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Island Treasures: Mopion Islet, Grenadines
Mopion islet. I discovered it in 2004 after surfacing from a dive on the surrounding coral reefs, and snapped the photograph above that has become one of my all-time favorites. It was only after I returned from the Grenadines that I learned the islet had a name and that it had appeared on many magazine covers.
I returned to this beautiful area in the Caribbean in November 2016 to stay at Petit St. Vincent, a 115-acre private island resort located just a few swells away from Mopion. Before the trip, I planned to finally sink my toes into this small spit of white sand, only 100 feet around, but, alas, the days slipped away and I only managed to take a group of new photos.
New photo of Mopion Islet, November 2016
Petit St. Vincent’s guests can arrange to enjoy a private picnic on Mopion, which has been described as “the quintessential deserted island” and as “a dollup of sand surrounded by a transparent sea” by Caribbean Travel & Life magazine. However, the islet isn’t owned by the resort, so anyone can stop by, and yachters often do. The islet’s single thatched umbrella was erected and is maintained by Petit St. Vincent resort.
Mopion Islet, November 2016
St. Vincent and the Grenadines are a chain of 32 islands and cays in the southeastern part of the Lesser Antilles, reaching from St. Vincent to Grenada.
Intrigued? Read more about St. Vincent and the Grenadines and my article on Petit St. Vincent private island resort, published in the Ft. Worth Star-Telegram: St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Lovely!
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Mopion Islet seems to be a perfect spot for a romantic picnic on the beach. I wonder however if it ever gets covered by the water. Maybe during the storms, or during the tide? It surely looks pretty tiny.
According to the manager at Petit St. Vincent, it does vary in size, according to the tides and seasons, but never is completely covered. I am sorry I didn’t find time on this most recent trip to set foot on this idyllic spot in the Grenadines…
Wow. This place so is stunning, Debbra! I am adding it to my bucket list!
Yes, Agness, if you haven’t been to this part of the Grenadines, go! It is one of the most beautiful areas in the Caribbean and this little islet captured my attention many years ago!
Mopion Islet looks divine 🙂 A true getaway from it all place! Mind you the Grenadines would be so awesome to visit and I would really really love to go 🙂 #Boomer Travel Bloggers
The Grenadines are a special part of the Caribbean, Jo! I hope you do get to go one day…
Thx for this post. Debbie. I know little of the Grenadines, but it looks like a great destination for us water lovers!
The water color in the Grenadines is unbelievable, Doreen! You would be mesmerized by all the shades of blue!
Now that is what I would definitely call a tropical island. . .well, islet. But how incredibly picturesque!!
It’s an “island treasure” for sure, Jackie! I love islets…
Oh, sigh! Sounds blissful. My wish list just got a little longer.
Isn’t that the way it goes? The list never ends!
HI all, any one on this blog ever visited St. Vincent & the Grenadines since seeing all those amazing photos and read all the beautiful descriptions by this blogger? If not, you definitely need to follow up. There are new direct flights into SVG from Miami – American Airlines on Saturdays and New York – Caribbean Airlines on Wednesdays. The flights are extremely convenient. I am from Union Island – “born and bread” so I know how gorgeous these islands.
Thanks, Eleen, for providing this new information on flights to SVG from Miami and New York. I love St. Vincent and the Grenadines and hope to return again soon! Thanks, too, for your positive comments on my photos and descriptions!