GRENADA HOLIDAYS

Due to Grenada Island being one of the biggest exporters of nutmeg and mace, cinnamon, cloves and ginger in the world the island is commonly known as the ‘Isle of Spice’. The beautiful smells of these natural ingredients float around the island adding an extra element of wonder to the paradise that lies there. These ingredients really sit at the heart of national life in Grenada; it even has the nutmeg, of which it is the world’s second largest producer, featured on its flag to signify the importance of it to the population.

Gorgeous beaches

Tourists have been drawn to these islands for years with the promise of pristine white beaches which can provide nothing but relaxation. The coastlines lead out into turquoise waters which are perfect for either a refreshing dip or an exhilarating scuba dive. The coast of Grenada features some exquisite coral reefs that are teeming with a kaleidoscope of marine life. In these waters you are sure to see sea turtles which look magnificent and noble in their natural habitat. Further to this, the waters of Moliniere Bay even have an underwater gallery where statutes and coral come together to form fantastically novel works of art.

History and heritage

Other than sand and sea, there is the capital of St George to visit. It has a population of around 34,000 and is an exciting scene of colonial heritage perched serenely on a quintessential Caribbean hillside. Its buildings paint lines of peaceful pastoral colours as they line the Carenage harbour and intersperse the green trees in the hills.

Fort George stands ever watchful over the harbour of St George. First established in 1705 by the French, it is a true reminder of the age of the empire and high seas that used to occupy these islands.

Off the beaten track

Hop over to the smaller island of Carriacou to fully escape on your Grenadian holiday. As it is off the beaten tourist track, the island will give you a taste of the laidback, easy going life that can only truly be lived in a Caribbean paradise. Its largest town, Hillsborough, has a town centre consisting of just a few streets that find more modern buildings mingling alongside classically Caribbean wooden structures. To the north of the town is beautiful countryside that is dotted with sleepy villages that are a delight to explore.

The third and smallest main island of the Grenadian nation is Petit Martinique. With a population of 900 and covering an area of just 586 acres this island provides the perfect place to temporarily cut yourself off from the outside world and live in simple tranquillity. Its beaches are secluded, its waters are sublime and it is a place that any explorer should not miss.