Once devastated by hurricane Ivan, it has emerged like the
phoenix from the flames and is now enticing luxury-travel seekers
worldwide.
Its scenery is dramatic with
Jurassic-style rainforests filled with brightly-hued birds, white
and black sandy beaches, brilliant marbled blue water and balmy
warm air filled with sweet spicy scents.
Flying time: 10 hours
30 minutes
Time difference: GMT -4hrs
Getting there: direct services operate
with British Airways (with a touchdown inAntigua en route)
and Virgin Atlantic. Additional services are available via
Barbados.
Currency: Grenada & The Grenadines -
Eastern Caribbean Dollar, which is tied to the US Dollar.
Vaccinations: Precautions for tetanus, typhoid,
diphtheria and hepatitis A are recommended - please contact your
doctor for up-to-date information.
Visas: British passport holders do not require
a visa. All other nationals please check visa requirements with the
embassy.
Best time to visit: The driest period in
Grenada & the Grenadines is from January to May and there is
increased rainfall in the summer and towards the end of the year
from June to December. Like all Caribbean Islands, Grenada can be
affected by hurricanes, which are most likely to develop between
June and November.