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For a change of pace of pace and tempo then there are some superb
islands that you can visit too. Grenada's islands Carriacou and Petite
Martinique are easily accessed. You can either take a ferry -
there is a daily service to the islands - or you can fly and be there
in about half an hour.
Carriacou is an excellent idea for a one-day trip from Grenada. Start
the day early in the morning as the Osprey ferry (it runs daily to
Carriacou) leaves at 9:00 from Queen's Jetty on the Careenage, but it
is recommended that you arrive half an hour earlier to buy the tickets.
(One-way fare is approx. $70 EC, double it for the round
trip). It is a nice 90-minute trip into the small islands
between Grenada and Carriacou. You will arrive in the island's main
town: Hillsborough. The ferry returns at 5:30 pm, so you'll have enough
time to visit the town.
You can spend some time on the beach that is by the town (it really
feels like a laid back beach town) creating a nice intimacy with the
sea. Done with swimming and relaxing on the beach, stop by one of the
colourful beach bars for a snack or try a full-course meal at one of
the restaurants in town. Stroll along the winding upward streets and
admire the views of the harbour as you ascend. Visit the
Botanical Gardens where you can relax while you wow! at the view of
some exotic plants. Why not try some shopping now? You will find
some Caribbean typical products: batiks, woodwork, jewellery
and interesting clothing (dresses, blouses, tops) at the boutiques
downtown and the stores by the beach. Before boarding the
ferry back to Grenada, visit Carriacou Museum, locals are positive:
"It's the best little museum in all the Caribbean!"
In short, visiting Carriacou is like getting in one of those small
American towns, beautiful and warm, where you feel at home. Blending
tradition and modernity, Grenada boasts a year full of events and
festivals that cater for all tastes.
Sports: in Winter, the Annual Spice Island Billfish Tournament and the
Annual Sailing Festival; in Spring, the Grenada Yacht Race; in Spring,
the Whitsuntide Games (a competition for Caribbean athletes); and in
Summer, the Annual Carriacou Regatta (taking place in Isle).
Culture: Enjoy in February Carriacou’s Annual Carnival encompassing
parades and competitions among bands; in April the Annual Maroon Music
Festival; in May Grenada Spice Jazz Festival; in June, the Fisherman’s
Birthday Celebrations (a traditional celebration when the boats and
fishing nets are blessed followed by boat races and street partying),
and Rainbow City Festival (a local celebration of the arts) in Summer,
among many others.
In 2003, a new festival was introduced by the Grenada Board of Tourism
and the Heritage Theatre Company: the Annual Grenada Spice Laugh
Festival. Feeding on the long storytelling tradition of the Island and
the modern form of stand-up comedy, the festival features local and
regional comedians who take the stage to put on their own personal show.
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