Grenada - also known as the Spice of the Caribbean, beautiful unspoilt island located just 40 minutes flight from Barbados. Not only does the 'Spice Island' produce nutmeg, mace, cinnamon, ginger and cloves, this rugged land of mountains, rainforests, waterfalls and secluded beaches has also given birth to an intriguing history and people. The capital, St George's, is located on Grenada Island and has one of the prettiest harbor settings in the Caribbean. Carriacou is dotted with traditional East Caribbean towns and friendly locals, while Petit Martinique offers the chance to unwind in a little-known corner of the world. This small nation consists of three islands: Grenada, Carriacou (pronounced Carry-a KOO), and Petite Martinique (pronounced Pitty Mar-ti-NEEK). Grenada is by far the largest of the three, with a width of twelve miles (18 km) and a length of twenty-one miles (34 km). Grenada’s capital, St. George’s, is known as the most picturesque city in the Caribbean. Its horseshoe-shaped harbour is surrounded by a pastel rainbow of dockside warehouses and the red-tiled roofs of traditional shops and homes. Rich in English, French and West Indian history, St. George’s is filled with beautiful well-preserved examples of French and British Colonial architecture. LA SOURCE - This brand-new inclusive resort brings to Grenada the type of sybaritic health-oriented vacation found more typically in places like Jamaica and St. Lucia. Pamper your body with every fitness regimen and spa treatment conceivable, from mudpacks to yoga to Swiss needle showers. Swim or windsurf off the private beach; play tennis; take a stab at fencing. Eating is spa gourmet, of course, and rooms feature such bodily treats as plush robes and designer lotions. |
