Since my recent post about the travel protocol to enter Grenada the world hasn't stopped turning. Many countries have entered into their second coronavirus wave. There have been protests, debates, negotiations and agreements. The one thing I think we can all agree on though is that travelling is just not the same anymore. I never… Continue reading The “new normal” for Grenada
This year cannot be described any better than a rollercoaster ride - one minute you are plunging into complete lockdown and confined to your home - the next minute some restrictions are lifted sparking exileration in the little new freedoms like seeing family or a friend at a distant.
It has been a continuous debate globally whether a cautious or what I would call an 'adventurous' approach to reopening the economy is the right thing to do. On the one hand we are all desperate to get out and get back to some sort of normality - let's be honest who isn't itching to… Continue reading Recovering from lockdown in style – an interview with Calabash
Excitement is in the air! Have you heard? The Maurice Bishop airport in Grenada is due to open soon. I have been reaching out to a number of hotels and tourist attractions to find out how they are getting ready for the opening. Interestingly only a few responded - does this mean the majority aren't… Continue reading Riding the COVID storm through innovation – a chat with True Blue Bay Boutique Resort
With Grenada almost COVID19 free the one question on a lot of our minds is - when can I escape to the sunny Caribbean again? It has been interesting to see how hotels and businesses are preparing to re-introduce visitors to the island. No actual date has been confirmed yet but if you are as… Continue reading Welcoming you back to Grenada – an interview with Le Phare Bleu
Surviving in a crazy, loud, hectic and crowded city makes you really re-evaluate your sanity as you get older. There is only so much late night shopping, drinking, eating and dancing you can do. The novelty of being able to shop for anything you fancy wears off. And there are only some many occasions where… Continue reading Discovering green jewels
As much as Grenada has some tasty food and drink to offer, one thing is for certain. Exported food and electrical goods don't come cheap here. So if you do decide to stay longer on this spice isle or have friends or relatives living here the cheaper option most definitely is to send a barrel… Continue reading Let’s get practical – exporting to Grenada
When planning your holidays nowadays hotels definitely aren't a given anymore. How on earth did we function without Airbnb right?! So when planning to come to Grenada I was delighted to discover you actually have great choices of where to stay. So which one is better you ask? Well...it all depends on the holiday you… Continue reading Where to stay in Grenada
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
With cooking and baking shows galore like #Masterchef and #thegreatbritishbakeoff there are very few people I’ve met in my lifetime that don’t enjoy good food. I maintain that food is there to be appreciated. Right?! So in a series of 4 blog posts I invite you to join me on a culinary adventure of exciting… Continue reading Entering a world of culinary delights
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
I must confess I do love the heat and crave the sun - the hotter the better I say. My husband is more of a breeze and shade kind of guy so when exploring this Caribbean treasure we usually mix it up a bit. Best of both worlds kind of thing. In addition to breathtaking… Continue reading Chasing waterfalls
Woke up this morning to a rainy Wednesday contemplating where to begin with the adventure of blogging about Grenada. Realistically it all starts with getting there in the first place. So today's blog is all about transport. Let me start by dispelling the myth that it’s expensive to fly there. All you need is a… Continue reading Reaching the Isle of Spice
Heart of Grenada 