Understanding local dialects can help english-speaking travelers feel right at home when communicating with those locals who speak in dialect.
English is widely spoken in Grenada (gre-NAY-da). English words are somehow packed into incongruous French and African patterns to create Grenada’s Continue Reading...
January 1. New Year’s Day
Officially a public holiday the new year’s welcomed to the island gala balls and parties at hotels and clubs as well as Church services throughout the island January
2 – 25 THE NUTMEG PRINCESS The award winning musical by Richardo Keens-Douglas will Continue Reading...
LOCAL TOURIST INFORMATION:
Board of Tourism;
PO Box 293;
Burns Point;
St George’s;
Grenada
Tel: 440 2001 or 440 2279 or 440 3377
Fax 440 6637.
Foreign Embassies in the United States:
In addition to the embassies listed below, some Caribbean
countries have consulates or tourist Continue Reading...
ISLAND TOUR*
Enjoy a guided tour through the city of St. George’s, Concord Falls, a spice factory & rum
distillery. Afterwards, head over to Levera Beach for a swim. Lunch and drink included.
SPICE ESTATE & RAINFOREST
Tour the west coast of Grenada, with stops at the Concord Continue Reading...
Time Zone* EST+1
Summer Sunrise/Sunset: 5:43 AM to 6:33 PM
Winter Sunrise/Sunset: 6:22 AM to 5:47 PM
Average Temperature Summer: 81 degrees F
Average Temperature Winter: 73 degrees F
Average Rainfall: 87″
Rainiest Months: June-December
Water Temperature Summer: 83 degrees F
Water Continue Reading...
By Bus:
The bus stops wherever it is needed. They drive regularly from
Grand Anse to St. George’s. The drive takes about 5 minutes, and
costs only $1.50 EC per person.
In St. George’s, the capital, there is a central bus station,
where you can find buses to different parts of the Continue Reading...
Airlines that service Grenada.
Air Canada http://www.aircanada.com/
Air Jamaica http://www.airjamaica.com/
Air Transat http://www.airtransat.com/
American Eagle http://www.aa.com/
Avior Airlines http://www.aviorairlines.com/
British Airways http://www.britishairways.com/
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When is the best weather in Grenada?
Average temperatures range from 24C/75F to 30C/87F, tempered by the steady and
cooling trade winds. The lowest temperatures occur between November and February.
Because of Grenada’s remarkable topography, the island also experiences climate
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HISTORY:
The Dominican Republic–and Santo Domingo in particular–is steeped in rich history. The country is the site of European discovery of the New World and as such has witnessed numerous invasions and settlements, in addition to economic and political turmoil throughout this Continue Reading...