Visit and Charter in Grenada: The Isle of Spice... A Caribbean Treasure

Here's what Paramount Travel Blog has to say about this lovely Island and its people: 

Top Reasons To Visit Grenada

 March 12, 2013 

The top reasons to visit Grenada appeal to a wide range of tourists types who love to be in the Caribbean. One can say that Grenada is a suitable place for the four types of tourists – the high maintenance luxurious types, the serious scholarly types, the off-beat eco tourists and the casual streetwise fun lovers. There is a place for every variety of travelers mentioned and can definitely offer a perfect vacation for anyone and everyone. This nation is also called the “Island of Spice” (not to be confused with Moluccas the Spice Islands in Southeast Asia). It is interesting to note that the legendary Christopher Columbus have charted this island during his third voyage to the New World during 1498. Nowadays it is charted by every Caribbean-loving tourist who wants a memorable holiday.

(Personal note: I lived here for almost two months, touring this island. You can smell the spices in the very air!!)

 

           The nutmeg fruit: The nut is inside, wrapped in the beautiful red mace.

 In one of the Nutmeg factories, you can see racks and mountains of nutmeg waiting to be husked by the local Grenadians.

In late October into November, you will be able to enjoy the annual Nutmeg Festival. A perfect time to come, charter and tour. 

Visit this link to keep up to date: http://grenadanutmeg.com/

1. “God bless America!” says the locals

One of the top reasons to visit Grenada would definitely appeal to American tourists. It turns out that during the Cold War, the locals are not only sympathetic to USA but are even downright grateful for their occupation of Grenada during the nuclear standoff with Cuba. For these locals, they call it “intervention” and they see Americans as victorious heroes. It is not surprising for American travelers to receive preferential treatment though Grenadians are generally nice to all people.

2. Hotels are like trees: they just grow

The way hotels were rebuilt right after the 2006 typhoon never ceases to amaze the global standards of engineering. The Grenadines are not only rebuilding accommodations, they are creating something that takes aesthetics to a whole new level. For a small island, the tourism industry can handle a staggering amount of vacationers with the availability of their luxury lodgings. 

(Special note: We can put together a Land and Sea vacation for you. Easy!!)

3. A trek in the morning and a swim in the afternoon

There is nothing an eco tourist would love more than to have a nice morning exercise via a wilderness excursion. This can definitely happen in Grenada as soon as they wake up and start to venture the natural splendor inland. Sunset beaches never get old and so does the tradition of spending an afternoon along Grenada’s splendid beach resorts before nightfall. And don't forget the Rain Forest complete with monkeys and waterfalls!! 

4. Do you love to eat good stuff?

Anyone asked of this question would tend to reply, “Who doesn’t?” The country’s local cuisine can truly be one of the top reasons to visit Grenada. This island nation has some of the best treats in the Caribbean, appealing to every kinds of flavor. Ultimately, these unique and familiar goodies are worth biting for.

(Personal note: Provisioning for your charter is excellent there. Your charter crew or your bareboat company will help as you plan your food and drink for your week aboard.)

(Excerpted from Paramount Travel eZine:  http://paramounttravel.com)

Now, here are a few sailboats and catamarans  to choose from to experience Grenada and its surrounds like no cruise ship passenger ever will.

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 Yachts with crew offering All Inclusive charters in the Grenadines:

Beautiful Traditional Sailing Yacht Anahita 62 feet: 6 passengers in 3 cabins for Summers in the Grenadines

Visit her HERE

Beautiful Traditional Sailing Yacht Scorpio 51 feet. 2 guest Cabins: One queen master suite and one single cabin. Offering charters in the Grenadines and St. Vincent for July through August.

Step aboard HERE 

Nautitech Catamaran Pluto 48 feet.  4 guest cabins for up to 8 guests. Specializes in Kite Surfing and other exciting water sports.

View Pluto HERE.

View the exciting kite surfing video HERE!  Hang on!

Leopard Catamaran Nauticat of Fowey 47 feet. 3 guest cabins for 6 passengers. Offering exclusive charters in the Grenadines at any time of year. 

 

Please inquire for others that charter in the Glorious Grenadines. 

Or phone US 866.297.0163 or local to 727.289.4372

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Bareboating in the Grenadines

Here's my favorite company. It's a smaller, privately owned and managed yacht charter company in Grenada dedicated to tailor made yacht vacations from Grenada into the Grenadine Islands. Carriacou, Petit Martinique, Petit St. Vincent, Union Island, Palm Island, Tobago Cays, Mayreau & Bequia. They give great attention to details to make your charter vacation trouble free! 

Offering Catamarans from 38 to 47  feet.

Also offering traditional, single hulled boats from 37 to 51 feet. 

They can accommodate from 2 to 10 passengers in comfort and modern style.  

There is no additional charge for Slip Aweigh Charters to book your charter and tend to all the details so you simply do NOT have to worry.