The corner of Eden called “Tahiti of the West Indies” cannot be found on the map, it’s just that the wonderful territory has an official name - Union. The fertile land received its sonorous nickname due to its protruding surface, which can be seen very far away. The Caribbean island is famous not only for its topography; people come here for positive, colorful impressions, and a secluded, fantastic vacation. And having arrived, they enjoy, without exaggeration, every minute spent in heavenly lands.
Union on the map
Union Island on the world map or a detailed map of the island can be viewed using the navigation buttons (+/-). Caribbean on the map
In the scattering of Caribbean islands there is a state whose name Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. In the Grenadines archipelago, between the impressively sized St. Vincent and Grenada, tiny Union nestles. Its compact territory does not exceed 9 km², the width of the sunny patch of land is only 1.5 km, and the length is about 5 km. Its closest neighbors - Mero, Tobago Reefs, Petit Saint Vincent - are part of the same country as Union.
The coral fringe and beaches of the volcanic rocky island are surrounded by the blue-blue Caribbean Sea, merging with the bottomless skies. Mount Parnassus is considered the highest not only on the island, but also leads with 305 meters in the entire island group. Clifton, located in the southeastern part, is officially recognized as the central settlement; the second town of Union, Ashton, is thriving in the southern part. Currently, Union has become a permanent place of residence for approximately 3,000 people.
Rest on Union
Despite the miniature territory, it is possible to relax here on a global scale. You can choose from: beach time, excursion trips around the island, flights and sea voyages to neighboring islands, extreme sports in all its glory, active conquest of the depths of the sea, a tasting promenade, shopping at a large fish market or an exciting independent fishing trip. Few people devote all their time only to beach nirvana - the Caribbean is different in that on any of the islands the range of entertainment is limited only by one’s own preferences.
Shallow-water reefs are ideal for diving; beginners' dives are preceded by training from professional instructors. You can replenish your adrenaline with kayaking, windsurfing, yachting, exciting water skiing, golf and tennis. Nightclubs offer piquant and original shows for adult tourists, little travelers will enjoy fun holidays organized by animators, and everyone, without exception, will be delighted by enchanting carnival processions.
Nature Union
After reading the meager description of the island on the Internet Wiki, a somewhat depressing picture appears: dry lands overgrown with cacti, surrounded by gloomy rocks. Yes, the island is not distinguished by lush tiers of tropical jungle, but at the same time it is very, very beautiful. The thorn thickets do not approach the flowering resorts, there is a green shady area near each hotel complex, and birdsong flows in the air saturated with the aromas of exotic plants, echoing the echoing breath of the sea.
The fantastically rich underwater kingdom of the coast is not the invention of enterprising tour operators. Among the lacy coral inflorescences, colorful, outlandish fish flash, crustaceans of unprecedented size scurry along the bottom, and starfish twinkle in fabulous hues.
Union landmarks
Union lacks world-famous museums and grand historical ruins of bygone times, but tourists are not disappointed with a trip to the wonderful Caribbean island. From a small airport it is easy to make a voyage to nearby lands to satisfy your cultural hunger, however, there is also something to fill your resort leisure time with.
Union is famous for its grandiose fish market, where shopping always feels like an adventure. There are so many live seafood on the shelves – travelers accustomed to frozen analogues are taken into ecstasy by such luxurious splendor. Moreover, every restaurant is proud of its seafood dishes. The West Indies Restaurant is especially popular; vacationers go there not only to eat excellent oysters and lobsters, but also to admire the huge aquarium that occupies the entire space along the rather large wall of the establishment. In cozy cafes on the coasts there is always live original music.
The marine park is never empty, as is the stunning tropical park, which features beautiful landscape design. Visitors love to stroll along the main street of Clifton, choosing gifts from souvenir shops, admiring the cluster of graceful yachts in the port area, and quenching their thirst with exotic freshly squeezed juices.
When is the best time to go to Union
For guests, Union is open all year round, but the best time for an unforgettable holiday on the coast is considered to be from December to early May. The average air temperature ranges from 24˚ to 28˚. The Caribbean Sea is warm in any season.
The best cure for the blues is a change of environment. If you change it to the miniature Union, then no antidepressants are needed - the gentle sea, privacy and decent modern conditions will nullify even the slightest inclinations of depression.
