FEATURE GRENADA
From the Front Line
KIM BARBER PRODUCT MANAGER, COSMOS “All-inclusive sells best in Grenada. Popular are family-friendly hotels like the Grenadian by Rex
Resorts and couple-friendly resorts like the mid-range Flamboyant Hotel. We also sell a lot of our ‘Elite’-branded La Source. All-inclusives help customers to plan the cost of their holiday in advance – an important factor in today's challenging economic
environment. Grenada has some of the best diving in the Caribbean, suitable for all levels with an extensive coral reef, numerous shipwrecks including the largest in the region and even a submerged volcano.”
NEIL JONES WESTGATE TRAVEL “Grenada has to be one of most hospitable and
friendly Caribbean islands you could
wish to visit. The people
are friendly and hoteliers go out of their way to make you feel welcome. The standard of accommodation and food is of a very high standard. They call Grenada the Spice Island and you can really smell a delicious pot pourri of scents and aromas as you travel around the island.”
SARAH JACKSON MARKET MANAGER CARIBBEAN, KUONI “Grenada is smaller than other popular Caribbean Islands and its charm and culture
remain undisturbed. Visitors can enjoy a feeling of exclusivity and unspoilt serenity. La Source is a popular choice with our customers. It offers a rejuvenating and revitalising body and mind experience and a fantastic all- inclusive option which includes an extensive range of sports and activities and spa treatments. The resort is set on a lovely beachfront."
KIMBERLEY MARSHALL CO-OPERATIVE TRAVEL, EASTLEIGH “Grenada was a big surprise to me! I felt safe and very comfortable walking around and discovering this beautiful island. The people are so friendly and are always eager to help. I would recommend it to families and couples."
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www.sellinglonghaul.com Grenada's the perfect choice for honeymooners
mostly owned and managed by local people, guaranteeing a warm welcome. True Blue Bay Resort and Villas
recently opened 10 new waterfront suites with living room, kitchen, dining area, balcony, queen bed, bathroom and veranda with cosy outdoor chairs to enjoy the view of True Blue Bay. As well as the usual all-inclusive plan,
guests staying at LaSource can enjoy the benefits of daily spa treatments, tai chi, yoga and regular dives (three per seven- night stay) as part of their holiday and fully included. Janet Foglia, a British yoga expert is in residence in February and there will be further extra masterclasses and workshops throughout the year. Flamboyant Hotel recently completed
a refurbishment of its rooms with new paint work, drapes and soft furnishings to give a more contemporary feel. The 240-room Grenada Grand
room per night towards a tourism fund to assist with training those in the service sector. The money is also spent on cultural events and ‘beautifying’ towns and the
countryside.
TOURISM TALK SHARON BERNSTEIN GENERAL MANAGER UK & IRELAND GRENADA BOARD OF TOURISM "With the continued support of agents and a new second weekly Virgin service – which will bring
the total of weekly flights to five ¬- we're expecting tourism to be brisk in 2011. “The island offers white-sand beaches
and secluded coves as well as lush rainforests, pristine coral reefs, historic plantations and vibrant spice markets. “Blessed with year-round sunshine, it’s
the perfect place to start married life together, recharge the batteries and reinvigorate mind and body. Our visitors are wowed by Grenada's tropical escapism factor and the warm welcome they receive."
WHE R E TO BOOK IT KUONI
01306 747008
www.kuoni.co.uk Seven nights on a room-only basis at the Grenadian by Rex Resorts is from £834pp, based on two sharing a hillside room, including flights with British Airways from London Gatwick and group transfers in resort.
COSMOS DISTANT DREAMS 0871 423 8518
wwwcosmosholidays.co.uk New to the Cosmos Distant Dreams brochure is the three-star Blue Horizon, on a room-only basis, priced from £855pp. Flights with Monarch.
VIRGIN HOLIDAYS
0844 557 3859
www.virginholidays.co.uk Seven nights, including scheduled flights with Virgin Atlantic from Gatwick, all- inclusive accommodation at LaSource with transfers starts from £1757pp, based on two sharing a luxury room. Flamboyant has an all-inclusive option for 2011, bookable through Virgin Holidays (and Golden Caribbean or Cosmos) with a lead-in price of £1,119pp.
REGALDIVE
01353 659999
www.regaldive.co.uk Seven nights at True Blue Bay, on a B&B basis, starts at £995pp. This includes flights with Monarch and transfers. 'Solo Divers weeks' are available on June 22 and September 21 2011. Priced from £1,399pp, the package includes 10 dives, welcome party and barbecue. Single room supplements start at £345pp.
ROOM R E PORT Grenada has a wide range of luxury accommodation, from stunning hillside properties to oceanfront with tropical gardens. The island’s boutique and small hotels are all individual and are
Beach Resort, located in the centre of Grand Anse Beach, is undergoing a comprehensive refurbishment which will be completed by the end of March. The revamp will reposition the resort in the luxury market in-line with international four-star and 'Green Standards'.
WHO F LI E S THE RE? Monarch – Wednesday, book with Golden Caribbean, 0845 085 8080,
www.goldencaribbean.co.uk or directly with Monarch, 08719 40 50 40, www.
monarch.co.uk British Airways – Saturday and Tuesday, 0844 493 0787;
www.ba.com; Virgin Atlantic – Thursday, with an additional new flight on Mondays starting October 31 2011; 08448 747 747
www.virgin-atlantic.com
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