Yes, they're as pretty as the pictures.You can skip St. Vincent. Bequia has the Frangipani, Mustique has Basel's (very expensive). The lesser islands only have one place to choose from . . .Tobago Cays are a must, the clearest water int the Caribbean. Good thing you have a cat, it's shallow in there.You'll have to deal with boat boys and other nuisances, but it is no big deal. Service is definitely on island time, so if you expect it like home you can count on disappointment and frustration. But if you can get into island time, no problem.Some of the inter-island sails are real blue water sails, good waves and wind. Be quick to reef.