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Grenada Local Dialect: Words, Phrases and Sayings

admin — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 21:00:14 +0000

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...

Grenada Map

admin — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 23:32:23 +0000

Map Of Grenada Click on the plus [+] sign to enlarge map View Larger Map Continue Reading...

Grenada Calendar Of Events

admin — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 23:13:18 +0000

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...

Grenada Important Addresses

admin — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 23:08:51 +0000

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...

Grenada Things To Do

admin — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 23:04:25 +0000

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...

Grenada Things To Know

admin — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 22:58:53 +0000

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...

Grenada Getting Around

admin — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 22:50:32 +0000

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...

Grenada Getting There

admin — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 22:46:20 +0000

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/ BWIA West Indian Airways Continue Reading...

Grenada FAQs

admin — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 22:40:03 +0000

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 changes Continue Reading...

About Grenada

admin — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 22:35:52 +0000

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...