Grenada
April 18 - 22, 2024 (4D4N): Grenada marks as country #81. This Caribbean country is known as the "Spice Isle,” notable for its fragrant nutmeg, cinnamon, and cloves. It is also the first underwater sculpture park, a playground for snorkelers and divers. We jumped on the chance when JetBlue was running a promo on flights - and stayed up until 4 am for a super early flight home.
*Highly Recommended
Day 1
Late afternoon arrival in GND from JFK (Direct via JetBlue)
Pick-up rental from On Point Auto Rentals*
Check-in @ Lance Aux Epines Cottages*
Welcome cocktail @ Sand Bar & Grill*
Sunset @ Grand Anse Beach* (Prettiest beach on the island)
Dinner @ Umbrella's Beach Bar
Day2
Magazine Beach* (Beautiful, quiet beach, good for snorkeling)
Fort Frederick (Closed weekend; 8 am-6 pm)
St. George’s:
Lunch @ Sails Restaurant & Bar* (Get the fish stew)
House of Chocolate Grenada Museum* (Free demo; closed Sunday; 9 am-5 pm)
Dinner @ Dexter’s* (5-course dinner experience)
Day 3
10 am - 2 pm: Private boat tour with Brian* (see info below):
Snorkel @ Grenada Underwater Sculpture Park*
Calypso Private Eco Island* (Abandoned structure)
Snorkel @ Dragon Bay*
Fish soup @ Travellers Bar*
Belmont Estate (Closed Saturday; 9 am-5 pm)
Renegade Rum Distillery (Closed weekend; 8 am-4 pm)
River Antoine Estate Rum Distillery (Closed weekend; 9 am-5 pm)
Mt. Carmel Falls (EC$2.5/person, ok skipping if short on time)
Dinner @ The Little Dipper* (Cash only)
Dance @ Nimrod's Rum Shack
Cider @ West Indies Beer Company*
Day 4
Grand Etang Forest Reserve (EC$5.7 or USD2/person):
Visitor Center
Morne Labaya Trail and Lookout (10 mins RT)
Shoreline hike (1 hr loop)
Lake
Swim at Seven Sisters Waterfalls
Lunch @ Sand Bar & Grill*
Swim @ BBC Beach/Morne Rouge Beach
Sunset @ Grand Anse Beach
Mojitos @ Esther’s Bar (Showers available for EC$1)
Dinner @ The Aquarium Restaurant*
Gas @ C-tec Service Station* (Takes credit card)
Cider/Wifi @ West Indies Beer Company*
Day 5
Early morning departure to JFK
Other food & drink recommendations:
Lunch @ Patrick's Local Homestyle Restaurant, Island Fever Tropical Tavern Grenada
Dinner @ Spice Isle Restaurant And Bar
Fine dining @ Rhodes Restaurant at Calabash
Tips:
A rental car is necessary to get around the island. In addition, you will need to obtain a local temporary license ($25) even if you have an IDP; any rental company can issue it.
Remember, you must drive on the left; the roads are winding and narrow.
The official currency is EC, fixed at 2.7 to 1 USD. Most establishments accept Visa & MasterCard, or USD. Some places do take AMEX.
We found Brian by speaking to the owner of All Friends Restaurant & Bar.
All the beaches on the island are free to enter.
