Things to Do in Palm Island

Palm Island sits like a perfectly polished gem in the southern Grenadines, a 135-acre private resort island that actually lives up to the hype. What makes this place special isn't just the five pristine beaches or the swaying coconut palms - it's the sense that you've found something genuinely exclusive without the stuffiness that often comes with it. The island operates as a single resort, which means everything from the beachfront suites to the casual beach bars feels cohesive and thoughtfully designed. The transformation of Palm Island from the scrubby Union Island Airport overflow it once was to today's tropical paradise is genuinely impressive. You'll find yourself moving between powder-soft beaches, each with its own personality - from the lively Casuarina Beach where the beach bar buzzes with afternoon energy, to the quieter stretches perfect for that postcard-worthy hammock moment. The snorkeling here tends to be excellent, and the staff-to-guest ratio means you're likely to feel more like a welcomed friend than just another tourist.

Palm Island's dining revolves around the resort's restaurants, which actually do a surprisingly good job with both international cuisine and local Caribbean specialties. The beachfront restaurant serves fresh seafood - the grilled lobster and local fish preparations are genuinely excellent. For a more casual vibe, the beach bar offers lighter fare and tropical drinks with your toes in the sand. Since it's a private island, outside dining options are limited, but the quality tends to be consistently high, and they're good about accommodating dietary restrictions with advance notice.

Palm Island enjoys year-round tropical weather, but the sweet spot tends to be December through April when humidity is lower and rainfall minimal. That said, this is also peak season when prices are highest and reservations hardest to come by. May through November brings occasional showers and higher humidity, but also better rates and fewer crowds - the trade winds actually keep things quite comfortable. Hurricane season (June through November) is worth considering, though direct hits are relatively rare in the southern Grenadines.