Grenada: The Spice Island

Posted - February 5, 2018

This is a mountainous island, covered with fragrant spice trees and tropical flowers. Within the interior, explore rivers, cascading waterfalls, lush rainforests and one of the most magnificent mountain lakes imaginable. Along the coastlines, soak up the sun on long stretches of white sand beaches.
  
Situated northeast of Venezuela, this 134.6-mile island is ideal for ocean lovers, with a plethora of water sorts to enjoy, including sport fishing, sailing, kayaking, and diving amid coral reefs and shipwrecks. One of the most popular snorkeling sites is an underwater gallery of sculptures in the Molinere Beausejour Marine Protected Area. As artificial reefs, the sculptures attract an array of marine life. Visitors who enjoy hiking are introduced to a diverse world of flora and fauna.
  
Also of special interest on the island are two forts – Fort Frederick, constructed by the French in 1779, and Fort George, Grenada’s oldest fort, established in 1705. For further exploration, hop on a ferry to visit the nearby islands of Carriacou and Petite Martinique, known especially for their beautiful coral reefs and snorkeling in clear, shallow waters.
  
St. George’s, Grenada’s 18th-century capital, is said to be one of the prettiest in the West Indies, with a harbor surrounded by a pastel rainbow of dockside warehouses and busy, narrow streets lined with shops and cafes. Local festivals, fairs and markets remain an integral part of life on Granada, with performances showcasing folk tales and dances, and the work of local artists and craftsmen. Add to this the island's easy rhythms and friendly openness of its residents, and a picture of a welcoming atmosphere quickly develops.
   
The island of Grenada is not only filled with beauty and adventure, it is an ideal place for romance to blossom. Indulge yourself completely by staying at Sandal’s LaSource Grenada Resort & Spa. Set in an enclave of tropical gardens and surrounded by the sea on three sides, the property is among the best you will find in the Caribbean