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Our E-newsletter - Exclusive for the Canadian Media
Welcome to the May edition of the monthly Grenada e-newsletter. This edition showcases Grenada’s sister island, Carriacou, as a secluded fun-filled alternative to Grenada. It also features news regarding an exciting Grenada vacation giveaway and some fun facts about Grenada’s spicy history.
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Carriacou: An undiscovered tropical gem in
the tri-island nation of Grenada
Carriacou offers a variety of activities that suit a plethora of interests; sailing enthusiasts can set their sails and ride the island’s warm breezes, scuba divers can discover the breathtakingly beautiful coral reefs that surround the island, and boating enthusiasts can observe the island’s long-standing tradition of wooden boat building first-hand.
Carriacou has long been considered one of the Caribbean’s prime sites for scuba enthusiasts. Carriacou offers everything a scuba enthusiast can ask for: good visibility, large fish and untouched coral reefs rich with aquatic wildlife.
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Fun facts about Grenada and nutmeg
Did you know?
- Grenada is the world’s largest producer of nutmeg after Indonesia.
- Nutmeg seeds were first imported to Grenada in 1843 by local plantation owners who had brought them from the East Indies. The local plantation owners had visited the East Indies in order to help farmers there improve their method of sugar extraction and ended up bringing the nutmeg seeds back with them.
- Four hundred years ago, nutmeg was the most valuable commodity in the world, due to its potent medicinal properties.
- In 16th century London, nutmeg’s price skyrocketed after doctors recommended it as a cure for the plague.
- The Asians once used nutmeg seeds as an aphrodisiac.
- In the 18th century, women carried nutmeg in silver pendants around their necks as assurance against poor health.
- In Grenada, there are many delicious nutmeg products - ice cream, cheese, jam, coffee, wine, rum and even nutmeg-flavored liqueur.
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Have you always wanted a free Grenada vacation? Enter the “Spice it up in Grenada contest”
Visit www.travel-travel-travel.com today and enter for your chance to win the “Spice it up in Grenada” contest. The contest features an amazing grand prize and runs from now until August 31, 2006. The grand prize includes:
- Round trip airfare from New York to Grenada compliments of Air Jamaica.
- Week long rental of an automatic, air-conditioned 4X4 vehicle, courtesy of David’s Car Rental
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Where to find the Grenada Board of Tourism
The Grenada Board of Tourism was recently featured at the National Women's Show in Montreal that ran from April 21-23, 2006.
Please contact Karen Stephenson to find out about future events and trade shows in which the Grenada Board of Tourism will be participating. Karen can be reached by phone 416-595-1339 or via e-mail tourism@grenadaconsulate.com |
How to Get to Grenada from Canada
Air Canada and BWIA operate regularly scheduled flights from Toronto and Montreal to Barbados or Trinidad with connections on LIAT and Caribbean Star to Grenada. GG Tours and Titan Tours also offer chartered flights to Grenada during the summer months. For more information on chartered flights to Grenada please visit www.titantours.com or www.ggtours.ca |
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, and hotels contact the Grenada Board of Tourism in Toronto at 416-595-1339 or visit www.grenadagrenadines.com
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Carriacou: An undiscovered tropical gem in the tri-island
nation of Grenada
Carriacou offers a variety of activities that suit a plethora of interests; sailing enthusiasts can set their sails and ride the island’s warm breezes, scuba divers can discover the breathtakingly beautiful coral reefs that surround the island, and boating enthusiasts can observe the island’s long-standing tradition of wooden boat building first-hand.
Carriacou has long been considered one of the Caribbean’s prime sites for scuba enthusiasts. Carriacou offers everything a scuba enthusiast can ask for: good visibility, large fish and untouched coral reefs rich with aquatic wildlife.
The island of Carriacou is literally surrounded by coral reefs; in fact, the island takes its name from an old Arawak Indian word meaning ‘island of reefs.’ There are numerous dive sites located off the coast of Carriacou. The corals surrounding this beautiful island hold many treasures waiting to be discovered.
Sailing is another great way to pass the time during your stay in Carriacou. In fact, the island will be hosting the 41st Annual Carriacou Regatta this summer from August 4-6. Highlights include the Miss Aquaval Queen Show, Miss Wet T-Shirt Contest, Donkey Racing, Greasy Pole and numerous cultural and sporting events. This regatta dates back to 1965 when it started as a local boat race using traditional fishing workboats. Since that time, it has evolved into a major Caribbean event and now includes keen competition among sailors from many islands - Grenada, Tobago, Martinique, Antigua, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
Carriacou has long been known for its age-old tradition of wooden boat building. In the village of Windward, sailing boats are built using the traditional methods passed down by the original Scottish settlers. Recent initiatives are encouraging young people to learn the art of boat building and to produce model boats. At any given time on the island, you will see numerous boats in various stages of being built. Don’t hesitate to ask the friendly locals about the boat building process and what it involves; they are always willing to chat.
There is certainly never a shortage of activities to pass the time on the island of Carriacou. It remains one of the Caribbean’s unspoiled and untouched gems, the perfect spot for your next Caribbean getaway.
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Have you always wanted a free Grenada vacation? Enter the “Spice it up in Grenada contest”
Visit www.travel-travel-travel.com today and enter for your chance to win the “Spice it up in Grenada” contest. The contest features an amazing grand prize and runs from now until August 31, 2006. The grand prize includes:
- Round trip airfare from New York to Grenada compliments of Air Jamaica.
- Week long rental of an automatic, air-conditioned 4X4 vehicle, courtesy of David’s Car Rental.
- Dinner at Laluna and the Beachside Terrace Restaurant at The Flamboyant Hotel, and lunch or dinner at La Sagesse Nature Center, surrounded by some of the island’s most picturesque scenery.
- An island tour with Kennedy Tours highlighting Grenada’s history and culture, and a fun day with Spice Kayaking & Eco Tours.
- The prize package also includes an Arawak Islands gift basket, a gift box from Grenada Chocolate Company, The Joys of Healthy Cooking in the Caribbean cookbook and The Rough Guide to the Caribbean guidebook.
Hopefully this article has answered all your questions regarding the contest, which leaves only one more question to be asked, what are you waiting for?
Visit www.travel-travel-travel.com today and enter the “Spice it up in Grenada” contest.
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