"The heart of the Caribbean ", this beautiful Leeward
Island with a
reputed 365 beaches is only 14 miles by 11, with
the cooling Northeast
Trade winds blowing most months.
Temperatures
generally range from the mid 70's to high 80's (25-32C)
and with
annual average rainfall of only 45 inches it is the sunniest
of the East Caribbean islands.
If you can drag yourself off the beaches, sites to visit include
Nelson’s
Dockyard, a beautiful restored Georgian dockyard
with bars and
restaurants to rest in after touring the site and
museum, or take in
Shirley
Heights on a Sunday evening to sample
local bands and a party atmosphere.