Christmas St. Vincent and the Grenadines holidays

Christmas traditions in St. Vincent and the Grenadines

Nine Mornings Festival is a uniquely Vincentian festival, established from their complex colonial past, which celebrates the nine-day lead up to Christmas. As the community counts down; welcome in the dawn with the locals as they celebrate exuberantly from 4-7 am with music and dancing.

Best places to celebrate Christmas in St. Vincent and the Grenadines

The best places to spend Nine Mornings Festival are in the narrow streets of St. Vincent’s capital, Kingstown, or their national Botanical Gardens. Make sure you check out the Botanical Garden light display, illuminating orchids, freesias, and the native flora breadfruit.

Best hotels to celebrate Christmas in St. Vincent and the Grenadines

Indulge yourself with a Christmas gift from you to you, by staying at the all-inclusive, Young Island Hotel, a stone's throw from the mainland of St. Vincent. Worlds away from your hectic, modern lifestyle; disconnect from the real world and melt into this secluded paradise aboard the private island of Young Island. The staff are so unbelievably welcoming and attentive, that we guarantee that your first trip will certainly not be your last. This hotel is perfect for couples looking for a romantic getaway.

If for you, Christmas is all about family, then look no further than the elegant extravagance of the Italian designed Mandarin Oriental Canouan hotel. Bringing the kids shouldn’t mean you have to compromise on luxury, and this hotel strikes the perfect balance between family time and time alone. The resort is sandwiched between tropical, rolling green hills and the idyllic oceanic views of Godahl beach, to which your infinity pool will seamlessly blend.

For golfers, the most jaw-dropping focal point of the resort has got to be the 72-par golf course, designed by the famed golf course architect Jim Fazio. Recognised internationally as one of the top ten golf courses in the world, it’ll be impossible to keep your eyes on the ball.

Canouan is the island of tortoises, home to the largest living coral reef in the Caribbean – perfect for the adventurous snorkellers. The staff provide excellent amenities for the kids, such as Pirates of Canouan kids’ club, babysitting services and kids swimming pools. The hotel offers personal butler services, ensuring a smooth and assured stay, with touchscreen tablets allowing instant control of the room's temperature, lighting and entertainment systems. Services for the rooms, spas and golf can also be booked this way.