Our little island plane dropped off two local passengers at Carriacou before heading north across the dreamy isles to arrive at the green, green jewel of Bequia. Here, life moves at a deliberate ten miles per hour, mostly from the back of the island's ubiquitous pick-up truck taxis. From the sublime luxury of the Bequia Beach Hotel to the chewy excellence of a conch salad in Port Elizabeth, this is a Caribbean escape that feels like a discovery.

Imagine staying on a tiny Caribbean island with no televisions, no crowds and no distractions. Petit St. Vincent offers white-sand beaches, turquoise seas, luxury cottages, exceptional food and the rare chance to experience the Grenadines at their most peaceful.