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"Coconut Johnny" now deceased, and his lovely wife, Mary transformed uninhabited, scrubby, Prune Island into the most picturesque tropical island in the Grenadines. Their story of sailing the Caribbean, leasing Prune Island for 19 years from St. Vincent and years of backbreaking work is part of the charm of this casual, fun loving resort. John planted thousands of coconut palms on Palm Island and neighboring islands up and down the Caribbean in the last 25 years. Their lifetime dream is built on 120 acres of hills, a lake, and white sandy coves rimmed with the clear turquoise Caribbean Sea.

Trails through the palm groves lead to the 24 beach-front cottages. The deluxe rooms each have an overhead fan, king size beds, private outdoor shower, refrigerator, coffee-maker and patio.

The restaurant/bar is also located right on the beach a few steps from each cottage. Meals are casual, delicious, and a great opportunity to sample West Indian cuisine. Fresh fish is a specialty along with international favorites. Every afternoon at 4 PM, tea is served on your patio or at the gazebo. A weekly BBQ, a local steel band, and a night out on Union Island will provide evening entertainment.

Water sports are king on Palm Island. A scuba shop offers daily dives and snorkel safaris. Sailboards, sunfish, and small runabouts are available for guests' use. Sailing charters, day-sails, picnics, and jaunts to neighboring islands are easy to arrange with the resort staff. If all this activity is too much, just relax in a palm-shaded hammock and savor the peace and tranquility. You can be busy every minute or do nothing at all. A boutique, tennis court, and game room with Ping-Pong are just down the beach. Highway 90 is a walking, jogging, fitness trail around the island.

Getting to Palm Island is half the fun. Inter island air provides the service between Barbados and Union Island and landing is a great thrill. One of the staff will pick you up at the airport for the 1-mile boat ride over to the island. Sailing the Grenadines is how most visitors find Palm Island. Once discovered, you won't want to leave.

  

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