Union Island, Caribbean island in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
Union Island is a Caribbean island measuring roughly 5 miles long and 1 mile wide, with Mount Taboi rising about 1,000 feet above sea level. The terrain features rolling hills and coastlines marked by bays and beaches.
The island changed hands between French and British control during colonial times and developed through cotton plantations that relied on enslaved labor. Following abolition, the territory gradually shifted toward smaller-scale commerce and settlement.
Annual Carnival celebrations draw residents and visitors to parades through Clifton and Ashton, where calypso music and traditional dances fill the streets. These gatherings shape the island's social life and reflect its living creole identity.
Visitors can reach the island via direct flights from Barbados to the airport near Clifton or by ferry from neighboring islands. The best time to visit is during the dry season from December to May when weather is more stable.
The Union Island gecko, discovered in 2005, exists only on this island and ranks among the rarest reptiles in the Caribbean. This small species inhabits rocky coastal areas and represents the island's distinctive natural diversity.
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