As you reach The Old Fort, prepare to have your breath taken away.
Once you breathe again, you’ll be in love! This must be the most
romantic villa in the Caribbean – although the term “villa” really
doesn’t do The Old Fort justice. This isn’t just a villa, it’s a very
comfortable, welcoming home. The Schaedle family will do everything to
make it yours from the moment you walk in.The Old Fort boasts
characterful, comfortable bedrooms; great places to relax and dine –
outside and in; a lovely pool with amazing views out to Mustique…all
this and donkeys too! What more could anyone possibly want? We just
can’t wait to get back! Getting to Bequia may sound a bit complicated,
but don’t be put off: it’s really not difficult. The journey’s a great
part of the experience, anyway. We flew north to St. Vincent, from
Trinidad, and were just captivated by the Grenadines, floating in the
clearest, bluest ocean we’d ever seen. From St. Vincent’s airport, a
friendly taxi driver soon got us to Kingstown. He checked ferry times
and suggested breakfast at Cobblestones restaurant. It was good advice!
Don’t rush to the ferry; amble, soak up island life - chill and connect.
Soon the Bequia Express ties up and discharges passengers with
efficient chaos. Climb aboard for the one hour crossing – and relax!
Bequia’s silhouette crystallizes into an intricate, green paradise, as
Admiralty Bay embraces the returning ferry. Port Elizabeth grows from
hillside specks and soon you’ll see its streets merging seamlessly with
the tree-lined, restaurant-fronted beach. Then you start to meet the
people and the love affair becomes irresistible!
Steve Kemp