Mustique Island, Caribbean
mustique - has some great diving in the marine parks
Mustique is unique among the Grenadines. It is a privately owned island that has been developed as an area of holiday homes for the wealthy. Mansions with tennis courts and swimming pools sit on rolling grassy hills and long lawns stretch to sandy beaches. Each house lies in spacious grounds; there are only about 90 on the whole island, plus one hotel, a guesthouse, one beach bar, a few boutiques, a small local village, and a fishing camp. A roll call of those who have owned property reveals some glamorous names, including Mick Jagger, David Bowie, Raquel Welch and the late Princess Margaret. Parts of the island are wild; other areas are well tended. About half the houses are available for rent when the owners are not in residence. Many older homes were designed by Oliver Messel and are delightful to look at, with a showy but dignified appeal. As you would expect for an island of this type, prices are relatively high.
The Mustique Company controls all the coastal waters of Mustique. It is all a marine park and no fishing is allowed. There are 30 moorings at Britannia Bay.
