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| Grenada…Spice up your life | |||||||
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 renada - is an easy to follow Caribbean holiday destination and it’s located in the eastern Caribbean at the southern extremity of the Windward Islands, only 100 miles north of Venezuela. Grenada is one of the loveliest and most varied environments in the Caribbean including crater lakes as well as a startling variety of plant and animal life.
Grenada is a mountainous island covered with fragrant nutmeg trees, rare tropical flowers and stunning beaches. This volcanic island has plenty to offer in terms of eco tourism with cascading rivers and waterfalls, lush rainforests, sulphur springs and one of the prettiest lakes, Lake Antoine. 
Its rich history and vibrant cultural heritage complement Grenada’s natural beauty. Local festivals such as Carnival, fairs, and markets remain an integral part of life on Grenada. Its centuries-old spice plantations and rum distilleries still use traditional methods, emphasizing quality rather than quantity.
Known as "The Spice of the Caribbean," visitors will be enticed by the sweet scents of nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger and vanilla wafting on the balmy breeze. In fact, there are more spices in Grenada per square mile than anywhere else on the planet. Nutmeg is the most abundant spice, and Grenada produces about a third of the world’s supply. As for cuisine, visitors can indulge in some of the most exciting in the region, from native Grenadian fare, made from the fresh bountiful produce that is found in the bustling markets to some of the finest creations in international cuisine. West Indian cuisine is of course popular, with restaurants featuring creative local cuisine such as callaloo soup, a melange of fresh local seafood, and meats prepared with a true West Indian flare. 
Grenada’s capital, St. George’s, is known as the most picturesque city in the Caribbean. A pastel rainbow of dockside warehouses and the red-tiled roofs of traditional shops and homes surround its horseshoe-shaped harbor. Rich in English, French and West Indian history, St. George’s is filled with beautiful well-preserved examples of French and British Colonial architecture.
For many visitors, of course, its beaches and coral reefs take the measure of any island, and Grenada offers plenty of both. The island is ringed with miles of picture-perfect strands, including both entrancing black and sugar-fine white sand beaches. Hikers, birdwatchers, mountain bikers and kayak enthusiasts travel to Grenada to revel in the nation's natural beauty and resources. In recent years, Grenada has begun to protect some of its most remarkable natural assets through a system of national parks and protected areas. Grenada’s smaller sister island, Carriacou, is hilly but not mountainous. With smoother terrain, Carriacou is an ideal destination for walking.  It possesses fine sand beaches and natural harbors, as well as excellent views of the northern Grenadine islands. Carriacou is an ideal destination for walking. It possesses fine sand beaches and natural harbors, as well as offering excellent views.
Petite Martinique, the third and smallest island in the state, consists of little more than the tip of a volcanic cone poking through the water. It lies 2.5 miles off the northeast coast of Carriacou. Carriacou and Petite Martinique are known for their spectacular clear waters. Activities both above and below the water entice visitors to these islands year after year. Located outside of the hurricane belt at 12 N, these islands provide smooth sailing and safe anchorage, all year round to visitors for a unique dive product, both topside and underwater. Grenadine islands are invariably acquiring a position of a holiday destination, yet will remain relatively unspoiled compared to other more popular Caribbean islands. Worldroom City Guide: St George's St George's Weather:
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