The Facts For Your Grenada Vacation

Grenada travel visitors find Grenada is small in size, but big on spice. In fact, almost a third of the world's supply of nutmeg comes from these tiny Windward islands hidden near Trinidad and Tobago, east of the Caribbean and just 100 miles from the Venezuelan coast. Here, Grenada vacation guests find spice plantations and rum distilleries still using traditional methods of production.

Three islands - Grenada, Carriacou, and Petit Martinique - comprise the nation of Grenada. The Grenada beaches are covered in both black and sugary white sand, and the islands are anything but flat. Carriacou is hilly, but has no mountains, and Petit Martinique is little more than the tip of a volcanic mountain.

Getting To Your Grenada Vacation

Located just to the east of the Caribbean region, Grenada is easy to reach by plane. Grenada Vacation guests will typically arrive in Grenada via air at Point Salines International Airport. Direct flights from the U.S. and Canada are available, but flights usually stop at Montego Bay (Jamaica) and several other Caribbean airports.

Grenada travel guests will generally take a taxi to their Grenada hotel. Rates are fixed by the government and are higher between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. A ride from the airport to St. George's should cost approximately $15(USD). Grenada vacation travelers are encouraged to clarify the price and currency before getting in the car.

Entry Requirements

All Grenada travel guests, even those traveling from other Caribbean countries, must have a valid passport and an ongoing or return ticket to enter Grenada.

Grenada Weather

Grenada vacation guests find the dry season runs from January to April, and the rainy season runs from May to December. Although rainfall is frequent (the islands experiences 74 inches of rain annually), showers are usually quick afternoon occurrences leaving the Grenada beaches a great experience at any time. Temperatures range from 74 to 80 in January, and 77 to 83 in July (all in degrees Fahrenheit). Unlike many Caribbean islands, humidity is very low making your Grenada vacation very pleasant.

Geography

Three islands comprise Grenada: Grenada (the largest), Carriacou, and Petit Martinique. The entire interior of Grenada Island makes up Grand Etang National Park, known for its lush vegetation and prolific wildlife, a great place for Grenada travel guests to explore.

Health and Safety

To avoid an upset stomach in Grenada, Grenada vacation guests should drink bottled water. Street crime is known to occur, and Grenada travel visitors in isolated areas have been subject to armed robberies. To avoid such a situation, stay away from deserted areas and travel in groups. Never carry passports or alien registration cards, as these are frequently stolen to be sold on the black market. Purse-snatchings are common after dark, especially if a woman is alone. Don't carry large amounts of cash, and don't leave valuables unattended in your Grenada hotel or on a Grenada beach. If facing an armed thief, do not attempt to fight or be disagreeable; it's in your best interest to give them what they want.

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