The Grenadines is the sailing chain of the southern Caribbean — the islands and cays of St Vincent and the Grenadines stretching south toward Grenada, with Mustique, Bequia, the Tobago Cays Marine Park, and Palm Island among the most celebrated. This is the Caribbean for buyers who sail.

For Mustique. The private island where the Cotton House is the anchor luxury resort. The weekly jump-up at Basil's Bar is the most social occasion on Mustique. White PP linen over natural swim shorts for the beaches; navy PP linen shirt with linen trousers for the Cotton House dinner.

For the Tobago Cays Marine Park. The five uninhabited cays within the horseshoe reef — the turtle nesting sites, the clearest water in the Caribbean. Natural swim shorts and a white PP linen shirt for the boat and the beach; leather deck shoes.

For Palm Island. The Palm Island Resort — a private island luxury property at the southern end of the Grenadines. White PP linen for the resort beach throughout.

For the sailing circuit. The bareboat or crewed charter between the islands — natural swim shorts and white PP linen for the deck; navy with linen trousers for the harbour restaurant evenings.

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