Grenada Luxury Holidays

The capital, St George's, has retained a certain prettiness lost by many of its counterparts. Nestled into a hillside above the little busy harbour, its vibrant history blends curiously with the hustle and bustle of the colurful, fragrant market, the symbolic churches and that essential Caribbean rhythm. An excursion or two into the countryside is an essential part of one's holiday - stop to bathe under a waterfall; clamber over tracks in search of that special stand of cocoa trees; visit Grand Etang, a metallic blue lake in the crater of an extinct volcano.

Golf
The Grenada Golf and Country Club is a pleasant but not particularly challenging 9-hole golf course located near Grand Anse. Most hotels have negotiated complimentary green fees for their guests. Facilities at the club include club rental, instruction, a bar and caddy service. Green fees start at approximately EC$40 for nine holes.

Dish of the day
Grenada's speciality in conch. Grenadian caviar (roe of white sea urchin) and a fish called 'Stuffed Jacks' also appear on many restaurant menus.
Aquarium Restaurant: Fresh seafood; international and local dishes.
Brown Sugar Restaurant: Grenadian cuisine.
The Red Crab: Probably the best lobster.
True Blue Bay: Combines Mexican and Caribbean dishes, and caters for families with a kids' menu and playground.
Also recommend Rhodes Restaurant at Calabash; La Dolce Vita at Mourne Rouge; The Nutmeg.

Family fun
Families are most welcome at Spice Island Inn and The Calabash Hotel and Villas particularly during summer months. There is a variety of accommodation to suit.

Calendar highlights
January - La Source Grenada Sailing Festival
February - Carriacou Carnival.
07 February
Independence Day - Grenada will be celebrating its 30th Anniversary of Independence and celebrations usually include a military display.
April - Carriacou Maroon Festival. Ancient rituals combine with riotous celebrations at these harvest festivals. These special occasions are particularly recommended by the locals.
May - Grenada Spice Jazz Festival.
Augsut - Grenada Carnival. Preceded by steel band and calypso competitions for a week beforehand.

Safety first
Beware! The Manchineel Apple trees on the beach have fruits like small apples that contain poison which blisters the skin. Do not eat and do not shelter under the trees during a tropical rainburst.

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