Grenada Board of Tourism,
Grenada
c/o Representation Plus, 11 Blades Court, 121 Deodar Road, London, SW15 2NU
T: 020 8877 4516, E: grenada@representationplus.co.uk, W: www.grenadagrenadines.com
Size: 133 square miles
Currency: East Caribbean dollar
View from the front line
Dialling code from the UK: 00 1 473
“This was my second trip to
Population: 102,000
Grenada after 1978, so I could
Main city: St Georges
clearly see how much the islands
have developed over the years.
Local time: GMT -4
The recovery from the hurricane
Language: English
devastation is truly remarkable, as
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sandy beaches and turquoise blue has been built back better
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hotels through to self-catering tourism and with an eco-friendly sought-after beauty. It is not as commercial
properties, along with a range of government, hotel development destinations as other Caribbean Islands but is
activities to suit all tastes whether it’s on the islands has been carefully for divers. more laidback and quiet. It is not as
just relaxing on the beautiful beaches monitored ensuring Grenada's Carriacou, or the 'Island of Reefs', populated therefore not as busy as
or exploring the stunning rainforests. reputation as one of the most unspoilt offers excellent and varied diving other islands, but is quite peaceful
Known as the 'Isle of Spice', of the Caribbean islands. opportunities with extensive reef with something or the other always
Grenada is a major producer of Boasting the largest shipwreck in formations accessible for either going on for entertainment for all
nutmeg, cinnamon and cocoa. The the Caribbean and the Caribbean's the experienced or novice diver or ages. Ideal for families, couples,
capital of St Georges boasts the most first underwater sculpture gallery snorkeller. The small, beautiful island singles and groups.”
beautiful harbour in the Caribbean - a unique exhibition located of Petite Martinique is three miles Chris Curgenven, City Travel
with historic forts guarding the city. entirely under the sea - Grenada from Carriacou and can easily be Company, North Wales
Grenada has escaped large-scale is fast becoming one of the most reached by boat.
Guadeloupe Islands Tourist Board, 23-25 rue du Champ de I’Alouette,
Islands of Guadeloupe
75013 Paris, France T: +33 (0)1 40 62 99 07,
E: infoeurope@lesilesdeguadeloupe.com, W: www.lesilesdeguadeloupe.com
Size: 1,780 square kilometres (687
The Islands of Guadeloupe are a their culture, cuisine, music the active La Soufrière Volcano.
square miles) seven-island archipelago: Basse- and dance. Basse-Terre, the capital city, is
Currency: euro
Terre, Grande-Terre, La Desirade, There is a wide range of located on the island of the same
Les Saintes, Marie-Galante, St activities on offer, both on the name. It is famous for its colonial
Dialling code from the UK: 00 590
Barthélemy and St Martin. two large islands forming the architecture, the 17th century
Population: 453,029
These ‘Islands of Beautiful “butterfly” Grande-Terre and cathedral and the ruins of Fort
Main city: Basse-Terre Waters’ are part of the French West Basse-Terre, but also on the Louis Delgres.
Local time: GMT -4
Indies and have a mix of smaller dependencies. Try the Pointe-à-Pitre, the commercial
French, European, different watersports on centre of Guadeloupe, is situated
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mountainous terrain, verdant hills, adventurers and eco-tourists,
Guadeloupe
nature trails, rivers, waterfalls and won’t fail to impress your clients.
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