Mustique
The history of the island of Mustique goes back to
the fifteenth century when Spanish
sailors first sighted a group of islands naming them 'Los Pajoros'
or 'the birds' as they resembled a flock of tiny birds in flight. In the
seventeenth century the islands were renamed The Grenadines by pirates who
used the sheltered bays to hide their ships and treasure. The Grenadines
were later utilised by European planters to grow sugar until the discovery
in the nineteenth century that sugar beet would grow in Europe. Mustique's
sugar plantations were soon abandoned and eventually swallowed up by wild
jungle leaving only the sugar mill at 'Endeavor' and its 'Cotton
House.'
Mustique was eventually purchased in 1958 by Lord
Glenconner under whose guidance the island began to thrive once again. HRH
The Princess Margaret accepted his generous gift of a ten-acre plot of
land as a wedding present in 1960 on which she built a magnificent
residence, 'Les Jolies Eaux.' In 1989 Mustique island was transformed from
a family estate into a community of people dedicated to maintaining and
enhancing the island for generations to come.
Today Mustique retains its natural beauty and
tranquility, protecting the environment and offering guests one of the
most secure and pristine islands in the world.
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Mustique is a picturesque and secluded 1,400 acre
island surrounded by nine beaches of pure white sand, with gently swaying
coconut palms and warm turquoise waters.
 Macaroni Beach is perhaps the most famous of
Mustique's beaches and is situated on the east coast of the island. Other
popular beaches on the Atlantic or Caribbean are Endeavour, Lagoon,
L'Ansecoy and Simplicity, several of which have picnic hut facilities.
Reservations for picnic tables can be made through the Villa Rentals
Department
Mustique lies 18 miles south of St. Vincent in a
collection of unspoilt islands in the Eastern Caribbean. Mustique
encompasses only 1,400 acres, measuring 1.5 miles wide by 3 miles long of
rolling hills and lush terrain with stretches of deserted white sand
beaches surrounded by protected reefs and clear aquamarine
seas.
The exclusive island of Mustique is at the northern
tip of The Grenadines bordered by the Caribbean Sea to the west and the
Atlantic Ocean to the east. It is part of the Lesser Antilles that are, in
turn, part of the Windward Islands of the Caribbean. Mustique is reached
by air from North America and Europe through Barbados, St. Vincent,
Canouan, Grenada, Martinique, St. Lucia, Puerto Rico or
Trinidad.
Located directly on the beach overlooking the
Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea, the Cotton House is recognized as one of
the most exclusive and romantic inns of the Caribbean and is a member of
The Leading Small Hotels of the World.
Tel: 784-456-4777
Toll Free: 877-240-9945
Fax:
784-456-5887
Internet: www.cottonhouse.net
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Firefly Guest House
Firefly is a three storey, tree house-like villa, perched on a
hill with panoramic views, and offers four unique guests rooms, a two
tiered swimming pool with waterfall in a tropical garden setting, private
sun lounge areas, cocktail bar complete with grand piano, and fine dining.
Firefly is also the home of the infamous "Mustique Martini
Club"!
Tel: 784-456-3414
Fax: 784-456-3514
Internet:
www.mustiquefirefly.com
E-mail:
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Mustique is owned by The Mustique Company which is
responsible for the well-being and development of the entire island,
ensuring that its original character is carefully preserved.
The Mustique Company acts as a custodian for the
entire island. It is responsible for the waters surrounding the Mustique
for one thousand yards offshore as well as its wide variety of unique
flora and fauna.
Mustique has a wide range of recreational activities
to enjoy and many heavenly beaches where one can totally relax, sunbathe
and picnic. Walking and horse riding trails are in abundance on the island
and jeeps, motorcycles and mountain bikes may be rented from Mustique
Mechanical Services.
A trip to Britannia Bay, the focal point of the
island, houses the famous Basilâs Bar & Restaurant, Johanna Banana
Cafe, Sweetie Pie Bakery, the Food Store, Fish Market, Treasure Boutiques
for designer clothes shopping, Basilâs Boutique for beach wear and Across
Forever for Balinese furnishings.
Mustique Blues Festival
 Dana Gillespie, an old friend of Basil's, returned to Mustique
after a 20 year absence. When she and Basil first met in the 70's, Dana
was performing on the London stage production of Jesus Christ Superstar
in the lead female role of Mary Magdalene. Later ...
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