A country of Caribbean islands that lies in a location where it is often kept safe from hurricanes is a destination for luxe accommodations and natural beaches.

Princess Margaret Beach was named after ... arrowroot and other produce that thrives in the fertile volcanic soils of Bequia’s neighbouring island. It has also brought the butcher.

With note-perfect timing, Roberto dropped us just in time for lunch at Princess ... the island — hopefully next year. Turquoise Holidays (turquoiseholidays.co.uk) offers 7 nights at Bequia ...