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Our E-newsletter - Exclusive for the Canadian Media
Welcome to the April edition of the monthly Grenada Board of Tourism e-newsletter. This month’s edition takes a look at Island-wide cricket celebrations, Island news, the Carriacou Maroon Music Festival, a hotel spotlight on True Blue Bay Resort, and the recent FAM trip to Grenada. |
Island Wide Cricket Celebrations
The ICC Cricket World Cup has arrived in Grenada! The matches schedule for Grenada include:
- April 10, 2007 – West Indies vs. South Africa
- April 12, 2007 – Sri Lanka vs. New Zealand
- April 14, 2007 – South Africa vs. New Zealand
- April 16, 2007 – Australia vs. Sri Lanka
- April 18, 2007 – Ireland vs. Sri Lanka
- April 20, 2007 – Australia vs. New Zealand
Visitors to the island can participate in a variety of events that focus on cricket and Grenada’s island culture. Grenada’s recently opened Cultural Village in the Botanical Gardens will be host to several events including cricket seminars, poetry readings, comedy festivals and Calypso shows. Across the Island visitors can enjoy parish festivals, steel-band concerts, a Made in Grenada Festival celebrating Grenada’s unique cultural work and products, and much more. |
Grenada Board of Tourism Welcomes Cricket Guests With…
Thanks to the Grenada Board of Tourism, visitors disembarking from water taxis on Grand Anse Beach can now do so with a greater level of comfort, as a replacement jetty on the northern end of the beach has been built, in relative close proximity to the Grand Anse Vendors Market.
Information booths/boards have been constructed in various parishes around Grenada to ensure relevant information is available at the airport, cruise ports, and key tourism points so that planned cultural and sporting events are at everyone’s finger tips.
As visitor traffic increases at Grenada’s airport for the Cricket World Cup, the Grenada Board of Tourism has organized a “Meet & Greet’ programme sponsored by key businesses in Grenada running from Saturday April 7 to April 20. Musical entertainment is part of the welcome gesture.
For more information on events taking place around the ICC Cricket World Cup, visit http://www.grenadagrenadines.com/cal.html |
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National Geographic Traveler Declares A Winner
The Grenada Board of Tourism is proud to announce that the winner of National Geographic Traveler’s second annual Caribbean Youth Photography Contest “In My View”, is Grenadian Joshua Tuson. Joshua, age 12, has won for his photo submission “Chad on Paradise Beach” this after being nominated ‘runner-up’ for his submission to the Conde Nast Traveler “My Caribbean” essay contest.
As a grand prize winner, the talented young Joshua will receive a trip for him and a parent to Washington, DC for a private tour of the National Geographic Society. He will also receive a brand new 35mm digital camera and be taken by one of the magazine’s photographers on a photo-tour of the city. Furthermore, Joshua’s photo will be printed in the July/August edition of National Geographic Traveler. Congratulations go out to Joshua for his award winning work!
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The Carriacou Maroon Music Festival
One of the most notable festivals in Grenada, the Carriacou Maroon Music Festival is a celebration of dance, music and food. Since its inception in 2001, the goal of the Festival has been to share Grenada’s rich cultural expressions with guests from around the world in the spirit of unity and fun.
The Carriacou Maroon Music Festival will take place over three days, starting April 13 to 15. 2007. On each festival day visitors can enjoy spirited displays of Big Drum Nation Dance, String Bands and Quadrille Dancing. The festivities continue into the night with vivid African dances and passionate performances from Calypso, Reggae, Soul and Blues artists.
Guests can indulge their palate with some of the Festival’s tantalizing food fair. Dishes include rolled rice and coo coo, with stewed peas, provisions and a choice of chicken, mutton or pork. All the food is cooked in traditional style in massive pots over an open fire.
The Carriacou Maroon Music Festival is a celebration of music, dance and food that will tantalize the most seasoned of travelers. For more information, visit www.grenadagrenadines.com |
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Hotel Spotlight: True Blue Bay Resort
On the south coast of Grenada overlooking the crystal waters of True Blue Bay, where the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea meet, resides the True Blue Bay Resort. The romantic and secluded setting provided by the properties lush tropical gardens, combined with its breathtaking views make True Blue Bay Resort the ideal place to indulge in a Caribbean vacation.
There are a variety of rooms available for travelers all with an open design concept to optimize the rooms particular view: Tower rooms, True Blue rooms, Indigo rooms, Bay View rooms, Tree Top suites and personal villas. The two-level, two-bedroom villas are very spacious and include king sized beds, a personal Jacuzzi, full kitchen with top of the line appliances, a dining room and a veranda with a spectacular view.
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FAM trip to Grenada from Canada
A six-member group of Canadian travel agents (three from Montreal and three from Ontario) completed a week’s familiarization visit to Grenada from March 18 – 25, 2007.
Selected from the cream of travel agents that sell Grenada for Air Canada Vacations, the six travel agents spent the entire week visiting hotels, restaurants, sites and attractions that will enable them to better sell Grenada and Carriacou to their clients in Canada. Karen Stephenson, sales representatives for the GBT in Canada escorted the group.
For further information on Grenada, contact 416-595-1339 or e-mail tourism@grenadaconsulate.com |
How to Get to Grenada from Canada
Air Canada Vacations offers a non-stop seasonal flight from Toronto to Grenada from December to April (visit www.aircanadavacations.com). Air Canada and Caribbean Airlines operate regularly scheduled flights from Toronto and Montreal to Barbados or Trinidad with connections on LIAT to Grenada. GG Tours and Titan Tours will operate a charter service during the summer period (www.ggtours.ca and www.titantours.com).
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About the Grenada Board of Tourism
The Grenada Board of Tourism was formed in 1991 to market and promote Grenada as a preferred Caribbean tourist destination, while also providing technical and managerial support to industry partners. For information on Grenada, tourism sites, hotels and the Spice Holidays Programme, contact the Grenada Board of Tourism in Toronto at 416-595-1339 or visit www.grenadagrenadines.com
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Island News
National Geographic Traveler Declares A Winner
The Grenada Board of Tourism is proud to announce that the winner of National Geographic Traveler’s second annual Caribbean Youth Photography Contest “In My View”, is Grenadian Joshua Tuson. Joshua, age 12, has won for his photo submission “Chad on Paradise Beach” this after being nominated ‘runner-up’ for his submission to the Conde Nast Traveler “My Caribbean” essay contest.
As a grand prize winner, the talented young Joshua will receive a trip for him and a parent to Washington, DC for a private tour of the National Geographic Society. He will also receive a brand new 35mm digital camera and be taken by one of the magazine’s photographers on a photo-tour of the city. Furthermore, Joshua’s photo will be printed in the July/August edition of National Geographic Traveler. Congratulations go out to Joshua for his award winning work!
Ms. Grenada World
On March 31st, Vivian Burkhardt aged 21 was bestowed the title of Ms. Grenada World. Ms. Burkhardt was also awarded ‘Miss Fitness’ and the ‘People’s Choice Award’. The talented young lady who is well versed in French, fluent in German and English will represent Grenada at the Miss World competition being held later this year in Poland. Good luck Miss Grenada!
Peter de Savary puts more ‘Spice’ in the Spice Island
Peter de Savary is investing billions of dollars to develop six new properties in Grenada. Developments will include:
Port Louis –This lively marina village with its spectacular waterfront will offer up to 300 slips for yachts up to 280 feet. The Port Louis Yacht Club will be central to the marina as well as the recently launched Victory Bar & Grill named after de Savary's America's Cup Challenge in 1983. The Port Louis village will offer a wide range of options for investors, holidaymakers, yachtsmen and prospective homeowners. Port Louis will provide duty-free shopping that will help create a vibrant and diverse environment.
Mount Cinnamon – Located on the 2 miles of the famous Grand Anse Beach, set in tropical gardens is the beautiful turnkey properties of Mount Cinnamon. Each of these fully furnished designer homes has magnificent views of the beach and Caribbean Sea. The Beach Cabana serves as the centre point of the water-sports and beach activities. There is a trendy restaurant, pool, tennis court; gym and treatment rooms all set to be open by May 2007.
Azzurra Castle – A magical six-bedroom property, with stunning waterside settings, will be available for exclusive rental for $25k per week for up to 10 guests. The house is a myriad of outdoor living and dining areas and includes a mosaic pool and media room.
Tufton Hall – Set in the heart of a tropical rainforest overlooking the Caribbean Sea, Tufton Hall (a historic plantation house) is being restored to provide Grenada's first eco-spa. With an emphasis on back to nature, there will be organic and herbal treatments and activities such as donkey trekking to the waterfalls for natural swimming.
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Hotel Spotlight: True Blue Bay Resort
On the south coast of Grenada overlooking the crystal waters of True Blue Bay, where the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea meet, resides the True Blue Bay Resort. The romantic and secluded setting provided by the properties lush tropical gardens, combined with its breathtaking views make True Blue Bay Resort the ideal place to indulge in a Caribbean vacation.
There are a variety of rooms available for travelers all with an open design concept to optimize the rooms particular view: Tower rooms, True Blue rooms, Indigo rooms, Bay View rooms, Tree Top suites and personal villas. The two-level, two-bedroom villas are very spacious and include king sized beds, a personal Jacuzzi, full kitchen with top of the line appliances, a dining room and a veranda with a spectacular view.
The waterfront location of the Resort is the perfect spot for water sport enthusiasts. Guests can relax around one of the Hotel’s two pools or make use of complimentary watercrafts such as Hobie cats and kayaks. True Blue Bay Resort is located beside the Aquanauts dive shop, where guests can rent equipment to explore the coral reefs in the Bay. Also in close proximity to the Resort is the True Blue Bay Marina. With a fleet of available vessels, travelers can choose the perfect ship for their particular water adventure.
Culinary enthusiasts will feel right at home in the True Blue Restaurant, ranked by the Grenada Board of Tourism as one of the top three restaurants on the Island. The Restaurant is built on a deck on top of the Bay, so guests can enjoy the gentle sounds of waves and romantic horizon views from any table. The menu combines traditional island dishes with Mexican food fare and daily specials prepared to compliment the season’s freshest produce and seafood. Island favorites include Callaloo soup, spicy lambie kebab, and flying fish fingers served with papaya salsa. For Mexican fare, the True Blue Restaurant has the best tacos, quesadillas, nachos and fajitas in Grenada. Guests can also enjoy a snack or tropical drink at Stuart’s Bar, one of the best places to have a drink.
The breath-taking views of the Bay combined with an abundance of activities and delicious food makes True Blue Bay Resort the ideal place for a Grenadian vacation. For more information, visit www.truebluebay.com
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