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From its summit, enjoy fantastic views of the archipelago; on a clear day, Grenada can be seen 90 miles to the south through binoculars.<\/p>\n
Explore the\u00a0St. Vincent and the Grenadines Botanic Gardens<\/strong>, one of the oldest botanical gardens in the Western Hemisphere, on an\u00a0MSC excursion. Established in the mid-18th century, the gardens played a critical role in the colonization of not just St. Vincent, but also other islands in the West Indies. They helped introduce, establish and distribute plants upon which the future economies and food supplies of most islands became based. These beautiful gardens are home to a wide variety of tropical and medicinal plants, as well as numerous bird species, including the rare St. Vincent parrot. For other opportunities to spot the indigenous parrot species, head on an\u00a0MSC excursion\u00a0to\u00a0Parrot Lookout<\/strong>\u00a0on the\u00a0Vermont Nature Trail<\/strong>\u00a0in the dense rainforest. The guided hike takes you through cultivated fields and forest plantations in the verdant Vermont Valley.<\/p>\nSt. Vincent has had a long tradition of cultivating sugarcane. On yet another\u00a0MSC excursion, learn the history of\u00a0Black Point –\u00a0<\/strong>a tunnel dug during the height of the\u00a0slave trade<\/strong>\u00a0that was key in the transport of molasses used for making rum. Afterwards, you\u2019ll enjoy a guided tour and tasting at the\u00a0rum distillery<\/strong>\u00a0in Georgetown to discover how molasses is distilled into one of the strongest nips of rum in the Caribbean.<\/p>\n\u201cPirates of the Caribbean\u201d buffs won\u2019t want to miss one of several\u00a0MSC excursions\u00a0that take you through the sites on the island where famous scenes were filmed. Visit the village of\u00a0Wallilabou<\/strong>, board the\u00a0Scaramouche<\/strong>, a traditional West Indian schooner for a pirate party, or\u00a0kayak<\/strong>\u00a0to the so-called Bat Cave near\u00a0Byahut Cove<\/strong>. The cave is home to a noisy bat colony, and you can enjoy some swimming or snorkelling at the cove and experience the amazing marine life found around the reef. Accessible only by sea, the cove is one of the locations where the \u201cPirates of the Caribbean\u201d films were shot.<\/p>\nFor something special, cruise on a\u00a0catamaran<\/strong>\u00a0to see the beguiling coastline of the\u00a0Bequia<\/strong>, the second largest island in the Grenadines. Catch views of a private community called Moonhole, known for a way of life that seeks harmony with nature and with homes built directly into the landscape, most with neither windows nor doors. Move on to Petite Nevis, a spot where signs of whaling history are still visible and enjoy views of the neighbouring private isle of Mustique, famed for drawing a wealthy clientele that includes members of the British royal family.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>