At the bottom of the chain of Windward Islands, this unique and diverse Island boost one of the worlds few bottomless volcanic lakes. Grenada also has a number of beautiful beaches and a rain forest that rises over 2000 feet above sea level. The cheapest way to travel to Grenada is aboard a cruise ship, which is how I visited the Island in the Spring of 2006. Like many of the windward Islands, I found the people of Grenada to be extremely helpful and friendly.
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Grenada is known as
the island of spice because it is the largest spice producing island in
the Western Hemisphere. It was first sighted by Christopher Columbus on
his third voyage. The first permanent European settlement was
established in 1650 by the French. The Island was ceded to the British
after the "7 Years War" in 1783. It wasn't until 1974 that Grenada
became independent , becoming one of the smallest independent nations
in the Western Hemisphere. Political instability precipitated a U.S.
invasion in 1983. The invasion restored order and tourism to the
Island. Grenada is currently a strong and active member of the British
Commonwealth. |
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St. Georges (The Capital) 2006
Downtown St. Georges
Grand Etang Lake (Bottomless Volcanic Lake 1950ft Above Sea Level)
Grenada Rain Forest
Seven Sisters Waterfall
