Introduction to the Itinerary
Our hillside villas have been designed to accentuate the unspoiled natural beauty of the island and our gardens offer areas of pure tranquility, ideal for rest and relaxation. Perfect your pose as you recline next to the pool, or enjoy the shade of the cabana with a fresh coconut in hand. Remember, paradise is only a few steps from the central area of the villa. It’s here you’ll find our divine private beach and it’s here that your senses will come to life!
As soon as your toes touch the pure, white sand you feel an unmistakable connection. Each step you take brings you closer to the magnificence of Mayreau Beach Club & Villas – a gorgeous sandy beach and all the time in the world. Take a book and find a palm tree to sit under, or take a romantic stroll with a loved one.
Head towards the perfect crystal clear water and watch the grains of sand as the surf washes them away. Discover an underwater world like no other, as you snorkel and swim around the calm Caribbean Sea alongside neighboring green turtles, coral gardens and colorful fish. Alternatively, take a kayak and explore.
Verdant and lush, this pretty island has something for everyone. Take a hike up to the lovely, quaint Catholic church on the top of the hill. Besides the beautiful stone and brick architecture, you’ll find an overlook with wonderful views of the Cays. Or head over to Salt Whistle Bay and spend some time getting to know the friendly locals.
Back at the villa, join your fellow guests for sunset cocktails. Overlooking the gardens, you and your new friends enjoy a sumptuous dinner prepared by your personal chef. As you head back to your private suite, you look out onto the bay now illuminated by the stars, and you’re already wondering what tomorrow has in store.
Note: "Villa Sports" means that guests have full use of all water toys at the resort, or can simply spend time relaxing in the sun (or in the shade).
Sample Itinerary
Here is sample itinerary of what you may expect while enjoying a vacation with TradeWinds at Mayreau Beach Club & Villas in the Southern Grenadines. Weather conditions or other outside factors may mean that the itinerary is slightly changed. Please note: "Villa Sports" means that guests have full use of all water toys at the resort (including snorkel equipment, kayaks, stand up paddle-boards and a new Hobie Cat) or they can simply spend time relaxing by the pool or the beach. If you have any special requests for changes to the sample itinerary then your crew will do their very best to accommodate these, within reason.
Arrival Day - Saturday
Guests should be on the dock at Sandy Lane Marina on Canouan Island on time for pick-up at 5pm, to be given a complimentary water transfer to the dock at Mayreau Beach Club & Villas. Arriving into tiny Mayreau island almost feels as though you’ve been transported to another dimension, where time has slowed down, and you can withdraw from the often frantic activities of everyday life and rebuild your connection to nature and to humanity. You’ll be greeted with Welcome Cocktails by your Captain and First Mate for the week, and shown to your rooms before enjoying your first gourmet dinner under the stars – as close to paradise as it gets...
Day 1 - Sunday
After a delicious breakfast at the villas, we’ll put on our walking shoes and take short hike to experience the colorful local community and visit the charming little church at the top of the hill. The views from here are truly spectacular, not only over the magnificent Tobago Cays Marine Park but on a clear day you can almost see as far as Grenada to the south, as well as the hills of the northern Grenadine islands. Back at the villas, we’ll enjoy a lazy lunch, followed by villa sports before sunset cocktails and another mouth-watering dinner served at the Beach Club Restaurant.
Day 2 - Monday
We’ll have a totally relaxed morning today, you deserve it. After breakfast we’ll spend the morning enjoying villa sports, and after lunch we’ll snorkel and swim at the spectacular coral reefs of Mayreau Gardens. We may be lucky enough to see spotted eagle rays, barracuda, hawksbill turtles, sharks, rays, and schools of brilliantly colored fish. At sunset the magic happens, as we gather around a beach bonfire for cocktails laughter and singing beneath the starry skies, before yet another scrumptious dinner back at the Beach Club Restaurant.
Day 3 - Tuesday
After a hearty breakfast, followed by indulgent villa sports and a lazy lunch, today is the day for an sailing trip to the fabulous Tobago Cays Marine Park! The snorkeling here is sublime; we can swim and snorkel with peaceful sea turtles, and if we feel energetic enough we can hike to the top of Jamesby Island for breath-taking panoramic views of the area. At the end of a totally relaxing day, we’ll sip delicious cocktails at Mayreau Beach Bar, one of the coolest beach bars in the Caribbean. Another fabulous dinner awaits us in our own special piece of paradise.
Day 4 - Wednesday
After breakfast today our morning will be fun and energetic with villa sports, before we take the power boat over to Canouan Island to enjoy lunch at one of the superb restaurants with stunning ocean views (guests will be responsible for the cost of the meal). We’ll spend the afternoon relaxing under the sun and watching the super yachts come and go from the marina, before returning to Mayreau for cocktails at Mayreau Beach Bar; watching out for the elusive green flash at sunset before delighting in another freshly prepared gourmet dinner in the restaurant at Mayreau Beach Club.
Day 5 - Thursday
The first delicious meal of the day behind us, we’ll entertain ourselves with villa sports and a delectable lunch before taking a trip to beautiful Chatham Bay on Union Island. This outstanding crescent-shaped bay with its calm turquoise waters is perfect for snorkeling and swimming, and the surrounding canopy of verdant green hills gives the impression of being in another world. We’ll head back to Mayreau so we don’t miss out on sunset cocktails, wondering what culinary delight the Chef will have prepared for us tonight at the stunning Beach Club Restaurant.
Day 6 - Friday
Our leisurely breakfast over, we’ll have fun with villa sports again this morning before another tasty lunch at the restaurant. Afterwards, we’ll take a short hike over to world-famous Salt Whistle Bay, one of the gems of the Caribbean. On the Caribbean side we’ll swim with turtles, sting rays and tropical fish, and as the sun begins to go down we’ll sip on cocktails made with freshly picked coconuts. We’ll dine out here under the stars again tonight (guests will be responsible for the cost of the meal) before our Captain whisks us back to the Mayreau Beach Bar for a nightcap on our last evening in this island wonderland.
Departure Day - Saturday
After a last tasty breakfast, it’s time to gather your belongings, as well as your wonderful memories of a week in this most beautiful environment. Before exchanging fond farewells, your crew will arrange for you to depart Mayreau for Canouan at 9am (or earlier depending on flight times). Already you will be planning your next adventure with TradeWinds.