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Vinceyhomecoming.org is a blog about St Vincent and the Grenadine's plus general travel advice. On this blog you will find all you need to know about the islands, everything from culture, history, tourist attractions and accommodation will be covered. Browse the sight to find everything you want to know!

St Vincent and the Grenadines

Raffles Resort Canouan Island

Where to stay in St Vincent and the Grenadines

Although much accommodation in St Vincent’s and the Grenadines tends to be on the luxurious side, there are better value options available. A place to stay could be a simple cottage next to a beach, a colonial hotel in the mountains or even a luxurious private island. All hotels are small, as befits the relaxed… [Continue Reading]

LaSoufriere Volcanoe

Geology and Volcanos of St Vincent and the Grenadines

St Vincent and the Grenadines is home to an active volcano, La Soufrière. Located at the north end of St Vincent island, it is 1,234 metres high, and is classified as a stratovolcano, or composite volcano, meaning that its layers have built up over a number of eruptions, characterised by its steep sides. The volcano… [Continue Reading]

Ralph Gonsalves

Politics in St Vincent & the Grenadines

With Queen Elizabeth II as its head of state, St Vincent and the Grenadines is a member of the Commonwealth. The Governor General represents the Queen, although his role is mostly purely ceremonial. The country’s parliamentary system has been handed down from the British, and is a democracy whose prime minister is Ralph Gonsalves, who… [Continue Reading]

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What to do in St Vincent and the Grenadines

There is no shortage of things to do in the tropical paradise of St Vincent and the Grenadines. Just being here, and getting used to the laid-back way of life, is a relaxing, fabulous holiday. The beaches are glorious, with white sand, turquoise sea, and lush vegetation. They are also quiet, so a beach holiday… [Continue Reading]

Old St Vincent

History of St Vincent and the Grenadines

St Vincent and the Grenadines history is rich, and goes back thousands of years. Evidence of the lives of early islanders can be found in the ancienrock carvings, or ‘petroglyphs’ that can be seen in the Layou Petroglyph Park opened in 2009. These carvings may be anywhere between 600 and 1,500 years old. The islands… [Continue Reading]

Mustique

Mustique Island

Mustique

With warm turquoise water, empty white beaches, a lush green interior and luxury accommodation, Mustique is surely one of the most idyllic islands in the world. The Mustique Company, which owns the island, has pledged to maintain its peace and tranquillity, and development is therefore strictly limited. The pace of life on this incredible island… [Continue Reading]

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Caribbean Cruises

When you factor in these contributors before you book your vacations, you make sure your summer will be just as you’re keen on it. Selecting the kind of Caribbean-cruise that you must go on this summer is a personal preference that’d be set by a variety of factors. The very first thing, like always, is… [Continue Reading]

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Golden Eye: from Jamaica with love

Check into one of the airy beach or lagoon cottages at “Golden Eye” on the island of Jamaica and you will never want to leave!  Each of them has been very carefully refitted with love – not from Russia though!  One of many amazing conservatories (a small wooded pavilion shaped one) even houses a wonderful library just a few yards from the beach where you can find books about and by the wonderful Ian Fleming of “007 repute”.

The original “Golden Eye” you see, was the home of Ian Fleming himself.  There’s a small wooden bridge that leads from his house to the new lagoon-edge villas and cottage guest rooms.  [Read More...]

Travel Advice

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Your Essential Holiday Guide

The less expensive vacations are sometimes offered by trip agents as the exit gets nearer and the full share for the vacation hasn’t been met. If somebody announces to you ‘Cheap holidays’ what do you immediately think of? Is it a grim two star studio in the no man’s land or a chilled vacation that… [Continue Reading]

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Travel Tips

Consider bringing along a cash belt which you can fasten underneath your clothing to keep your cash safe. Keep your cash safe – defined bits of Europe are famous for their burglars and pick-pockets that target travellers. You need to also budget accordingly so you never carry more money than you want in just one… [Continue Reading]

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Time Travel in the Latin American and Caribbean Imagination

Combining in innovative ways the tools and approaches of postcolonial and popular culture studies as well as comparative literary analysis, this is an ambitious, interdisciplinary study that develops – across several related discursive sites … //

Brisas Trinidad del Mar

Rooms: beach resort of 241 rooms with bath, hair dryer, air conditioning, minibar, satellite tv and radio. 2 disabled rooms available. facilities: with outdoor pool. gymnasium, tennis, shops, beauty salon, car hire and laundry service. //

Fun Holiday Beach Resort

Situated in the charming town of Negril on the island paradise that is Jamaica, the Fun Holiday Beac //

Fairfield Inn by Marriott JFK Airport

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Island Joggings

Part travelogue/part diary of a visit to Grand Cayman for a friend’s wedding. Travelling with an entertaining amusing and diverse group of the bride’s family and friends the author takes a light hearted look at the many attractions of this Caribbean idyll through the eyes of his early morning jogging adventures //

St Lucia Tropical Jeep Safari – Adult

Get revved up for this adventure! Hop in our 4×4 jeep, sit back, and get ready to enjoy the amazing scenery of the quaint fishing villages of Anse La Raye and Canaries, stopping at banana plantations along the way! //

Before Night Falls

This memoir by the Cuban writer Reinaldo Arenas is a book about sexual, political and artistic freedom. In Before Night Falls, Arenas recounts his journey from a poverty-stricken childhood in rural Cuba to his death in New York four decades later. //

Bahamas

14 night(s) in the 0* Bahamas half board in El Arenal from £351.56pp //

Ramada Plaza JFK Airport

The Ramada Plaza JFK International Airport hotel is the only hotel located on the Airport property. It offers a 24 hour Complimentary Shuttle to & from JFK Airport (Jamaica) terminals and offers park & fly packages. The Ramada is a full service hotel with restaurant, lounge, and room service. Entertainment is available in the lounge… [Continue Reading]

Mercure Casa Veranda

In this city business hotel, everything is meant to provide guests with a pleasant stay. This property offers 99 modern and spacious suites and has a lobby with 24-hour reception and check-out service, hotel safe, currency exchange facilities, lift access, café, bar and restaurant. Further amenities include WLAN Internet access, room service and laundry service…. [Continue Reading]

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  • St. Vincent & the Grenadines: Favourite Proverbs January 26, 2012
    “I consider them to be expressive and beautiful in a way that is so Caribbean”: Abeni blogs about West Indian proverbs. Written by Janine Mendes-Franco · comments (0) Share: Donate · facebook · twitter · reddit · StumbleUpon · delicious · Instapaper […]
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  • St. Vincent & the Grenadines: Don't Blame the Women January 16, 2012
    “Every now and again politicians make comments that are mind numbingly stupid”: Abeni calls out St. Vincent's deputy Prime Minister for her plea to “Vincentian females not to dress in a manner that tempts men.” Written by Janine Mendes-Franco · comments (0) Share: Donate · facebook · twitter · reddit... […]
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  • St. Vincent & the Grenadines: Time for a Slutwalk? January 13, 2012
    CODE RED calls the comments of the deputy Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines “particularly dangerous in the context of such high levels of violence against women and murders of women…for the millionth time, clothing does not invite nor excuse violence against women.” Written by Janine Mendes-Franco ·... […]
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  • St. Vincent & the Grenadines: Getting Tourism Right January 9, 2012
    “There is a St Vincent we love…and to our delight CNN, New York Times Travel and Travel and leisure have placed our island paradise on their top spots to visit in 2012″: But, says Abeni, “The ball is firmly in our court to create a favorable impression since we'd only... […]
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  • Caribbean: Thoughts on World AIDS Day December 2, 2011
    December 1, was World AIDS Day. Bloggers from the Caribbean have weighed in with their own thoughts about and support for the ongoing battle against HIV and AIDS. […]
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  • St. Vincent & the Grenadines: Aiming for Zero HIV December 1, 2011
    On World Aids Day, Abeni says: “The Caribbean has the second highest regional HIV prevalence after sub-Saharan Africa, although the epidemic has slowed considerably since the mid-1990s. The theme for World AIDS Day 2011 is ‘Getting to Zero.' In other words wrap it up, get tested, dismantle the AIDS related... […]
    Janine Mendes-Franco
  • Caribbean: Giving Thanks November 24, 2011
    Regional bloggers are wishing all Americans a happy Thanksgiving Day. Written by Janine Mendes-Franco · comments (0) Share: Donate · facebook · twitter · reddit · StumbleUpon · delicious · Instapaper […]
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