Sailing to Canouan

A map of the best ports and anchorages

Canouan, an island in the Grenadines

The island’s name, derived from the Arawakan term for “turtle,” hints at its indigenous past, where the Carib people lived long before the arrival of the British and French. Canouan has gracefully sidestepped the throngs of mass tourism. Instead, it has evolved into a destination that exudes an air of quiet sophistication. And what better way to tap into this than by visiting the lavish Pink Sands Club, a place where opulence meets the easy-going charm of the island? The club, with its colonial-inspired architecture and sprawling golf course, has been designed by the legendary Jim Fazio. There’s also the Turtle Sanctuary, a nod to the island’s ancient namesake, where conservation efforts to protect the local sea turtle population take center stage.

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