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Grenada
is a rolling, mountainous island, covered with fragrant spice trees
and rare tropical flowers. Bordered by stunning beaches, and dotted with
picturesque towns, this verdant island has long been a major source of
nutmeg, cloves, ginger, cinnamon, and cocoa. The seductive
drifts through the colourful Saturday markets and Grenada's dense forests.
In the interior of this volcanic island are cascading rivers and
waterfalls, lush rainforests, and one of the most breathtakingly beautiful
mountain lakes imaginable. The capital, St. George's, is widely held to be
the loveliest city in the Caribbean. Its horseshoe-shaped harbour is
surrounded by a pastel rainbow of dockside warehouses and the red-tiled
roofs of traditional shops and homes.
Grenada's physical beauty is complemented
by its rich history and vibrant, living cultural heritage. Local
festivals, fairs, and markets remain an integral part of life on Grenada.
Its centuries-old spice plantations and rum distilleries still use
traditional methods, emphasizing quality rather than quantity. Although
the tourist industry has become more substantial in recent years, the
island's easy rhythms and the friendly openness of its residents evoke an
atmosphere that has long since vanished elsewhere.
For
many visitors, of course, the measure of any island is taken by its
beaches and coral reefs, and Grenada offers plenty of both. The island is
ringed with miles of picture-perfect strands, including both entrancing
black and sugar-fine white sand beaches. Grand Anse Beach, a smooth
expanse stretching for two miles around the curve of a gentle bay, is
world famous. Grenada has plenty to offer those interested in offshore
pleasure as well, with easily accessible and pristine reefs off the coast
of both Grenada and its sister island, Carriacou. 
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