Written by Caribbean-based writer and photographer Paul Crask, this new,
thoroughly updated third edition of Bradt's Grenada, Carriacou and
Petite Martinique is the only standalone guide available to this
alluring Caribbean destination. With insider knowledge of the islands,
from luxurious villas and resorts to pastoral villages and mountain
trails, Bradt's Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique is rich in
detail, local colour and practical information, and offers detailed
accommodation, dining and activities listings as well as the author's
own take on how to maximise your stay. Whether you are into sailing,
scuba diving wrecks and reefs, kayaking through mangrove forests, hiking
mountain trails, 'jumping-up' at carnival, or sampling vintage rums at
historic distilleries and luxurious beachside resorts, Bradt's Grenada,
Carriacou and Petite Martinique is ideal for travelers of all kinds.
This new edition covers the many developments on the islands in the past
few years. Investment in accommodation on Grenada continues and the
diversity of options is impressive: from the new Sandals resort to the
Rumboat Retreat, a lodge that welcomes independent travelers as well as
rum enthusiasts. More airlines now fly directly to Grenada's Maurice
Bishop International Airport, including direct flights from Miami,
Atlanta and New York, and the annual sailing regattas continue to
attract a large international gathering. With easy access to and from
North America and Europe, and with plenty of great accommodation and
dining options, scenic Grenada offers a perfect blend of traditional
island life with modern Caribbean living. Grenada is a tri-island nation
famed for its nutmeg and cocoa, sailing regattas, jaw-dropping beaches
and strong cultural traditions. The main island, Grenada, has a tall
spine of forested mountain ridges surrounded by rivers, waterfalls and
farmlands, and the scenic coastline is replete with secluded bays and
anchorages. To the north, at the southern tip of the Grenadines island
chain, Carriacou and Petite Martinique are tranquil and beautiful. Noted
for traditions of Big Drum Dance and boat building, both islands enjoy
deserted beaches and coral reefs and offer a warm and friendly welcome.
