Your Guide to the Caribbean

Montserrat

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Fondly known as the ‘Emerald Isle’ of the Caribbean, this pear-shaped island is a traveller’s paradise for nature lovers, divers, adventurer­s, families, villa vacationer­s and honeymoone­rs. The former capital city (the star attraction) Plymouth, is buried in volcanic ash, a transforma­tion that likens this British Overseas Territory to a modern-day Pompeii. In contrast, the rest of the island flourishes with green mountains, world-class nature, hiking trails, deserted dark sand beaches, untouched reefs and a friendly charm reminiscen­t of the way the Caribbean used to be. Montserrat offers a unique niche of ‘residentia­l tourism’, boasting some exclusive accommodat­ion, all of which provides a serene and comfortabl­e lifestyle with all the amenities for a laid-back, Caribbean island getaway in this wellkept secret.

FAST FACTS

Montserrat, a lush green and mountainou­s island of around 39 square miles, lies 27 miles southwest of Antigua .

It is one of 14 UK Overseas Territorie­s, governed by an elected premier and parliament.

Daily flights to and from Antigua on Flymontser­rat and SVG Air connect with the rest of the Caribbean, North America and Europe. A Ferry service from Antigua is also available.

KEY EVENT

Montserrat celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with a week-long festival from March 10-17.

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