Q Magazine - Winter 2018/19

19 B equia is located 100 miles west of Barbados and lies nine miles south of St.Vincent measuring seven square miles and is home to just 5,000 inhabitants. Bequia Beach Hotel is the only privately owned and managed hotel to have been built in the West Indies for more than ten years. A contemporary take on colonial Caribbean architecture, the hotel combines elegance and charm with a vintage fifties retro feel, reminiscent of the Caribbean of yesteryear. The property is set within nine acres of lush tropical gardens, on one of the island’s best beaches, Friendship Bay. The distinctive 58 suites comprise Beachfront, Ocean, Classic Sea View, private villas and a penthouse suite. The Estate Villa features two twin and two master bedrooms, refined living amenities, a large private infinity pool and a striking wraparound terrace with unrivalled views across the bay. Meticulously finished, the suites exude comfort and privacy and feature vintage art work from world renowned artist Kerne Erickson. Inspired by Oliver Messel, the famedMustique architect, themain reception building offers guests a stylish Library, the property also offers a locally inspired spa,gymroom,saunaandoutdoorrockshowerandtwoswimmingpools. The dining options at Bequia are influenced by the islands eclectic history, the hotel’s main restaurant ‘Bagatelle’ is located right on Friendship Beachwhilst ‘Blue Tropic’ and bar (open in high-season) offers a classic Italian-styled menu. Alternatively, newly acquired ‘Jacks Beach Bar’ at Princess Margaret’s Beach is a free, daily 10minute ride away with changing facilities and showers so guests can spend the day there. Bequia Beach Hotel Classic Caribbean charmwith retro styling