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Get to know the island through Chris and Lou’s stories: its people, hidden places, walks, and ideas for a short & long stays.

20 November 2025

NEW 2025 Blog – The Bequia Community

When we moved to Bequia from the UK in 2017, we were certainly “escaping to” rather than “escaping from”.  It had been our ambition for quite some time to set up a new life…

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30 January 2025

New 2025 Blog – Bequia: Off the beaten path

Bequia is just 7 square miles in size, so surely every visitor will cover pretty much everything during their stay?  Well, not necessarily.  This little rock in the Caribbean Sea has many hidden gems…

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30 December 2023

Bequia’s top 5 “must-do” things to do

THE BIG LITTLE ISLAND For an island of just 7 square miles, Bequia punches above her weight and offers visitors an almost overwhelming list of things to do.  There’s more than enough to stretch…

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4 July 2023

Maximising your stay in paradise – a two week itinerary

WELCOME TO PARADISE! So you think that there won’t be much to do on a tiny Caribbean island, besides swinging in a hammock with a good book?  Well, think again! Bequia (pronounced Bek-way or…

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7 March 2023

Diving & Snorkeling in Bequia & beyond

THE BEST-KEPT SECRET OF THE GRENADINES With over 30 dive sites within a 5 to 10 minute speed boat ride out into Admiralty Bay, Bequia draws divers from all around the world.  Beneath the…

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2 December 2022

Could you “Pack for a Purpose”?

THE CONCEPT OF "PACK FOR A PURPOSE" It's such a simple idea.  Pack for a Purpose allows travellers to make a lasting impact in the community at their vacation destination. If you save just a few kilos of…

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4 May 2022

Bequia: The top 5 highlights – the “must-do” things to do!

For an island of just 7 square miles, Bequia punches above her weight and offers visitors an almost overwhelming list of things to do.  As outlined in our last blog, there’s more than enough…

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12 February 2022

Hiking – Ma Peggy

IMPORTANT INFORMATION The land on which Ma Peggy is located is private and this includes the route to get there.  This must be respected.  Please do not tackle the climb before gaining authorisation from the…

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