Canouan Island - luxury villas to rent
Canouan Island is located in St. Vincent & The Grenadines. It is a not yet as well known as some of the other islands. However, it is fast becoming the star of the Caribbean.
Canouan is one of 32 gorgeous Caribbean island settings!
St. Vincent's lush tropical rainforest is full of eco-adventures. There are idyllic beaches, coral reefs and turquoise lagoons. St. Vincent & The Grenadines is a tropical paradise. It is perfect for those who enjoy yachting, scuba diving and enjoying nature. Just as lovely too for those who want to relax in a luxurious hideaway.
Canouan has recently undergone huge investment. A new $100 million hotel has been taken over by the Mandarin Oriental. There is also a super yacht marina
Glossy Bay has recently been completed and provides numerous shops and restaurants. There is a supermarket and a tax free high end jewellery store.
Soho House Club is due to open on the Island soon. Aman are about to start building there too.
Further develpments include the runway extension. This makes access to the Island easier and smooth. If you take a private jet from Barbados it takes approx 25 minutes.
Canouan is just a short flight from Barbados, St Lucia or Grenada. It has a Jet Port of 5900 feet - 1.8km.
Nestled in the heart of the Grenadines it is blanketed by pristine white sands and ensconced by the warm Caribbean Sea.
The azur blue of the glistening waters merges seamlessly with the sky on the horizon. Canouan (ka-no-wan) Island means the isle of turtles. It is a land of dramatic sweeping hills, inherent magic and bewitching beauty.
Canouan is surrounded by turquoise waters and an active coral reef. The Island is a luxurious, hidden retreat.
Canouan meaning Turtle Island is easily explored using golf buggies. It offers an extensive kids club and 4 beaches.
There are several restaurants to enjoy. Amongst them is the L'Ance Beach Club which serves up Caribbean seafood from its romantic setting. L'Ance Beach Club has been created from drift wood and cream canvas shades. Palm trees line Shell Beach which offers toe in the sand relaxed lunches. These include their famous rotis. If you are looking for a fine dining experience try the Tides Restaurant in the Mandarin. You might also enjoy the Italian restaurant in the centre's square.
Guests have access to the golf course. This was awarded the title of one of the top ten most beautiful in the world. It embraces striking panoramic views from every hole. The last nine holes give a serious challenge to even the most experienced golfers.
The famous Tobago Cays Marine reserve is a"must see." It is only a short, pictureseque boat trip away. Here you can swim with the turtles in crystal clear turquoise waters. It is also a diving and snorkelling paradise.
Canouan's charming Caribbean village of Charlestown offers a small selection of rustic roadside eateries and bars. There is a rich sense of community in Charlestown.
There are 2 to 7 bedroom villas and residences available for private rental. These are positoned around the 1,200 acre Canouan Estate and the18 hole Championship golf course. The villa collection is architecturally stunning and diverse. Each benefits from access to an array of wonderful leisure and dining facilities.
Getting to Canouan?
Canouan is reached by air from North America and Europe through four major gateways. These are Barbados, Grenada, St. Vincent and St. Lucia. Connection is via Canouan's small and rustic airport. This features a 5,900 ft runway. It accommodates charter air-crafts. It also accommodates private executive light, medium and select heavy jets.
Climate:
Average daytime temperatures on Canouan island range from 24°C/75F to 30°C/87F. The driest season is betwee December and May. The coolest months occur between November and February.
If you are interested in booking a holiday on Canouan contact us today