Bequia Plantation Hotel

We had such a fabulous time at the Bequia Plantation Hotel. The island itself is magical, and the Plantation Hotel just adds to the charm. The staff—especially Kemera, Zavio, Breea, Sheronique, Janell, Jineje, Lemore, Ariann, Michael, Amalie (sorry if I have missed anyone out) were incredibly friendly and always happy to help. Everyone seemed to know my name, though that might be because I spent so much time at the bar! I was made to feel like one of the gang, which really added to the experience. The hotel is in a fantastic spot—surely one of the best locations on the island. There’s a lovely sandy beach right in front, crystal-clear water, and even a small reef just offshore where we spotted loads of colourful fish, huge starfish, spiny lobsters, and a curious moray eel! We stayed in a beachfront room, so we could step straight into the sea to clear our heads after evenings of rum punches and delicious meals out. There was a bit of last-minute drama when our return flight (St Vincent to Barbados) was cancelled the day before we were due to leave, but the reception team couldn’t have been more helpful. They arranged everything for us and got us onto a Grenadine Air flight from the sweet little airport just 20 minutes away. What could have been a nightmare turned into a mini adventure—huge thanks to Zemora, and Gemma for making that happen. Hats off to Chris and all of the management team. We’ve already booked our stay for next year—we couldn’t resist. I can’t help but wonder if the team at the bar will have a Hairoun waiting for me and a cheerful shout of “Michael!” when we arrive. Until next year! Michael and Anna.