SHOPPING IN GRENADA Supermarkets There are three very good supermarkets within close proximity of the villa. Most imported foods are available. We suggest though that you bring your own luxury items with you especially if you have a favourite tea/ coffee or cereal that starts your day. Imported meats are more expensive than local meat. Fresh fish is readily available from the market and the local fishermen in the bays. French local fruits and vegetables are in abundance during rainy season; not as many during dry seasons. St Georges Market Square A visit to the market square in St George;s with the ladies selling their wares is a wonderful experience. Purchasing spirits in the supermarkets is usually cheaper than inbound duty free, except from Venezuela, Carriacou or San Juan islands. Wines from most continents are available although the new wines appear less expensive and seem to transport better to the tropics. Local beer is Carib. Guinness and Heineken are also available locally too. Shops and stalls Apart from the malls, the streets of St. Georges are crowded with vendors selling fruits and vegetables, clothes and drinks. Souvenir, gift and handicraft shops are also prevalent in the St. George;s district, especially on Young Street and the Careenage. The best buys in Grenada are batik and screen printed textiles, locally made handicraft, leather craft, and woodcarvings. For those looking for larger shopping centres, the Grand Anse Shopping Centre where you can find a recent addition to the other shops; a quaint and unusual little gift shop called the Alabaster Box, one of our friends; be sure to visit, you will be pleasantly surprised. Also the LeMarquis Complex offers shops, clothing stores, restaurants and art galleries. Grand Anse Newly opened Excel Plaza in the more busy part of Grand Anse area has a Subway food outlet and a movie theatre, you can also find top line clothing and shoes at Smith's, enjoy a Caribbean rotie or grilled fish at the Chef's Castle, or shop for local produce at the National Importing Board. Duty Free Most of the duty free shops are located on the Careenage in St. George;s or at Point Salines International Airport, including Gittens Duty Free Shops for perfumes and cosmetics, Bon Voyage for jewellery, crystal, and other gifts, Colombian Emeralds for a fine selection of quality jewellery, LAND for Leather goods and Duty Free Caribbean for gifts, souvenirs and duty free rums and spirits. Shopping may not be the best in the Caribbean but there is lots of potential in sight for this beautiful little island.

ABOUT GRENADA We have put together many pages of information for you about Grenada - the currency, weather, what to pack, the nearby islands, and more. Follow the pagelinks below to see our collected information on this website: Grenada and Grenadines Map. Planning Your Grenada Trip. Getting Around Grenada. Seeing Other Islands. Known fondly as the Isle of Spice, being situated 12º north of the Equator and therefore well within the tropics, it is a truly special place to visit. The warmth and the charm of the islanders will capture your heart and your imagination. You will come home feeling relaxed and refreshed. The landscape is one of the prettiest in the Caribbean, with many spectacular and unspoilt beaches; majestic mountain views; valleys and waterfalls. There is a tropical rain forest (Grand Etang) and a crater lake. The island is overflowing with banana and cocoa plantations, tropical fruits and flowers and the sweet aroma of spices. Despite being one of the more developed islands in the Caribbean, it is quite untouched by commercialism and has retained its character. Rarely will you see a building taller than a coconut tree! The capital is St. George's. Nestled into a hillside above a busy harbour, it is known as the jewel in the Caribbean. Alluring by day and sparkling by night, it has retained a certain charm and character now lost by many of its counterparts. Visit any of the hilltop restaurants or bars, and you will see for yourself how the city sparkles like a thousand diamonds at night. For the explorer there are many attractions: rum distilleries, sugar mills, plantations and areas of archaeological interest. There are also waterfalls, a tropical rain forest and a nature reserve, not to mention some of the finest unspoilt silver sand beaches in the Caribbean, which are usually fringed with sea grape and coconut trees to shield you from the tropical sun. As there are no private beaches in Grenada, access to every beach must be made available to all. For the website of the Grenada Board of Tourism, and information about Grenada. Entertainment The many luxury hotels and the larger restaurants have evening entertainment, and there are a host of sports facilities. Experience something different like crab racing, or dancing to the sound of a steel band under a moonlit Caribbean sky. There is a varied choice of restaurants in the St Georgeus and surrounding areas. Currency The currency is the EC Dollar which remains fixed to the US$ @ EC$2.67. Travellers cheques (checks) can be exchanged at the banks. In some cases, hotels and supermarkets will exchange travellers cheques for local currency, but at a lower rate. The current exchange rate for sterling can be obtained at Barclay's Bank or Bank of Novia Scotia. ATM machines are available in the Grande Anse and St. George's area. Electricity Supply English electrical appliances of the square 3-pin 230 volt type can be used. Transformers are required for 110v appliances. A travel plug or two will probably be a good idea if your gadgets (hairdryer etc.) don't have that type of plug; European appliances will mostly fit the power supply but the plugs will be wrong. Language The official language of Grenada is English. Supermarkets There are three very good supermarkets near the villa, within a five-minute drive. Getting around Grenada This is relatively easy given the choice of taxis, buses and rental cars available. Taxi rates are set and can be hired even for a day's sightseeing. Driving in Grenada is on the left side of the road. Other islands near Grenada Access to the other islands is simple, and there are some superb islands you can visit. For instance: day trips to Mustique, Carriacou, Trinidad, Antigua, St. Lucia; or down to Margarita Island off Venezuela, for a change of pace and tempo. These are just a few of the many accessible places to visit. See our page on the nearby islands. Activities Scuba Diving The waters surrounding Grenada and Carriacou offer fun and excitement for divers of all skill levels. There are a number of schools attached to the hotels and you will find them listed in Greetings, the local tourist guide that is readily available on the island. For GBT information about diving schools. Golf There is a 9-hole course at which visitors are very welcome. Mens' clubs are available for hire. The course is attractive and well maintained. Professional tuition is available by appointment. Tennis Some of the leading hotels have courts that you can book. A public tennis facility is located at Grande Anse. Fishing, Sailing, Windsurfing other watersports The Windward Islands have some of the finest sailing waters, and boats can be chartered from the many yachting locations. All of the beaches in the St George's area will have watersport facilities. Go back to

GETTING AROUND IN GRENADA Arriving And Departing When you touch down in Grenada you will find yourself at the Point Salines International Airport. It;s not the busiest or the biggest in the Caribbean, but it;s big enough for Grenada;s needs. Aircraft as large as Virgin Atlantic 747s arrive there. Everything inside is by the book and simple. There are plenty of taxis available upon exiting the arrivals hall, but we arrange a transfer on arrival for our guests - so do look out for Mandoo. You;ll have a landing card to fill out as well as a customs declaration form. For more information about the airport, you can visit their website at this link: www.psiagrenada.com Getting Around Grenada You can use a diverse array of transportation. You can drive, take a taxi or a water taxi, board the ferry, hire a motorboat, jump on a bus, take a plane or just walk. It depends on where you go, your desire for diversity and the time that you have to get where you are heading. To get around the city of St. George;s, your best option is to park and ride to town on a bus; whilst in the town, to walk. Do make sure you have some decent shoes in which to walk with, as this town is extremely hilly and not for the faint-hearted. There is a regular bus service that is both frequent and inexpensive, approximately $2EC. Or take a taxi into town. There will be lots of chances to find a taxi back to your point of departure. Seeing The Island A good idea is to hire a taxi to tour the island - which will take the strain off the driver with that hot sun beating down on their face. Plus the tour guide will know more history about the island than your driver. The tour will take you a good day to see the island. We recommend Mandoo Tours, who have won many Tourist awards and have been our meet and greet representatives for the past five years. There are also mini vans that can take you on a tour through the city and to the rest of the island Leaving The Island: Departure Tax Persons 13 years of age and older are required to pay EC$50 (approx US$20 or £14). Persons from 5 to 12 years of age are EC$25 (approx US$10 or £7). Children under 5 years are exempt.

GRENADA VILLA - FACILITIES. Indoor Outdoor Patio areas Mosaic tiled plunge pool. BBQ Area A fully equipped hand crafted kitchen of local white cedar wood. A pool shower room TV Cable Television Video Machine [USA system] Cassette/Radio + CD System Cordless Telephones Fax Machine All Towels Linen are provided [except beach towels] Laundry room with automatic washing machine. Maid Service

GRENADA VILLA - LOCATION The villa is on the beautiful Lance Aux Epins Bay, conveniently located ten minutes drive to the south-east of Point Salines International Airport and from the centre of St. George's, the capital city. We recommend that you hire a car during your stay on the island. We can organise this for you with a leading car hire company on the island (see. ). Nearby are three beautiful unspoilt sandy beaches and rocky coves, all of which are in walking distance. Prickly Bay, a mere ten minutes walk from the villa, has a variety of facilities including a mini-market and a marina with a reasonable bistro and bar area. Good supermarkets are close by at Grande Anse, the famous white golden sands beach of the Caribbean. This area is a popular tourist location and you will find many of Grenada's leading hotels, bars, restaurants, banks and shopping malls; plus many other day and night-time attractions. Click here to see a. Grenada /US/UK/CAN Currency Converter. Arrival Transfer On arrival at Point Salines International Airport you will be met by our taxi driver, Simon of Mandoo Tours. The journey to the villa is only a 10-minute ride. The taxi fare to the villa is approximately EC$40.00 (US$20.00). You will be shown around the villa by our Housekeeper and given a set of keys. Before you arrive, we organise a small supply of groceries to be purchased on your behalf. Please state if you are vegetarian.

 Luggage storage
 Central situation
 Credit cards accepted
 Facsimile services
 Kitchen
 Laundry services/washing machine
 Mixed dorms
 Smoke-free guest rooms
 Parking lot
 Private park, garden, courtyard
 Quiet surroundings
 Clock/radio
 Fridge
 Private/Ensuite bathroom
 Swimming pool
 Tea and coffee making facilities
 Phone at reception
 Phones in rooms
 TV sets in rooms
 Patio, summer terrace