General: Grenada

I think I've figured it out. The absence of road signs on this stunning Caribbean island is something akin to a cunning job creation scheme. The unsuspecting visitor gets hopelessly lost when venturing more than a couple of hundred yards from the sanctuary of his or her lodgings, throws in the towel and ends up with a dozen strangers cloaked in best got-dressed-in-the-dark, once-a-year tourist garb, on a minibus taking the organised tour. Gosh, there's a Colombian Emeralds store here too, darling. Or, when a jeep has been hired, there will be no shortage of obliging locals willing to act as ... more

If you have previously visited the West Indies, and were slightly dissapointed at the level of tranquility you experienced, this is the place for you. The other Islands (Barbados in particular) seem to have become victims of their own tourism success. The tiny, lush, green islands have begun to lose their identity, and devote almost everything they have into exploiting the hugely succesful tourist industry in the area. Nothing wrong with that, you might say...but most of the islands are considerably smaller than London. A few big hotel complexes can dominate a large percentage of the land, and ... more

This is a overview of the caribbean Islands What do you imagine the Caribbean to be like? Before I went I saw pictures in the brochures of deserted beaches with palm trees, lush rain forests, infect just about as close to paradise as you can imagine. Could it possibly be like this or was it just what the travel agents want us to believe? Was it going to be worth travelling all that way? Everyone has there own idea of paradise so all I can do is give my opinion of each of the islands and a little local history. Setting the scene: On a Quiet beach in St Lucia fruit seller travels up and down in ... more

Grenada also known as the spice island in the carribean. Once you step foot on the island all you can smell is the strong spices from the markets. It is a really nice place to go to and the people are very friendly. It has one of the nicest beaches out of all the carribean islands, it is just like paradise. It gets very hot though and you can't stay out in the sun for to long. The markets are lovely they sell spices mainly and there are quite alot of shops there. It is a very beautiful place to go to ponce you have explored around the island. ... more

I went to Grenada to visit relatives but it did not stop me from spending a week living like a tourist. The Spice Isle of the Caribbean is the most beautiful place I have ever had the pleasure to visit. There are some of the most exotic beaches and the nicest people you will ever meet always near-by and ready to help. There isn't much of a nightlife but you should not need a night life because there is so much to do during the day. Day trips and such... Coyaba is also the best hotel on the Island and I advise you steer clear of Siesta. You can also take a day trip to Carraicou or Petit ... more

I would recommend Grenada as the ideal get-away week break or honeymoon location. I took a small plane from Barbados and spent very little time there but it was amazing. The lush tropical vegatation, waterfalls and natural spices growing everywhere were wonderful. Beware of electricity blackouts - all part of the charm - and fish restaurants that have run out of fish. On an island this small and surrounded with plentiful waters, this shouldn't be possible but the place we picked, had indeed, run out! Nightlife was restricted as the students had gone away for the holidays. The beaches are ... more