I am bit behind. I mean, hello, we are in DECEMBER! I don't know how that happened. Now I find myself thinking ahead to the impending holiday season, about what is ahead in 2013 and finishing up my work year strong. I am feeling a tad bit frazzled. Truth be told, I am dreaming of a few days to just relax and slow down. When I catch myself thinking of such things, past vacations come to mind. That is what I love about traveling in general - the ability to call upon exciting explorations, adventures and, heck, even some good ol' R&R!
Those fond thoughts lead me to this post...earlier in the year Nick and I were extremely fortunate to visit one of our dream destinations...Grenada. Due to the wonder that is the Internet, we were able to score a fantastic deal! Thank you TravelZoo! Sometimes, when you really want and hope to visit somewhere waiting around for a good deal is tough. However, our patience paid off and allowed us to experience this wonderful, beautiful, spiritual place. Here's a little bit about Grenada -
The state of Grenada is a three-island independent nation of the British Commonwealth - islands
include Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique - which are located at the southern end of the Windward Islands in the eastern Caribbean. Grenada has a rich history and culture. The people are extremely open, kind and very willing to share their insights, tips and history. It is a tapestry of many cultures who have overtime melded into the uniquely special place that is Grenada.
In case you might be interested in having your own adventure in the Spice Island - here are a few words about travel logistics:
- Information is not overly available - you have to dig for it a little bit. I found most travel books only included a few pages of basic info. I found some travel blogs about personal experiences traveling in Grenada helpful as well as Trip Advisor and the national tourism board's website.
- Flight options are not abundant so you need to be flexible.
- There are many choices and types of lodging available. We stayed at LaSource, located near the airport at the tip of the island. It was an all-inclusive that was a mind-body-soul type of place. Meaning that there were plentiful healthy food options, many activities including Tai Chi, yoga, daily morning hikes, short par-3 golf course and more ("typical" all-inclusive activities were also available). Last but certainly not least was the daily spa treatment included with your stay. My only caution is if you stay at an all-inclusive it is sometimes difficult to leave. I know first hand because you are thinking, "well we paid for these meals or activities, etc"...but on Grenada you want to get out and explore. It's important that you do. Thankfully, staff at LaSource made it extremely easy to book activities off-site as we didn't prebook prior to arrival. Just something to be mindful of when selecting your accommodations.
- Seek out a traditional menu. Agriculture is an important industry and there are many things you really should try. Our favorites included the locally grown chocolate, soursop (I loved soursop soup) and of course the spices!
- If you are considering traveling to Grenada and want to discuss with a fellow traveler, feel free to contact me. I'll be happy to answer questions and share any info/feedback.
