Canouan, St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Stay with Inspirato in the undiscovered Caribbean paradise of Canouan, a small island popular among celebrities and in-the-know travelers. Our first home on Canouan, Silver Turtle, sits high atop a hill, offering panoramic ocean views, an infinity-edge pool, and abundant outdoor living space.
Throughout your stay, you'll be a short golf cart ride away from the upscale amenities at Canouan Estates and Mandarin Oriental, Canouan, including multiple pools, restaurants, a full-service spa, and a championship golf course.
Canouan, a 5-square-mile island belonging to the nation of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, has recently blossomed into one of the most sought-after vacation spots for celebrities and well-heeled travelers. It's not just the powdery white sands and coral reefs teeming with marine life that attracts the international jetset crowd—Canouan offers luxury and privacy in spades, with a runway long enough to accommodate private jets, a marina large enough to harbor dozens of mega-yachts, and upscale resorts to cater to travelers' every whim. Still, the island largely remains an unspoiled paradise. Canouan, whose name means "island of the turtles" in the Carib language, is home to more tortoises than residents.
Quick Facts
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Suggested Airport
Canouan Airport (CIW) -
Currency
East Caribbean Dollar (XCD) -
Language
English and French Patois -
Time zone
1 hour ahead of NYC -
Average Water Temperature
81℉
Destination Highlights
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Tobago Cays Marine Park
A catamaran day trip to neighboring Tobago Cays—a filming location for "The Pirates of the Caribbean"—is a must. Swim and snorkel amid five uninhabited islands, as well as a protected coral reef where fishing is prohibited.
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Godahl Beach
Mandarin Oriental, Canouan overlooks this sugar-sand beach, reserved exclusively for resort guests (as well as Inspirato members staying at Silver Turtle). Just off the coast lies one of the largest living coral reefs, ideal for snorkeling and scuba diving.
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Mount Royal
Embark on a guided hike to the highest point on Canouan, Mount Royal. As you make your way to the summit, your guide will point out the native flora and fauna, including orchids, turtles, and massive tree-climbing hermit crabs.
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Weather
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Forecasting your Canouan Island vacation
With a location that's more southern than most Caribbean islands, Canouan offers year-round tropical warmth and humidity, with temperatures hovering in the mid-80s no matter what time of year you visit. The driest months are February, March, and April. Light rain showers are more likely if you visit from July through November. The ocean temperature in the water surrounding Canouan is warm and inviting all year long, averaging between 78 and 84 degrees.
