Season (March 1 to July 31), during which time catching or killing of turtles for consumption is forbidden. There are also a number of bars and restaurants on the island. Chatham Bay, on the west side of the island, is popular for its remote beach and snorkeling. A key feature of the Union Island region is the Tobago Cays National Marine Park. The Tobago Cays are a group of small, uninhabited islands surrounded by reefs. Snorkeling, scuba diving and swimming with sea turtles are offered. The Union Island Sailing Club sponsors two sailing dinghies that participate in local regattae. Culture Easter is one of the biggest events on Union Island. Festivities take place in both Ashton and Clifton throughout Holy Week in a festival called "Easterval". In late May, at the end of the dry season, a significant event is "the Maroon", a celebration which is a day-long affair beginning before dawn and lasting late into the night. The Maroon is known for its drums, dancing and plentiful food. These are meant to entice the Gods to bring on the rains. Gallery See also - a West Indiaman that sailed between 1794 and 1821 References External links Radio Grenadines official website Travel guide of Union Island with street map of the town Tobago Cays Marine Park official website Friends of Union Island - general information Islands of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Windward Islands