The Grenadines, a chain of idyllic tropical microdots, extends for 37 miles south of the dramatic volcanic island of St. Vincent. Many of the smaller islets are uninhabited. World-famous as a sailing ground, the Grenadines also offers some of the most inviting beaches in the Caribbean. Perhaps the most interesting of all the islands is Bequia, where, for more than a century, the inhabitants have constructed distinctive wooden boats and schooners. The island’s main town, Port Elizabeth, has a superb natural harbor, well known among yachtsmen around the world.