Grenada isn’t an island as many people presuppose, but in fact it is a three island state consisting of Grenada, Carriacou, and petite Martinique. It is an ideal destination for a Caribbean Vacation with Grenada itself being the largest of the three islands by some margin. Grenada is twenty one miles long and twelve miles wide, with a total area of 133 square miles, so it isn’t so big as you can get lost, nor too small to discover all its secrets too quickly.
The three islands of Grenada are to be found in the Eastern Caribbean right at the bottom end of the Windward Islands, and only 100 miles from Venezuela on the mainland. North is Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and to the south Trinidad and Tobago.
The climate of Grenada is neither too hot or too cold, varying from 75 degrees F to 87 degrees F, with the lower end being between November and February. The rainy season is between June and December but it hardly ever rains for more than an hour, and then not even every day, so the climate is eminently suitable for a Caribbean Vacation.
Grenada has about 45 beautiful beaches, and this is the big draw for tourists. The beaches are public property which means that the public has the right of access at all times.
On the westward or leeward side of Grenada is one of the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean called Grand Anse Beach. It is two miles of white sand in a sheltered bay, and has a number of hotels situated along its shore. It is sheltered and safe for swimming. There is a lot to do here, it is quite busy, but you will find everything from restaurants, hotels, water sports centres, even deck chair rentals.
If however you want to be in a less touristy spot there are six other beaches on the west coast between Grand Anse and Point Salines, which are more private, and particularly you might enjoy Morne Rouge Beach. It is just south of Grand Anse, is smaller, and calm with lots of shallow water making it very good for families. In addition there are no water sports shops, and only one hotel and restaurant on the beach.
The best snorkelling beaches are near to the Aquarium Restaurant or Rex Grenadine Hotel.
The most secluded beaches are at Lance Aux Epines and St David’s. It isn’t as easy to get to them, and you will need a 4×4 vehicle but the effort is well worth while. Some of the beaches are black sand but La Sagesse Beach is ideal for the family and is the traditional white sand, and is much favoured at the weekends.
To complete the list there is Bathway beach in the north east of Grenada is probably the second most popular of the beaches and has an area where non swimmers bathe safely but as it is on the Atlantic side the water can be quite rough for parts of the year.
Levera Beach north of Bathway and is close to Sugarloaf Island and needs a four wheel drive vehicle , and finally Sauteurs beach on the north coast is usually deserted and a lovely beach with great views of the islands of the Grenadines.
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awesome spot! i will love to go there next year.
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CUBA. CUBA. CUBA. (unless you're American, in which case, you're sadly missing out.)
Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic is AWESOME (specifically Playa Dorada). It's a large metropolis, so there's lots to do and lots of people. Playa Dorada is about a 15 minute drive from the city, but there's plenty of clubs and bars and restaurants right where you are!
The more lush islands with mountians have waterfalls. That includes Puerto Rico, Cuba, Jamaica, Dominican Republic & Haiti and more… Just beware of the dry arid isalnds.
In Puerto Rico I've seen & swam in lots of waterfalls. In el Yunque rain forest you can walk to La Mina waterfalls & swim in them, actually there are lots of waterfalls in el yunque because its a rain forest with lots of water. its so cool
Waterfalls in PR:
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I would like to say in advance Welcome to my Country Of Dominica if The island is Your choice.
If you are coming from the united states and want to fly throu Dominica you can Take The American airlnes which would Take you to Peurto Rico where you would then catch the Americn Eagle which woudl lead you directly here in Dominica.(www.aa.com)u can book on this site and all.
When it comes to hiking and Sight Seeing Dominica is # 1.reasons being
that we have so many tall mountains with ancient trails- the highest at 4 747ft.We are the most mountainous of the windward islands and have the highest concentration of volcanic mountains per area in the world.
There are many one- of- a kind sites like the boiling lake right in the interior of the island in one of our National park which is a World heritage site.
In addition to the The boiling lake we also have sulpher springs and pools,fresh water lakes and uncountable waterflalls- this due to the 365 rivers and the very rugged terrain.Many of the waterfalls are very private and romantic (wink wink)lol.
We were awarded by the readers choice magazine 2007 as the 2nd best atlantic destination for scuba diving
We are also branded as the Whale watching capital of the Caribbean
There is on the island # of activities to do besides snorkelling/scuba divingand hiking-
There is river tubing and also and spending the day at our adventure park.
Atv and horse back riding
Soaking in one of our unique natural spas from the earth(our sulpher pools and springs)
Taking boat rides on our famous Indian river(which was one of teh sites they filmed pirates of the Caribbean) and aslo on our fresh water lakes.Kayaking services are provided and the websites i provide below will give u links to these services and much more.
Our beaches are not overcorwded seeing that we are not an overcommercialised tourist place and the reason being beacsue we dont have white sand beache however more and more tourists are begining to discover and love our black and honey-coloured beaches because they are clean small peaceful and private.
If you are loking for a PRIVATE hotel with pampering spas then we are the ideal.The island of Dominca Doesnt invest in big 5 star hotels but rather in small private ones nestled in the forests because the Island promotes Eco tourism.One of the resorts u can look at is the Jungle Bay Resort(all this u will find on the webistes i provide below)
i can go on and on but jsu view these websites and u will see that really The island of Dominica is What you are looking for
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Antigua is a great place. If your in your mid 20s you could just sit back and enjoy a beach and the tropical breeze, or you go enjoy the nightlife – like clubs.
Antigua is a small place but its city has a big city feel and the country-side feels like its another world far far away lol
Sandals Royal Caribbean is a beautiful resort and Sandals does amazing destination weddings! Generally their swim up suites come with butler service, so you will have that added luxury as well. Sandals Negril is very beautiful as well, but you will get the same Sandals experience at both resorts, the only real difference between the two is that Royal Caribbean is a bit bigger with more to offer (more restaurants, a private offshore island, closer to the airport). Sandals Negril is popular because it is set on what is known t o be the best stretch of beach in Jamaica.
Truthfully, you can't go wrong with either resort. If you need any help with information, pricing, deals, and booking, let me know. I am a Certified Sandals Specialist so I can help you with any of your questions.
Best of luck,
Kira
SandalsSpecialist@MyParadisePlanner.com
St. Lucia… There's so much to do, resorts around the Pitons are the best on the island, also in Marigot Bay, but most of the nightlife is in Rodney Bay, where there are also loads of resorts, the Sandals there are nice. St. Lucia in general is a fun island, and i've been out in Rodney Bay and there's a lot of fun to be had there if your looking to party! I've been 5 times as i go every year, and still haven't got bored of the place!
It depends on where you're departing from and I'll see what I can do to help.
I went to Barbados for about 2 weeks from Toronto for $675.00 CAD before Christmas in 2004.
So try to book flights earlier, before they go up. And remember, airfares change everyday.
If you have a credit card, you could always check http://www.kayak.com/ although I never used it – Because I don't own a credit card but I've used it to search.
Aruba. Laying about on lounge chairs on the beach, watching the pelicans fish. Soaking in the ocean, while the sun glistens on the waves around you. In the evening, walking to a restaurant, feeling refreshed and happy, the air balmy, huge moon in the sky. Sitting out in the balcony of the hotel, listening to the people partying below. The best thing about Aruba is the easy going spirit of the island. The people are respectful, laid back and let you do your own thing. The best place for honeymooners!