Here are two short reviews about Winward Hotel at Prickly Bay. The first is by Ricardo Harry from the UK. Thanks Ricardo.
Well if you are looking for a bit of Luxury then Windward at Prickly Bay is my suggestion. It’s a contemporary, spacious and exciting villa which used to be the old boatyard in Lance aux Epines and is less than 10 minutes drive from Maurice Bishop International airport.
We had a fantastic time there. Great for large families, groups and those who want the of Sea from Grenada
Here is what Devereaux, a ‘Vincy’ living in UK, had to say about Windward at Prickly Bay.
… I’ve seen you mentioned some great villas in Grenada but not any “Luxurious ” ones. My recommendation is Winward at Prickly Bayhttp://www.windwardpricklybay.com
Having left the Caribbean over a decade now, the British weather makes me appreciate that back home. It’s not your typical holiday hotel – It’s living the life some movie stars enjoy. The boat is great sport…for men -leaving the wife behind to enjoy herself at the spa.
Sometimes a Grenada vacation can be more than just fun, it can be restorative, and even transformational. Here is a review by Amanda from Spain. She shares a bit about how she felt before and after her Grenada Vacation. Thank You Amanda.
The answer to the question of “shall we go to Grenada?” is definitely, resoundingly, a deep and heartfelt OH YES!
I went to Grenada, in my own words, a broken person. I had reached a crisis point in my life that I couldn’t see a way round. Life had become unworkable, and I needed to get away from everything to try and find some perspective.
Grenada, in many ways, might have thought twice about having me had they known just how exhausted and out of touch with myself I had become. I have to give incredible credit and thanks to the Grenadians who put up with too many rants, and to the wonderful Mandy Burton, one of Gerry Copsey’s fabulous team of employees at Just Grenada for listening so carefully to what I needed – you don’t often see that kind of love in today’s internet-based tourism industry and it was exactly what I needed.
THANK YOU – ALL of you.
You will simply never know what you gave me, and I will never be able to repay either for your kindness or your tolerance of my often exasperating and unfair rants. I am embarrassed with hindsight that I was so exhausted that my mouth ran away with me … Message to Self : Next time you’re in that bad a state, please take a bus to the MOON and don’t come back …..
To the amazing Grenadians I met, with your lovingly dignified, gracious and forgiving way, I can only say that you are wonderful. You put up with me as I floundered around trying to find myself again. Words fail me.
To Just Grenada, Blue Horizons and Petite Anse, a huge healing process has, without question, begun … And you have all helped me reach this point. I am so very very grateful.
If you know anything about Grenada, you know that in December the beaches lose their tranquility as bigger waves pound the shores.
I happened upon this group of boys on Grand Anse Beach who wanted it no other way. It was entertaining to watch them, not to mention nostalgic.
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If these Magazine Beach Pictures don’t make you want to head to the beach then nothing will.
Magazine Beach is another one of Grenada’s Beast Beaches, and it’s number 3 on my list of Favorite Grenada Beaches.
These photos were taken from the water looking inland, and moving from north to south. Click on the first picture of Magazine Beach below to start the slide show.
Magazine Beach – Rex Grenadian Hotel – Aqaurium Restaurant
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Here are some pictures of Morne Rouge Beach, one of Grenada’s most popular beaches.
BBC beach as it’s locally called also happens to be one of my favorite Grenada Beaches, and after you see these pictures of Morne Rouge you will understand why i love this beach so much.
You can learn more about Grenada’s Morne Rouge Beach Here!!
Morne Rouge Beach – BBC Beach
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If you are in Grenada on Sunday November 8th, then check out Belmont Estate for music, food and fun at this years Rhythms and Flavours Music Festival.
Here are some of the performers that you will see at this years event:
- Treo Entertainment
- Tonka Being
- Curtis St. Bernard
- Croquetta
- Black Wizard
- Conception Dance Theatre
- Our Perspective
This events promises to be a treat for the entire family. Look out for tickets coming on sale shortly at three different prices:
- $70 Ticket – Includes their delicious three course lunch & music concert
- $25 Ticket - Covers children lunch (Concert Free)
- $30 Ticket – Concert Only
For further details call 442 9524.
I‘m sure you have heard or read about Grenada’s beautiful Belmont Estate before. But have you seen it? Well if you haven’t yet seen the beautiful estate that is Belmont, here are a few pictures that are sure to entice you to come take a look in person. Just click on any photo to start the slide-show.
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If you are in Grenada, you MUST eat at BB’s Crabback Restaurant! It is by far the best food on the Island. The chef/owner, Brian Benjamin (aka “BB”) was born in Grenada and professionally trained in Europe, and the food represents a perfect inter-mingling of the two… Grenadian and European… the best of both worlds.
Everything is fresh, local, and unimaginably delicious. My personal favorites are the Crabback appetizer, and the Prawns in lobster sauce. I can’t rave enough about pure deliciousness of this food!
As if the fabulous food isn’t enough, the restaurant is in a great location, downtown in the heart of the capital, St. Georges, on the Carenage, literally sitting over the ocean. It is casual open-air dining with a million dollar view, watching the boats drift by on the crystal turquoise waters of the Caribbean.
You will be enthusiastically welcomed and waited upon by BB’s British wife, Anna, who will chat you up about everything you need to know in Grenada. And she will probably know your uncle’s wife’s sister’s hairdresser!
The whole experience will leave you ready to sell all your belongings and move to Grenada…that’s what I did!
- Clare Salthouse
Belmont Estate is a 300 year old working Cocoa Plantation in Grenada offering:
- Tours
- A Creole Restaurant
- Local Crafts and Produce
- Cultural Entertainment
- Animals
- Gardens
- Organic Chocolate
- And many other activities.
I’ve known about Belmont Estate for long time and it’s on my list of Must Visit Places
. I know this Grenada Attraction is becoming even more attractive simply because of the increasing number of positive reviews I hear and read about it.
Here are just a few General Comments from recent guests:
“We were struck by the beauty of the place set in a truly spectacular and natural landscape”
“The Estate exceeded my expectations and was very welcoming”
“It was very interesting to learn about local history, a fascinating place, lovely smells too!”
“We loved tasting the chocolate and the guava and seeing the goats at the dairy”
Contacting Belmont Estate
- Opening Hours: Sunday through Friday (closed Saturday)
- Reservations: Call 473 442 9524
- Email: info@belmontestate.net
- Website: www.belmontestate.net
Belmont Estate, Grenada’s finest historical estate. Be sure to include them in your Grenada travel plans.
Here’s what one reader from Germany had to say about Patrick’s Homestyle Restaurant:
A small pink and violet house at Lagoon Road, just opposite the entrance to Port Louis. There isn’t any menu, they will serve you with a lot of small plates with different local food like Fishcake, Breadfruit Salad, Pork in Ginger, Crab Salad etc.. And Patrick is a very charming, fun and special person!
I’ve never been to Patrick’s but that review is typical of what I’ve heard about The Place and The Man. The man is Patrick Levine, and from all reports he is an awesome chef, and very gracious host. I’ve heard him called eccentric, charming, colorful, personable, and flamboyant to name a few. Sure sounds like he is as interesting as the food he serves.
What really distinguishes Patrick’s from other Grenada Restaurants is variety. For about US$23 you get to taste 20 different Grenadian dishes. You probably won’t find that anywhere else on the island.
Patrick’s Restaurant is located in the Lagoon Road. If you are coming from Grand Anse as you go pass the entrance to Port Louis Marina look for Patrick’s on your right.
Best to just call and get specific directions and also to let them know how may will be in your party. Here’s the number: 473-440-0364
Have you sampled Patrick’s delightful treats? What did you like (not like)? Leave us a comment below.
It’s time for another round of Grenada links. Here’s what other bloggers and major websites are saying about Grenada:
It didn’t take the Caribs very long to figure out that they were swindled by the French. As the story goes the French gave the Caribs a few bottles of Brandy, and some beads in exchange for the right to settle in Grenada.
Eventually the Brandy finished, and the Caribs grew bored with the shiny trinkets, so they attacked and killed several Frenchmen.
Of course the the French did not take this lying down and decided to wipe out the Caribs. The Caribs last stand was at what’s now the town of Sauteurs in St. Patricks. As the European historians tell it, the few Caribs that were not killed refused to surrender to the French, and instead leaped over the precipice.
Hmmm… I wonder if the French didn’t just force the Caribs to jump… guess we will never find out.
The French called the precipice Le Morne De Sauteurs, which translated means Leapers Hill. Hence the reason the town that developed there is called Sauteurs. The hill is also referred to as Caribs Leap.
Okay enough with the history lesson for today. What you should know is that if you are in Sauteurs St. Patricks, then you should visit Leapers Hill.
There is a very nice museum of sorts at Leapers Hill that has a collection of Carib artifacts. I have pictures but you will have to go visit the museum yourself.
Ms. Patterson, the guide at the museum, with one of the paintings.
It will cost you about US$2.00 to get in, a small price to see and learn more about Grenada’s history. The museum is also an excellent vantage point from which to see the islands north of Grenada including Carriacou.
One of my friends picked Ocean Grill Restaurant as a good place to have a few drinks and a bite to eat. It was an excellent choice and we had a great time, as did the many tourist from the cruise ships who were popping in and out of the restaurant.
Excellent View and Atmosphere
One of the things Ocean Grill Restaurant has going for it that you will like is the view. I always thought Nutmeg Restaurant had the best view, but Ocean Grill’s view is 10 times better, and more accessible.
Both restaurants are located on the Carenage, but in addition to the scenery of the Carenage, at Ocean Grill you will also enjoy the view of the up and coming Port Louis Marina (Lagoon Road), and you can also see all the way down to Grand Anse Beach.
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Food and Service… Two Thumbs Up!!!
The food was good. They did not over cook my fish.. thank goodness. Yes, that’s my litmus test these days. Far too many Grenadian cooks seem bent on cooking the hell out of a piece of fish. Like the dreadfully tasting thing
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I’m happy that Ocean Grill got it right… let’s hope they are consistent.
I had a fish sandwich with fries. The lettuce, tomato, and cucumber were all fresh, the fish was well seasoned and succulent, and the bread tasted like it just popped out the oven.
My buddy had stewed fish with sauteed potatoes and steamed vegetables. He loved it.
Our waitress got an A+.
- She was friendly
- She checked in on us sufficiently
- She got your orders correct
- And most importantly, she kept the Carib Beers flowing.
What more can you ask of a waitress?
Now go check them out
I don’t know what the mood is like for dinner, but from what I saw during the day, this is a good causal hangout to get some drinks, a bite to eat and catch up with friends. Great for lunch, or for when you need a break while on tour of St. George’s.
Give Ocean Grill Restaurant a try next time you are in St. George’s, and do let us know how you liked it. If you have been to Ocean Grill before leave us a comment below to tell us how you liked it.
These Pictures of Grenada’ West Coast were taken aboard the Osprey Ferry traveling between Grenada and Carriacou. Enjoy!!
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