In a brand new initiative, St. Vincent & The Grenadines has joined forces with responsibletravel.com, the largest green travel website in the world.

One of the most unspoilt countries in the Caribbean, St.Vincent & The Grenadines has taken another step towards becoming one of the greenest holiday destinations in the world with a brand new venture with responsibletravel.com. The responsible travel site, which hand picks holidays from all over the world so that travellers can make a real difference to local people and the environment, now has a dedicated channel featuring an insiders guide to the destination told by the people who live there, a video and a series of podcasts featuring local people telling the stories of the islands plus real insiders tips on where to go and what to do. The site also features a selection of bed and breakfasts, apartments, hotels and tours - only selected because they have a stated responsible travel policy.

Each property included has to offer a distinctive travel experience that benefits the local community, whilst sustaining the islands natural and cultural heritage, with prices starting from as little as US$72 per night for a double room on St.Vincent www.responsibletravel/svg

The guide is created so that you search by theme (holidays, activities, nature & wildlife, luxury, culture, events, weddings, honeymoons, families and sailing & diving), or by island such as St.Vincent, Bequia, Union Island, Mayreau, Canouan, Mustique, Young Island, Palm Island and Petit St.Vincent. It features podcasts of local people giving �insider�s tips� and recommending their favourite things to do such as going to the most hidden, unspoilt beaches and watching craftsmen build model boats at the workshop in Bequia.

St Vincent and the Grenadines is a country of 32 islands and cays each with its own personality. Throughout the islands guesthouses and hotels buy their food from local farmers, fisherman and producers and employ local people - many of whom commute between the islands by ferry. Whether you�re climbing the volcano, kayaking through the bat caves, cycling the nature trails, snorkelling with turtles, sailing or diving, tours are taken by people who have lived in the country all their lives, have incredible knowledge and rely on tourism for their income.

As well as outlining how your holiday can make a real difference, the St Vincent & The Grenadines accommodation guides are designed to be easy to follow, with clear descriptions of the rooms and facilities, information on how to get there and a user friendly booking form. The site also offers everything you need to know before you book, with a handy list of links through to tips on the weather and the best time of year to visit, recommended guide books, travel clothing and kit, once you�ve booked you can even offset your carbon emissions through www.responsibletravel.com

To find out more, visit www.resposibletravel.com/svg

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Notes to Editors:

St.Vincent & The Grenadines are part of the Windward Islands and lie 34km south of St Lucia and 70km west of Barbados. St. Vincent is the largest of the 32 islands and cays, which extend southwest down to Grenada covering roughly 150 sq. miles. The major islands, north to south are, St.Vincent, Young Island, Bequia, Mustique, Canouan, Mayreau, Union Island, Palm Island and Petit St. Vincent.

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