Overview Of Mustique
Mustique, which is less than 3 square miles in area, is one of the most stunningly beautiful and exclusive private islands in the world. If you are looking for pristine beautiful sandy beaches, unspoiled scenery and complete privacy away from the hustle and bustle of some of the more populated islands in the Caribbean then Mustique is the place for you. Located in the beautiful Grenadines at the southern end of the Caribbean, Mustique is largely protected from the hurricanes that can sweep some of the more northern Caribbean Islands.
The real essence of Mustique is true bare foot luxury combined with an incredibly friendly open house party atmosphere. Here you can choose to meet lifelong friends with similar outlooks in life, where fellow guests will often enjoy wonderful dinners in their stunning Mustique villas or meet at world famous Basil’s Bar or at an informal beach barbecue. But equally if you are looking for complete privacy and seclusion, then there is no better place to go than Mustique.
Mustique also has an incredible array of excellent facilities to enjoy. From swimming and scuba diving in the incredible clear waters, to sailing, horseback riding, excellent tennis facilities, great hiking and a world class spa.
Mustique is also surprisingly easy to get to. It is just a very short 40 minute hop from either Barbados or St Lucia. And when you actually get to Mustique, you will be in your villa within 10 or 15 minutes of landing. Probably around the same time as most of the people visiting the other Caribbean islands collect their luggage, get through a busy immigration and take a car to their accommodations.
Mustique offers over 60 luxury villas and house rentals. Our selection of luxury Mustique Villas are spread throughout this beautiful island. We have a selection of villas all with private pools from 2 to 8 bedrooms. Many of them have stunning views of the sea and some of them come fully staffed.
Mustique is also wonderfully appealing because of what it lacks. There is no crime, no casinos, no golf courses, no major airport, no high rise hotels, no water slides and no man made attractions. It is a rare and resilient beauty. You will literally feel you have landed in pure paradise.
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Useful Information
CAPITAL: St. Vincent
LANGUAGE : English
TIME DIFFERENCE : GMT/UTC - 5 hours
CURRENCY : US Dollar and Eastern Caribbean Dollar
VOLTAGE: 220V
Dining
Basil’s Bar
You cannot leave Mustique without visiting Basil’s Bar at least once during your stay. Located in Britannia Bay, it is a wonderful ocean side restaurant and has, for over 25 years, been a very popular gathering for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Later in the evening it turns into a fabulous nightclub in season. The view from Basils is absolutely stunning and it is definitely the place to enjoy sunset cocktails.
Wednesday night is the party night in Basil when there is a barbecue buffet, dinner and the famous “jump up” to live music. Basil’s also come to life during the Mustique Blues festival at the end of January when there are some brilliant musicians visiting.
Basil Charles the owner is a wonderful host and often referred to as the King of Mustique!! He is an iconic Vincentian figure and is one of the most honest, sincere, funny and humble people one could meet.
The Great Room Bar at the Cotton House
The Great room is home to the famous weekly cocktail party. This is the night that gives everyone the excuse to get really dressed up and mingle with other home owners and guests. It is a Messels’ signature colonial style room and serves great cocktails.
The Veranda Restaurant
There is an excellent a la carte menu and where possible ingredients are sourced locally ensuring fabulous fresh fish and seafood and the extensive award winning wine list will keep even the most enthusiastic oenologist happy.
The Beach Café at Endeavour Bay
For those seeking something a little less formal the Beach Café situated on Endeavour Bay is a relaxed restaurant and beach bar, perfect for meeting up with friends in the morning and for long leisurely lunches under the shade of the palm trees. A range of light dishes and a children’s menu are available throughout the day.
The Firefly Restaurant
Located at the Firefly Hotel, it is a lovely spot with a great view and excellent food.
Temperature Guide
| Month | Temp °C | Temp °F | Rainfall(mm) | Rainfall(in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28 | 82 | 130 | 5.1 |
| February | 27 | 80 | 97 | 3.8 |
| March | 28 | 80 | 104 | 4.1 |
| April | 29 | 84 | 110 | 4.3 |
| May | 30 | 86 | 149 | 5.9 |
| June | 29 | 84 | 234 | 9.2 |
| July | 29 | 84 | 305 | 12.0 |
| August | 29 | 84 | 282 | 11.1 |
| September | 29 | 84 | 270 | 10.6 |
| October | 29 | 84 | 309 | 12.2 |
| November | 29 | 84 | 271 | 10.7 |
| December | 28 | 82 | 186 | 7.3 |