Written by Caribbean-based writer and photographer Paul Crask, this new,
thoroughly updated fourth edition of Bradt's Grenada, Carriacou and
Petite Martinique remains the only standalone guide to this alluring
Caribbean-island destination. With insider knowledge gleaned from
15-plus years' exploration, Bradt's guidebook is rich in detail, local
colour and practical information. Detailed listings covering
accommodation (from homestays to top-range boutique hotels), dining and
activities (including off-the-beaten-path experiences) are complemented
by the author's personal take on making the most of your stay. Grenada
is an English-speaking tri-island nation famed for its nutmeg and cocoa,
sailing regattas attracting international crowds, jaw-dropping beaches,
pastoral villages, mountain trails, fabulous scuba diving including an
underwater sculpture gallery, and strong cultural traditions including
carnival parades. 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 lie the tranquil islands of Carriacou and Petite Martinique, which
harbour deserted beaches and coral reefs, boast traditions of Big Drum
Dance and boat building, and offer a warm, friendly welcome. This new
edition incorporates the many developments on the islands over recent
years. These include an increasingly impressive diversity of
accommodation options resulting from ongoing Investment, including two
new resorts on Grenada's Grand Anse Beach, which complement the more
traditional feel maintained in the north of the island and its smaller
neighbours. Also featured are Grenada's renewed focus on hiking trails,
an addition to Grenada's already fascinating chocolate industry, and a
new Festival of Lights at Christmas. Visiting this year-round
destination is increasingly easy thanks to ever-more frequent, direct
flights from North America (including new routes from New York, Miami,
Atlanta, Toronto). With ample great accommodation and dining options,
Grenada perfectly blends traditional island life with modern Caribbean
living. Whether you are into yachting, scuba diving on wrecks and reefs,
kayaking through mangrove forests, hiking mountain trails, 'jumping-up'
at carnival, sampling vintage rums at historic distilleries, exploring
historic estates, or relaxing poolside at luxurious beachside resorts,
Bradt's Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique is ideal for travellers
of all kinds.
