For clear blue waters, divine, destination weddings or conferences, consider Grenada’s Flamboyant Hotel, located on the famous grand Anse Beach in the Caribbean Sea, just north of Trinidad and Tobago and Venezuela.
Grenada, known as “The Spice Isle,” is a beautiful island that builds its life and culture around music, dance, and food that makes use of its abundance of local spices. Read on to discover what to do, what to see, what to eat, and where to go when you’re visiting or traveling to Grenada in the Caribbean!
Popular Tourist Destinations in Grenada
You’ll find a huge concentration of tourists in these areas: St. George, Grand Anse, Lance aux Epines, and Point Salines – mainly, in the southwest region of Grenada, especially popular for its underwater diving offerings. Since the opening of Grenada’s large cruise ship pier, tourism has increased in Grenada, with something like approximately 4 cruise ships docking in the pier per day! Beware of the tourist traps, and you’ll have a grand ‘ol time.
What to Do in Grenada
Dance, dance, dance. Music and dance festivals including Carnival are the best times of the year to visit. From soca to calypso, reggae, and now zouk – there’s a different jam for everyone!
Grenada is also a popular spot for destination weddings – with its blue waters and fine beaches, how can you go wrong? There’s also lazing on the beach and of course, underwater diving. Sailing, boating, and cricket are also popular. Don’t forget to try Grenada’s many edible delights!
Grand Anse Beach in Grenada
One of the biggest attractions in Grenada is Grand Anse Beach in St. George, considered to be one of the finest beaches in the world, with white beaches that stretch on for 3km’s and recede into the sea.
Where to Stay in Grenada
Just as any island or beach destination in the world, Grenada is littered with resorts, hotels and accommodations all for the picking. Flamboyant Hotel & Villas is a most picturesque site on the southern end of Grand Anse and offers a beachside terrace restaurant, beach cabanas, a poolside jazz lounge, spa treatments, ocean-view pools and jacuzzis and are located nearby Grenada’s fine golf courses.
One of the best things that Grenada offers is its growing ecotourism scene. Eco-friendly guesthouses are available throughout Saint David and Saint John parishes, 2 of the 6 parishes in Grenada.
What to Eat in Grenada
When visiting Grenada, think of New Orleans with a bit more of a bite and dash of Caribbean flavour. You’ll find French foods, spicy foods, Caribbean foods, and a strong presence of Indian foods, including dhal, rotis and curries. Don’t forget to try the “oil-down” – a traditional family dish that brings together pig, beef, chicken, dumplings or yam and potatoes on the side.
For more information on Grenada, please visit the Grenada Board of Tourism: www.grenadagrenadines.com
For more information on Flamboyant Hotels & Villas, please visit: www.flamboyant.com