Published: 31st Oct 17 3rd edition 248 pages / 16 colour photos / 23 maps
Written by Caribbean-based writer and photographer Paul Crask, this new,
thoroughly updated third edition of Bradt's Grenada, Carriacou and Petite
Martinique is the only standalone guide available to this alluring Caribbean
destination. With insider knowledge of the islands, from luxurious villas and
resorts to pastoral villages and mountain trails, Bradt's Grenada, Carriacou and
Petite Martinique is rich in detail, local colour and practical information, and
offers detailed accommodation, dining and activities listings as well as the
author's own take on how to maximise your stay. Whether you are into sailing,
scuba diving wrecks and reefs, kayaking through mangrove forests, hiking
mountain trails, 'jumping-up' at carnival, or sampling vintage rums at historic
distilleries and luxurious beachside resorts, Bradt's Grenada, Carriacou and
Petite Martinique is ideal for travellers of all kinds. This new edition covers
the many developments on the islands in the past few years. Investment in
accommodation on Grenada continues and the diversity of options is impressive:
from the new Sandals resort to the Rumboat Retreat, a lodge that welcomes
independent travellers as well as rum enthusiasts. More airlines now fly
directly to Grenada's Maurice Bishop International Airport and the annual
sailing regattas continue to attract a large international gathering. With easy
access to and from North America and Europe, and with plenty of great
accommodation and dining options, scenic Grenada offers a perfect blend of
traditional island life with modern Caribbean living. Grenada is a tri-island
nation famed for its nutmeg and cocoa, sailing regattas, jaw-dropping beaches
and strong cultural traditions. The main island, Grenada, has a tall spine of
forested mountain ridges surrounded by rivers, waterfalls and farmlands, and the
scenic coastline is replete with secluded bays and anchorages. To the north, at
the southern tip of the Grenadines island chain, Carriacou and Petite Martinique
are tranquil and beautiful. Noted for traditions of Big Drum Dance and boat
building, both islands enjoy deserted beaches and coral reefs and offer a warm
and friendly welcome.