When American yachtsman John Caldwell stumbled upon uninhabited Prune Island in the early 1960s, he recognized the makings of something special. Caldwell leased the 135-acre sandbar from the government, planted thousands of coconut palms and renamed it Palm Island. Its 43-room all-inclusive resort boasts a large beach that curls around a canopy of hammock-laced palms. The broad sweep of sand is the island’s prime sunning and swimming spot, and the stretch to the south is popular with day visitors. Palm Island’s north shore is the longest beach and is great for strolling but less so for swimming, due to a spread of coral. A small beach on the east side offers the most privacy and excellent snorkeling.
Where to Stay & Eat
Almost all of the rooms at Palm Island resort are either on the beach or have an ocean view. Even the least-expensive rooms are only a 15-second stroll from the shoreline and are a generous 450 square feet (beachfront rooms are somewhat smaller). There’s also a pool, a tennis court, a bar and restaurants. From $725 all-inclusive in low season ($855 high), including tax and service. 866-237-2157; palmislandresortgrenadines.com
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