further north on the west side than Keartons Bay. A great local restaurant there, the Rock Side Cafe run by Orlando and Rosie. If you call them they will send a few people out to help you tie off to one of their moorings. Do not use the clowns from Wallilabou who will see you approaching from offshore.

Thanks, tothedogs.

I've never been put off by the boat boys with the possible exception of Walilabou Bay on western shore of St. Vincent ion 2007. For the most part, I've found then courteous and helpful when treated respectfully. Anyone know if Walter Bob is still around in Tobago Cays/Union Island. I recall his wife owned a bakery in Clifton.

We have been to this area a total of 7 times covering from Blue Lagoon down to Grenada. Taking reasonable precautions (locking dinghy, locking boat) we have had zero issues with crime. I am not crazy about Union and pretty much only stop there to reprovision.

The boat boys, especially in Mayreau/Tobago Cays can be quite helpful as well as amusing and is it is worth giving them a few dollars (for a service), chatting them up, and offering a beer or water.. In Bequia they can be a bit shady, but I believe that down island they are regulated.

LittleBird:

I too have an SVG charter planned this year. It'll be my 4th time, but last trip was 2007. What islands specifically have you experienced crime? Need to know as my guests this trip are 1st timers and don't want to scare them from venturing ashore.

Good morning,

Thanks for the vote to stingray city. Anyday in the turquoise waters sounds fun to me.

What's your fav budget-mid resto on 7 mile beach area? I like a good beach bar with chill vibes.

Cc

Have you looked into Stingray City? I thought it was fun when I went there a long time ago. I would avoid it when there are multiple cruse ships are there.

https://www.stingraycitycaymanislands.com