After endless stuffy, frustrating commutes, pushing and shoving onto Tubes or Overground trains, involuntarily being welcomed by armpit scents every morning and grumpy faces ready for an argument you finally make it onto the plane travelling to the island of spice, smiles, space and tantalising scents of the ocean, plants and delicious food. You've arrived… Continue reading Pampering island style
There is something classy and terribly civilised about afternoon tea. Dainty sandwiches, little cakes bursting with sugary and chocolatey delights washed down with fragrant teas that make all the flavours dance on your tongue. It is said this afternoon experience was introduced by Anna Maria Russel in 1840, seventh Duchess of Bedford and incidentally a… Continue reading Hidden gem of Grenada
So excited and honoured to be a finalist in the Caribbean Travel Story Contest.If I had to choose a highlight in Grenada it would have to be the breathtaking and stunning sunsets that just stop you in your tracks and make you seriously re-evaluate life. I mean sitting at a desk in a rainy cold… Continue reading Heart of Grenada
Spoilt for choice is what holiday companies and airlines keep advertising - no matter the season whether you want to fly, sail, take the train or drive; whether you fancy that relaxing beach trip or are more a city slicker and love to explore architecture, history or local cuisine and music vibes...I must agree. This… Continue reading Next stop Carriacou
If you are currently starting to feel the cold autumn breeze setting in and like me are daydreaming about feeling the hot sun on your skin again surrounded by peach and palm trees then please read on. Let me take you on a journey to Sandy Island. Located on the west side of Hillsborough Bay… Continue reading Afternoon vibes on Sandy island
One of my pet peeves is just seeing promotions for key tourist destinations and activities of a place or island. I mean really?! Where is the real local flavour?! Want to get to know the island get to know the locals - I can attest to this being a much more enriching experience. If you… Continue reading Island hunting – introducing White Island
Well my fellow adventurers - it is about that time for some island hopping. Once you're in the Caribbean it would be a crime not to venture out to all the little picturesque islands packed with culture, gorgeous beaches and one of my favourites - delicious food. I promise you once you've tried it you… Continue reading #islandhopping
If you asked me about my favourite dish years ago I would have probably been able to give you a straightforward answer. After exploring a number of amazing locations round the world though I simply couldn’t narrow it down to one. I mean, can you? Grenadian dishes are no exception. There are simply too many… Continue reading Grenadian flavours – recipes
From that must have chocolate bar for a much needed sugar injection to the decadent chocolate truffle because you're worth it - quality chocolate (like shoes in my eyes) make life complete. Ok I may be exaggerating a little but chocolate is a serious business. They say variety is the spice of life and in… Continue reading For chocolate lovers – Grenada Chocolate Fest
Insta or google #bestbeaches and you will undoubtedly come across breathtaking and heavenly pictures of beaches that entice you to just jump on the next plane or daydream of liming on a sandy beach with the waves lapping gently along the shoreline. Whilst browsing I was excited to see Grand Anse Beach as the "39th… Continue reading Kahakai vibes
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