Guadeloupe Islands
Grenada
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Grenada
SIZE: 133 square miles CURRENCY: East Caribbean dollar POPULATION: 109,000 MAIN CITY: St George’s LOCAL BEER: Carib DISH OF THE DAY: Oil Down – a one-pot dish of breadfruit, dumplings, salted meat and vegetables stewed in coconut milk
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renada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique are romantic,
natural, active and above all, authentic Caribbean islands. Grenada – The Spice Island
– has an abundance of natural charm. See chocolate being made by hand – and savour the results, taste rum produced in a water-powered distillery unchanged for centuries and enjoy the freshest seafood at a weekly festival, Fish Friday. Throughout the year there are regattas and sailing festivals, and August brings the exuberant Spicemas carnival.
Wild monkeys chatter in the
rainforest tree tops, rare birds fl it about in the tropical fl ora and the heady scent of wild fl owers mingles on the soft breeze with spices including nutmeg, cinnamon and clove. Rivertube through a rainforest
and skim round the coast on a RIB (rigid infl atable boat). Snorkel over the world’s fi rst Underwater Sculpture Park, and dive the 22
wrecks and reefs at 50 plus sites, including the Bianca C wreck. Dining out is easy, with restaurant choices from beachfront to harbourside, fi ve star to low key. The island’s boutique hotels and resorts are almost all locally-owned and managed to the highest standards, providing the warm hospitality that Grenada is renowned for.
Grenada Board of Tourism T: 020 8328 0644 E:
grenada@eyes2market.co.uk W:
www.grenadagrenadines.com What’s hot! Spice Basket, a new cultural centre showcasing Grenadian drama, dance, comedy and Cricket Museum
ISLAND HIGHLIGHT Reefs and wrecks: easily accessible snorkel and dive sites for all abilities, including the world’s fi rst Underwater Sculpture Park and Bianca C wreck.
Caribbean Challenge: Achieve Advanced PADI status with one of the dive shops on Grenada and Carriacou and then dive the Bianca C wreck - 2011 marks the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the liner.
INSIDER TIP “On Grenada, you can leave your resort and explore. There is lush rainforest to see as well as the beautiful beaches.” Jenni Falconer, ITV This Morning presenter
Guadeloupe Islands Tourist Board 23-25, rue du Champ de l’Alouette, 75013 Paris, France Guadeloupe Islands
ISLAND HIGHLIGHT The Guadeloupe National Park lets visitors safely discover the luxurious tropical rainforest, walking or trekking throughout its 200 km of trails. It’s also ideal for bird watching, or for a stroll amongst the 300 species of ferns, orchids and the botanical gardens.
Caribbean Challenge: The tropical rainforest of the Islands of Guadeloupe is a wonderful place for canyoning in one of the park’s 51 crystal-clear rivers.
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“Spend a night on a hammock, by the river or in a wooden shed in the heart of the Guadeloupe National Park to discover its fl ora and fauna. A total immersion, a real disconnect, to plunge into a completely natural universe.“ Maïté Marie-Antoinette, European Offi ce Manager
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T: 00 33 (0)1 40 62 99 07 E:
infoeurope@lesilesdeguadeloupe.com W:
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What’s hot! The new 18-hole Robert Trent Jones International Golf Course in Saint-François
SIZE: 660 square miles CURRENCY: Euro POPULATION: 451,000 LANGUAGE: French, English and Creole is widely spoken MAIN CITY: Basse-Terre LOCAL BEER: Gwada Gold DISH OF THE DAY: Queen conch fricassée
any visitors are attracted to the Islands of Guadeloupe for their diversity and breathtaking scenery. Two large islands form the
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‘butterfl y’: Grande-Terre and Basse-Terre; other Guadeloupean gems are La Désirade, Les Saintes and Marie-Galante. Attractions include the tropical rainforest’s waterfalls and luxurious vegetation, the National Park (part of the UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve) and La Soufrière volcano (1,467m) which is well worth a climb.
The crystal-clear blue sea is
great for water sports and offers natural marine reserves, peaceful lagoons, white sandy beaches and unspoilt bays.
The Guadeloupe Islands enjoy a mix of French, European, Indian and Afro-Caribbean infl uences in their culture, architecture, craft, music, dance and, of course, Carnival! Creole cuisine has an exotic array of fl avours, which can be
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found in Guadeloupe’s vibrant food markets, themed houses and museums, plantations, distilleries, bars and restaurants. With visitors able to look
forward to a warm welcome, untamed nature and marine treasures, accommodation that suits any budget, and countless activities, an unforgettable stay on the Islands of Guadeloupe is almost guaranteed.
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