Grenada/Carriacou--Just returned
Nov 23rd, 1999, 09:50 AM
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By request I am posting a brief summary of our trip. I will be happy to provide further details or answer questions if anyone is interested.
Days 1 & 2 were spent at the La Sagesse Nature Center on the South Coast of Grenada. The nine-room hotel is set right on a beautiful bay and is run by an American who makes sure everyone is satisfied. It is an idyllic place and is highly recommended.
Days 3, 4 & 5 were spent at the Silver Beach Inn on Carriacou. Carriacou is quite a bit less developed than Grenada.
The hotel is right on the beach and close to Hillsborough, the major town on the island. The highlight of our stay was a hike to Anse La Roche beach located at the northwest corner of the island. The beach can only be accessed by foot or water taxi and is just a gorgeous place with beautiful water.
Days 6, 7, 8 and 9 were spent at the Grand View Inn on Grenada near Grand Anse beach. The beach was unswimmable due to Hurricane Lenny, but south-facing beaches were ok. The Grand View has spectacular views but service-wise is a bit rough around the edges. It is quite a bit cheaper than other surrounding hotels and does seem to have the best view.
Days 1 & 2 were spent at the La Sagesse Nature Center on the South Coast of Grenada. The nine-room hotel is set right on a beautiful bay and is run by an American who makes sure everyone is satisfied. It is an idyllic place and is highly recommended.
Days 3, 4 & 5 were spent at the Silver Beach Inn on Carriacou. Carriacou is quite a bit less developed than Grenada.
The hotel is right on the beach and close to Hillsborough, the major town on the island. The highlight of our stay was a hike to Anse La Roche beach located at the northwest corner of the island. The beach can only be accessed by foot or water taxi and is just a gorgeous place with beautiful water.
Days 6, 7, 8 and 9 were spent at the Grand View Inn on Grenada near Grand Anse beach. The beach was unswimmable due to Hurricane Lenny, but south-facing beaches were ok. The Grand View has spectacular views but service-wise is a bit rough around the edges. It is quite a bit cheaper than other surrounding hotels and does seem to have the best view.
Dec 20th, 1999, 03:48 PM
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Matt,
I've heard the same thing for years, but have never felt unsafe while in Grenada. However, the last time I was there (almost 2 years ago), someone broke a window in my rental car and got into the trunk while the car was parked at Pearl's Beach. Before I left the car, a kid tried to sell me some sort of trinket and saw my backpack in the trunk. Fortunately I didn't have anything of real value in there. I suppose this sort of thing could have happened anywhere. The best advice would be to use common sense and not carry valuables.
I wouldn't write off Grenada based on isolated incidents like this. I'm even thinking about going back next summer.
I've heard the same thing for years, but have never felt unsafe while in Grenada. However, the last time I was there (almost 2 years ago), someone broke a window in my rental car and got into the trunk while the car was parked at Pearl's Beach. Before I left the car, a kid tried to sell me some sort of trinket and saw my backpack in the trunk. Fortunately I didn't have anything of real value in there. I suppose this sort of thing could have happened anywhere. The best advice would be to use common sense and not carry valuables.
I wouldn't write off Grenada based on isolated incidents like this. I'm even thinking about going back next summer.
Dec 20th, 1999, 04:59 PM
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Brian: The same thing happened to us - in the parking lot of a 5 star hotel in England! Despite the fact that the parking lot had security cameras, some young kids smashed the window of our rental car to retrieve our [empty] videocamera bag. So, yes, such crime activities can hapen anywhere!!
