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Montserrat is small, quiet and delightful, undeveloped (held back recently because of volcanic activity), though never that well known as a destination. Access quite hard (usually via Antigua), English speaking. Traditional island character now gone (the old town is closed), though the islanders are very friendly and lead an older, gentler West Indian life. Few beaches (mainly in the north-west), some good natural life, particularly for vulcanology, though much of the area is denied. Just a couple of hotels and inexpensive guest houses working, only a few restaurants, bars and a couple of beach bars, all very low key. Can be visited from Antigua for the day.
Montserrat has had considerable problems with its volcano since the mid 1990s. Eruptions devastated the island infrastructure, destroying the main town Plymouth and all the houses in the south, to which access is still denied because of the danger from further volcanic activity. The part of the population that chose to remain on the island has been moved to the north and new homes and infrastructure have been built there to accommodate them. While the island certainly encourages visitors, Montserrat does not have the infrastructure for a ‘normal’ Caribbean beach holiday yet. It is still a lovely island however and you can expect to be welcomed graciously if you decide to visit.
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