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 so-called “first language,” which islanders usually speak among themselves.
For instance, instead of “it’s hot [...]
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 be staged on weekends only
at the Marryshow Folk [...]
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 offices in large cities in the [...]
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 Falls, a spice factory, and
authentic nutmeg processing plant. Then onto the [...]
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 Temperature Winter: 79 degrees F
Average humidity: 59 %
Dry Season: January-May
hurricane [...]
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 island.
The destinations are well marked at the terminal, [...]
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 http://www.bwee.com/
Caribbean Star http://www.flycaribbeanstar.com/
Golden Caribbean – Monarch mailto:goldencaribbean@aol.com
LIAT http://www.liatairline.com/
Thomas Cook Airlines – Condor http://www.thomascook-flug.de/
US Airways http://www.usairways.com/
Virgin Atlantic http://www.virginatlantic.com/
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Passports are not required for U.S. and Cana-
dian citizens, provided they have two docu-
ments proving citizenship–one with a pho-
tograph, [...]
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 according to altitude. The driest season is between January and May.
Even during the rainy season, from June to [...]
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 century.
From the Old City of Santo Domingo to picturesque villages in the country, the [...]
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