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Mayreau has it all... from the full comfort and US$360/480 per couple/night value of Saltwhistle Bay on the white, sandy beach to Robert Righteous's tiny US$40/night cottage in the original, local island village perched high atop the hillside ...to the nearby Tobago Cays. ![]()
Mayreau is the smallest (approx. 1.5 sq. miles) inhabited Grenadines with a population of approximately 300, all living in the village on the south-west side of the island. There is a trail from Saltwhistle Bay to the village that is currently being improved. The village boasts four bars and restaurants and colorful local rum shops with domino tournaments and pool tables. A sailboat and motor boat is available to charter to the nearby Tobago cays for some of the best diving and snorkeling in the Caribbean. Snorkeling equipment is available for rent. Hiking trails abound throughout the island with spectacular views of the neighboring Grenadines.
The Village.... after dropping anchor on Saline Bay, you dinghy over to the jetty. From the jetty you can see a winding, concrete road that looks like it goes "straight-up" to the small village located on the top. The total population of the island is approximately 300. There is no electricity on the island, unless you generate it yourself, so you will probably hear the hum of generators busy at work generating the soft glow lights and giving power to the stereo systems playing local, island music. As you climb the hill, it took me about 20-minutes, the village opens in front of you and you start seeing lovely, little island shops and businesses alongside the road.
Be sure to climb to the very top and work your way back down to Saltwhistle Bay at the bottom. The church and the view from the top are well worth the climb past the last business and then "over the hill a bit further." Coming back from the church at the top of the road, you'll come to Island Paradise Restaurant & Bar. The owner, James, will greet you and take you to your table. I never ate there but it was packed with visiting yachties so I would imagine the kitchen must be doing something right. A few steps back down the hill brings you next to the J&C Bar & Restaurant.
A few steps more down brings you to Robert Righteous & de Youths Seafood Restaurant & Bar. Robert is a Rasta and his bar is a dedication to Bob Marley with walls covered with posters and other memorabellia.
Robert has a lovely cottage for rent. Give him a call at (1 784) 458-8203. Tell him You saw him on the Internet and send him and e-mail and ask him about his US$40/night cottage. It's really cute and fully functional. Speaking of decor, I found the village abundant in the cosiest and cutest decorations of any throughout The Grenadines. Though the menus are simple the atmosphere and ambiance is just fantastic. I found the local chefs use way too much black pepper and you might want to so advise your own chefs to "go easy on it" as it overpowered my pumpkin soup and creole chicken.
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Saltwhistle Bay Resort
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For those who prefer the privacy and romance of a tiny Caribbean Hideaway... without roads, cars or many of the familiar sounds of civilization. A Last Frontier... in an unspoiled tropical paradise. Do everything... do nothing the choice is yours. Located on the other tip of the island is Saltwhistle Bay Resort, and a lifetime away from the sleepy little hillside village. Saltwhistle Bay has an excellent restaurant, yachtie bar, and eight double, bedroom cottages. During High Season the rooms rent for US$480/night; Low Season for US$360/night plus 10% Service and 7% Government Tax, including maid service, breakfast and dinner.
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If you wish to travel by air and don't have access to a sailing yacht, book your flight to Union Island or Canouan Island. Saltwhistle Bay's boat will meet you there and bring you to Mayreau. The price is just US$50.
Saltwhistle Bay guests are picked up from the Union Island airport and transported from the Jetty by boat across the channel to the Grenadine island of Mayreau.This tranquil resort is for the "get away from it all" type with an adventurous spirit who enjoy stunning cocktails and meals in a peaceful atmosphere.
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a secluded, white sandy beach ...
your own private yacht with multi-lingual captain
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island destination,
and we will connect you with your island beach house, villa, hotel
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Make your decision to charter a private yacht
or private aircraft.
Grenadines.net will then offer you a no
obligation,
all-inclusive package price.
WITH 10,000s OF RESERVATIONS
MADE,
LET US TAKE THE COMPLICATION
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We have some of the liveliest and friendly locals in The Grenadines.
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Contact us at: infoMayreau@grenadines.net
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