This is a guest post from Petite Anse Hotel in Grenada. Just like every Caribbean island, Grenada loves its rum. If you’re a big fan of it, then you’ll be in fine company. There are three distilleries that produce it on this captivating island that is known as the “Spice Island”. Just a bit of background so that you can get a feel for this island. Grenada is a major exporter of nutmeg. … [Read more...]
If you're looking for a festival that is all about Caribbean rum and beer and takes place on an intoxicating island then you'll want to check this out. _____________________________ World class premium rum and beers, authentic Caribbean and Creole cuisine, rhythmic steel pan music and a beautiful tropical island; Welcome to the 3rd Caribbean Rum & Beer Festival in Grenada. The … [Read more...]
What is it about deserted islands that attracts us so much? Is it the untouched beauty? The escape from civilization? Maybe it's the dream of being an explorer and claiming an island for yourself? How about all of the above. Sandy Island, just off the coast of Carriacou, is a place that can make any deserted island fantasy come true. We sailed north on the Diamant to the island of Carriacou to … [Read more...]
She has gorgeous curves and when she moves you can tell she knows what she's doing. Her body slides gently side to side and everyone who rides her cherishes every minute. Heads out of the gutter people. The lady I'm speaking of is a majestic tall ship, the Diamant. This Island Windjammers vessel has class and comfort, at a relatively small size of 101ft., this schooner offers amenities that you … [Read more...]
Climbing out of a dinghy onto a deserted strip of beach is a feeling best described as "pinch me". That's the feeling I got when my feet sunk deeply into the brownish sand of Anse La Roche on the Grenadian island of Carriacou. After checking out of Grenada waters on Carriacou, Captain Matt wanted to stop at a special slice of paradise before we headed north to Union Island to anchor for the … [Read more...]
Have you ever lived the lyrics of your favorite song? That's what the past week was like for this salty soul. Jumping on a fast plane to the spice island of Grenada, then climbing aboard a tall ship that has it's course set for the Grenadine islands. I'm not sure how many pinch me moments happened, they became as common place as the trades blowing over my bald head. I can't wait to start … [Read more...]
You've been at sea for days. You knees feel weak and you long for solid ground. You look out towards the horizon and you see it, land. You're ready to go ashore, spend your loot, find some "company" and drink rum until you smile crooked. This is what the pirates did back in the golden age of the Caribbean. If you think about it, it really isn't that far off from what the modern day cruiser … [Read more...]
This week's Caribbean webcam comes Grenada and the True Blue Bay Resort's Dodgy Dock Restaurant & Lounge Bar. The webcam doesn't give you any breath taking ocean views, but it does give you the chance to play spy on people who are having fun at the bar. I know, watching other people having fun isn't all that exciting. I guess if you're heading to Grenada anytime soon it will give you a glimpse … [Read more...]
Grenada is a well kept secret vacation spot. It is not one of the over crowded vacation sites filled with throngs of tourists. This island is still filled with unique activities that are true to its culture. It is not a high night life island with the activity that brings many tourists swarming. Instead it is a quiet and quaint island with picturesque beaches and small … [Read more...]
After one sip, you'll be trying to find your pants. This week's boat drink recipe comes from True Blue Bay Hotel on the lush island of Grenada. The bartenders at the hotel's bar, the Dodgy Dock, have come up with a signature drink called Blue Jeans. Don't ask me where the name came from. I tried to get an answer on that question but came up empty. They must have been on island time. Let's make … [Read more...]
If you are in the southeastern Caribbean in March, Grenada is place to be. I think Grenada might be the place to be any time of the year, but in March they are having their annual Grenada Round-the-Island yacht (GRIR) races. This is a serious competition that features some of the fastest most high-tech racing yachts on the high seas. The 2009 race was won by the trimaran Horizon Region … [Read more...]
Why I Write Close your eyes and remove yourself from the everyday. Picture your toes sinking into the sand as the waves kiss your ankles. It's a serene feeling that everyone should experience. I live a little bit of that life, living on the coast of southwest Florida and escaping to Caribbean to find adventure and inspiration whenever possible. If you have a love of the Caribbean and the island lifestyle then you have come to the right place. It's my passion to share the beauty of the island with … Read More
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