What are your thoughts on Grenada? Would appreciate any advice-
Apr 21st, 2002, 05:12 PM
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What are your thoughts on Grenada? Would appreciate any advice-
I am trying to plan a surprise vacation for my wife. She likes laid- back places, nice beaches and smaller hotels.
I would love to hear travel stories, good and bad about this place.
Thanks-
I would love to hear travel stories, good and bad about this place.
Thanks-
Apr 22nd, 2002, 03:31 AM
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The only bad thing I can say about Grenada is that it's a challenge to get there from the US (not to mention costly). But perhaps that has helped it avoid some of the over-commercialization that has hit other islands. Read my trip reports (with photos) on my website at www.homestead.com/islandtime/MainPage1.html.
Apr 22nd, 2002, 06:07 AM
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i leave for my trip on friday and will be back at the end of next week, and will post a report then.
we are staying at laluna (www.laluna.com) which looks great - so far we are planning a day trip to carriacou, an island off the northeast coast of grenada.
in the meantime, other past travellers to grenada, i have a question: do i need to exchange dollars into EC? or do vendors accept US$?
thanks.
we are staying at laluna (www.laluna.com) which looks great - so far we are planning a day trip to carriacou, an island off the northeast coast of grenada.
in the meantime, other past travellers to grenada, i have a question: do i need to exchange dollars into EC? or do vendors accept US$?
thanks.
Apr 22nd, 2002, 07:34 AM
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Most vendors accept EC and US dollars interchangeably, list their prices in both currencies, and give you change in a combination of both. Make sure you know what you're paying, and use up those EC before you get home. Also, the exchange rate ($1US
2.68EC) is not an easy one to calculate in your head, so if you're a little fuzzy due to a few too many Caribs or rum punches, be careful!
2.68EC) is not an easy one to calculate in your head, so if you're a little fuzzy due to a few too many Caribs or rum punches, be careful!
Apr 22nd, 2002, 10:11 AM
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Hi Jonathan,
If you do pick Grenada, be sure to take an island tour (can be done in one day).
The waterfalls are pretty neat - not great big - but at least one is in the jungle and worth the trip.
The people are extremely friendly and helpful and there are a lot of nice restaurants.
We stayed at Spice Island and were very pleased. (Agree that it's tough to get there. I wanted to go for several years before I found flights.)
Have fun!
If you do pick Grenada, be sure to take an island tour (can be done in one day).
The waterfalls are pretty neat - not great big - but at least one is in the jungle and worth the trip.
The people are extremely friendly and helpful and there are a lot of nice restaurants.
We stayed at Spice Island and were very pleased. (Agree that it's tough to get there. I wanted to go for several years before I found flights.)
Have fun!
Apr 22nd, 2002, 11:15 AM
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Great island. Really cool things to see in the interior. The spice factories are a must visit.
Have flown there three times and didn't have much trouble. 2 planes, it took all day but for us leaving from Pitt, it takes all day to get almost anywhere.
We stayed at the Grenada Grand. Nice pool, lots of vendors on the beach.(Grand Anse) If it hadn't of been one leg of a 4 week trip ($$) I too would have picked Spice Island.
Have flown there three times and didn't have much trouble. 2 planes, it took all day but for us leaving from Pitt, it takes all day to get almost anywhere.
We stayed at the Grenada Grand. Nice pool, lots of vendors on the beach.(Grand Anse) If it hadn't of been one leg of a 4 week trip ($$) I too would have picked Spice Island.
Apr 22nd, 2002, 09:17 PM
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Hi,
Thanks for all the responses. Tickets from Chicago for June travel are $650/per person. Is this reasonable? The flights do seem to be quite long, but it sounds like its worth it once we arrive. I'm glad to hear the people are friendly too.
How do you all like Morne Rouge for a beach? The Mariposa resort seems to be more in my price range but Spice Island and La Luna look amazing.
EVA:I tried to see your web page but it said I had the wrong address?
Keep the advice coming, I'm new at this..
Jonathan
Thanks for all the responses. Tickets from Chicago for June travel are $650/per person. Is this reasonable? The flights do seem to be quite long, but it sounds like its worth it once we arrive. I'm glad to hear the people are friendly too.
How do you all like Morne Rouge for a beach? The Mariposa resort seems to be more in my price range but Spice Island and La Luna look amazing.
EVA:I tried to see your web page but it said I had the wrong address?
Keep the advice coming, I'm new at this..
Jonathan
Apr 23rd, 2002, 03:17 AM
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Jonathan,
If you can get tix from Chicago for $650, GRAB THEM!! On our last trip, my parents came from ORD, and paid well over $850, which is more typical.
Morne Rouge is one of my favorite beaches on Grenada. The Mariposa looks nice from the outside, but I haven't seen the inside.
I checked my website address, and it works fine. Depending on your browser, you may be deposited into Homestead, but not my site. Once you get to Homestead, do a search for "islandtime" and you should get in. If all else fails, drop me an e-mail, and I will forward text copies (without photos, alas) of my trip reports.
If you can get tix from Chicago for $650, GRAB THEM!! On our last trip, my parents came from ORD, and paid well over $850, which is more typical.
Morne Rouge is one of my favorite beaches on Grenada. The Mariposa looks nice from the outside, but I haven't seen the inside.
I checked my website address, and it works fine. Depending on your browser, you may be deposited into Homestead, but not my site. Once you get to Homestead, do a search for "islandtime" and you should get in. If all else fails, drop me an e-mail, and I will forward text copies (without photos, alas) of my trip reports.
Apr 23rd, 2002, 04:36 AM
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You can literally smell spice everywhere you go in Grenada.
I was just there, and be sure to visit Anandale Falls, Fort Frederick (for a spectacular view of the harbor), and the spice factories.
Grenada has the most beautiful harbor of all the Caribbean, and the people are friendly, the weather great, and the scenery breathtaking.
If you want to really treat your wife...check out La Source...she'll never forget a week there!
I was just there, and be sure to visit Anandale Falls, Fort Frederick (for a spectacular view of the harbor), and the spice factories.
Grenada has the most beautiful harbor of all the Caribbean, and the people are friendly, the weather great, and the scenery breathtaking.
If you want to really treat your wife...check out La Source...she'll never forget a week there!
Apr 23rd, 2002, 04:21 PM
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Msg: Re: Airline Tix
650.is a steal!! I am flying in Sept.
and got a quote of 1100$ pp.coach.(depart out of Las Vegas).Since it is our honeymoon, we splurged for 1st cl, but one decent flight is the NON STOP
from NY - JFK on Air Jamaica. We took that one, but on the way back, we stop in St. Lucia and PR before getting to LAX.
Message to Beach Lover: HAVE A GREAT
TIME. LOOKING FORWARD TO THAT REPORT.
May I ask, did you take the meal plan for any portion of your stay? Did you pay for the food in advance? I have been talking to Charles & Wendy at Laluna - one says pay ahead, the other said we don't have too!!??? Just wondering.
650.is a steal!! I am flying in Sept.
and got a quote of 1100$ pp.coach.(depart out of Las Vegas).Since it is our honeymoon, we splurged for 1st cl, but one decent flight is the NON STOP
from NY - JFK on Air Jamaica. We took that one, but on the way back, we stop in St. Lucia and PR before getting to LAX.
Message to Beach Lover: HAVE A GREAT
TIME. LOOKING FORWARD TO THAT REPORT.
May I ask, did you take the meal plan for any portion of your stay? Did you pay for the food in advance? I have been talking to Charles & Wendy at Laluna - one says pay ahead, the other said we don't have too!!??? Just wondering.
Apr 25th, 2002, 07:29 AM
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Msg: Beachlover
Yes, $55/day for Break & dinner, I think
thats quite fair! Let me know where
you 'ventured' to for meals. (I've heard
the Beach House, Rudolfs, Brown Sugar,
La Dolce Vida and Aquarium Beach Club were all very enjoyable places for a
GOOD meal) BON VOYAGE
Yes, $55/day for Break & dinner, I think
thats quite fair! Let me know where
you 'ventured' to for meals. (I've heard
the Beach House, Rudolfs, Brown Sugar,
La Dolce Vida and Aquarium Beach Club were all very enjoyable places for a
GOOD meal) BON VOYAGE
Apr 27th, 2002, 03:07 PM
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We are going back Friday, May 3rd for 10 days. Went last year for 10 days and loved it. Been there several times before on cruises. We now rent a villa. Will try renting a car this time...
Definitely exchange for E.C. if you're going to be there for a while or use a credit card.
Morne Rouge is our fav. beach. Rent a chair for the day from Bernard. Carib is $3 EC.
Have Fun
Marc
Definitely exchange for E.C. if you're going to be there for a while or use a credit card.
Morne Rouge is our fav. beach. Rent a chair for the day from Bernard. Carib is $3 EC.
Have Fun
Marc
Apr 30th, 2002, 08:14 AM
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Hi Jonathan,
I have been to both St. Lucia and Grenada. Here are my impressions:
People - much friendlier on Grenada
Beaches - more "traditionally pretty" on Grenada. Wider, more action, white sand
Dining - More options on Grenada
Natural beauty - definitely St. Lucia, but interior of Grenada is really lovely too.
Diving/snorkeling - definitely St. Lucia
Irie factor - St. Lucia
I've been to both islands twice, and would probably recommend Grenada for what you are interested in. If diving is important - St. Lucia.
On St. Lucia I'd recommend Anse Chastanet or Ladera.
On Grenada, Spice Island.
Have a great time!
I have been to both St. Lucia and Grenada. Here are my impressions:
People - much friendlier on Grenada
Beaches - more "traditionally pretty" on Grenada. Wider, more action, white sand
Dining - More options on Grenada
Natural beauty - definitely St. Lucia, but interior of Grenada is really lovely too.
Diving/snorkeling - definitely St. Lucia
Irie factor - St. Lucia
I've been to both islands twice, and would probably recommend Grenada for what you are interested in. If diving is important - St. Lucia.
On St. Lucia I'd recommend Anse Chastanet or Ladera.
On Grenada, Spice Island.
Have a great time!
May 26th, 2002, 04:14 AM
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We went to Grenada on our honeymoonand it was fabulous! We stayed at Spice Island and had a private plunge pool and seclusion wall - awesome! We love this island. Blue Horizons is very nice and sits behind Spice ISland. It is a short walk down a hill from the units to Grande Anse beach (would be al ong walk up for me!). Considerably cheaper than SII but they share the property which is nice. We will probably stay there next time for lack of $$$$ to repeat SI.
Be sure to tour the whole island - it is amazing!
Be sure to tour the whole island - it is amazing!
