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The
underwater scenery in Grenada is every bit as breathtaking as
it is above the waves, and just as accessable. Most of the diving
facilities in Grenada are located in the south of the island,
and most of the dives sites are within 15 minutes of the Grand
Anse Beach.
The diving in Grenada is some of the best in the Caribbean, and
boasts the largest shipwreck in the Caribbean as well as an underwater
volcano!
From lazy drift dives over coral gardens to an eerie and challenging
exploration of the wrecks of the Bianca C, these waters are captivating
more and more visitors each year.
Grenada has at least 30 dive sites including, reefs, wrecks and
walls most within 15-20 minutes from the dive shops. Sites vary
from 20 feet/ 8 meters to 120 feet/ 40 meters.
Climate Annual Average 80F 26C Water Temp 80 - 84F 27 -29C Visibility
60 - 100 ft 18 -30 m
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Dive
Services & Accommodations
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Aquanauts Grenada
P.O.Box 1456
St. George's
Grenada
Ph. (473) 444-1126
Fax. (473) 444-1127
dive@aquanautsgrenada.com
http://www.aquanautsgrenada.com
Comprehensive dive & lodging packages with 3 resorts
for every budget, wide variety of dive sites from largest
wreck in the Carbbean to beautiful reefs with an abundance
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Dive Grenada
PO Box 771
St Georges
Grenada, West Indies
Tel. (473) 444 1092
Fax. (473) 444 5875
E-Mail: info@divegrenada.com
Web: http://www.divegrenada.com
Dive Grenada is proud to be a PADI Gold Palm and BSAC
Resort Center, we are a flexible, small and friendly
dive shop that likes to give a very personal service
to all of its customers. We are based on the golden
sands of the famous Grand Anse beach with the majority
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Flamboyant
Hotel & Villas
Morne Rouge
P.O. Box 214
St. George's
Grenada, West Indies
Tel.: 473-444-4247
Fax.: 473-444-1234
E-Mail: flambo@spiceisle.com
Web: http://www.flamboyant.com
Warmed by the bright Caribbean sun and genuine Grenadian
Hospitality, the Flamboyant Hotel offers an ideal vacation
destination. Enjoy fine meals and sumptuous buffets
in our open-air dining room, and snacks and barbecues
at our beachside cabana, just steps from the water.
Diving is offered through Dive Grenada.
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Grenada
Grand Beach Resort
Grand Anse Beach, Grand Anse, St. George's, Grenada,
W.I.
Tel.: 473-444-4371
Fax.: 473-444-4800
E-Mail: paradise@grenadagrand.com
Web: http://www.grenadagrand.com
We offer deluxe rooms and you can enjoy the freedom
of wireless high-speed internet access throughout the
Resort. Relax in the 300ft Fantasy Pool with twin waterfalls
and whirlpools set amongst lush tropical beach-side
gardens with towering Banana trees. Enjoy an evening
drink at the Sunset Beach Bar or International and Local
cuisine at the Tradewinds Restaurant.
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Roydon's
Guest House & Apartments
P.O Box 1404
Grand Anse
St.George's
Grenada W.I.
Tel.: (473) 444-4476
Fax.: 444-4476
E-Mail: roydons@caribsurf.com
Web: http://www.roydons.com
Roydon's Guest House is convenient for both relaxing
vacations and business trips. It is situated only three
minutes walking time from the world famous Grand Anse
Beach, and ten minutes bus ride into the town of St
George's. Nearby one can find a golf course, a tennis
court and Grand Anse Shopping Center. Water sports,
car rentals/hire and tours can be easily arranged.
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ScubaTech Grenada
Calabash Hotel
L'Anse aux Epines
Grenada - West Indies
Tel. (473) 439 4346
Fax. (473) 444 5050
info@scubatech-grenada.com
http://www.scubatech-grenada.com
Private jetty guarantees you easy access to the boat
for your diving, sightseeing & snorkel excursions.
Customer orientated & individual service. Recreational
& Tech Diving. Nitrox for Free! |
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Travel
to Grenada
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Airlines
serving Point Salines Internatinal Airport, which is open daily
5:00 AM - 11:00 PM
In the UK, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and Golden Caribbean
- Excel service Grenada with weekly direct flights from London's
Gatwick Airport. BWIA has daily direct flights from London's Heathrow
Airport to Antigua, Barbados, St. Lucia and Trinidad, with same
day connections via LIAT and Caribbean Star into Grenada.
In the US, Air Jamaica and American Eagle service Grenada with
direct flights from New York / Montego Bay and Puerto Rico respectively,
while BWIA operates regularly scheduled flights via its Trinidad
hub.
In Canada, Air Canada Vacations operates a weekly service from
Toronto to Grenada during the Winter season (December to April)
with easy connections from Halifax, Montreal and Ottawa. Year
round, Air Canada and BWIA operate regularly scheduled flights
from Toronto and Montreal to Barbados and Trinidad respectively,
with connections into Grenada via LIAT and Caribbean Star.
LIAT and Caribbean Star provide connections into Grenada's Point
Salines International Airport, from various Caribbean islands
along with connections to International flights from Antigua,
Barbados, St. Lucia and Trinidad.
Conviasa Airlines provides a twice weekly service from Porlamar,
Margarita into Grenada.
Carriacou's Lauriston Airport is serviced by daily flights from
Grenada and St. Vincent with SVG Air.
Airline Links
Air Canada
Air Jamaica
Air Transat
American Eagle
Avior Airlines
British
Airways
BWIA West Indian
Airways
Caribbean
Star
Golden Caribbean - Monarch
LIAT
Thomas
Cook Airlines - Condor
US Airways
Virgin
Atlantic
Entry Requirements
A valid passport and return or onward ticket is required for all
visitors. A visa is not required from citizens of the US, Canada,
UK, British Commonwealth, Caribbean countries (except Cuba), most
European countries, South Korea, and Japan.
Special Notice on Passports
The Department of State and Homeland Security have announced a
"Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative" in which they
are proposing to require all U.S. Citizens, Canadians, citizens
of Bermuda and citizens of Mexico to have a passport or other
accepted secure document to enter or re-enter the U.S. by January
1, 2008.
The departments said that the requirements would be rolled out
in phases. The proposed timeline is as follows:
December 31, 2005 - Passport or other accepted document required
for all travel (air/sea) to or from the Caribbean, Bermuda, Central
and South America.
December 31, 2006 - Passport or other accepted document required
for all air, sea to or from Mexico and Canada.
December 31, 2007 - Passport or other accepted document required
for all air, sea and land boarder crossings.
In a joint announcement the departments said that they are requesting
comments on the proposed policy and suggestions for alternatives.
The departments said that they will consider these suggestions
and comments before they announce a formal rule making when they
will again seek comment on the proposed rule......More Details
Departure Tax
Persons 13 years of age and older are required to pay EC$50 (approximately
US$19.) Departure tax for persons from 2 to 12 years of age is
EC$25 (approximately US$9.50.) Children under 5 years are exempted.
Getting Around
Once you've arrived, travelling around is just as easy, with a
variety of car rental companies, taxis and buses. In the capital
town of St. George's, there are even water taxis who will take
you across the Carenage, to the Esplande or even as far as Grand
Anse Beach.
Spend some time in Grenada's beautiful sister islands of Carriacou
and Petite Martinique. Daily Ferry services will carry you from
Grenada to Carriacou and Petite Martinique and back all in one
day. If you're in a hurry travel by air and get there within half
an hour, or you can try out your sea legs on the ferry and enjoy
the one and a half hour ride up the coast.
Driving
To obtain a local driving permit, a bona fide driver's license
must be presented at the traffic department at the Central Police
Station on the Carenage. The cost is EC$30.00. Most car rental
firms also issue local permits. There is a network of approximately
650 miles of paved roads and most of the main roads are in good
condition. Please note that driving is on the LEFT.
Activities
With its lush and mountainous interior, Grenada, "The Spice
of the Caribbean", is being steadily discovered by nature
lovers of all types including hikers, mountain bikers, birdwatchers
and waterfall buffs. Recreational sports enthusiasts will find
the island offers an abundance of activities and facilities to
keep them entertained - scuba diving, snorkeling, parasailing,
kayaking, sailing and cruising. And for those looking to experience
the true essence and character of Grenada, sightseeing and historical
sites abound as well as unique shops and outstanding cuisine.
Shopping
From exotic spices to duty-free bargains, shopping in Grenada
offers something of interest for everyone. Offering a wide assortment
of fresh produce, spices and handicrafts, St. George’s market
is the center of island life. Souvenir, gift and handicraft shops
are also prevalent in the St. George’s district, especially on
Young Street and the Carenage. The best buys in Grenada are batik
and screen printed textiles, locally made handicraft, leather
craft, and wood carvings.
If you like the larger shopping centers, the Grand Anse Shopping
Centre and LeMarquis Complex offer shops, clothing stores, restaurants
and art galleries. The new Spiceland Mall also has a wide variety
of shops and boutiques.
Tax & Tipping
There is an 8% Government Tax at hotels and restaurants. Most
also add a 10% service charge. Additional gratuities are at your
discretion.
Credit Cards & Currency
Major credit cards are accepted by most hotels, car rental companies,
and shops. Travellers cheques are accepted everywhere. The Eastern
Caribbean Dollar, linked to the US Dollar, is the local currency.
Banks will exchange EC$2.67 for US$1.00 cash, and EC$2.68 for
US$1.00 in travellers cheques. It is advisable to exchange currency
at the banks, as the most favourable exchange rates may not be
obtained elsewhere.
Business Hours
Banking hours in Grenada are usually Monday to Thursday from 8:00
a.m. - 3:00 p.m., and Fridays from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Shops are generally open from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday to
Friday, and 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on Saturdays. Supermarkets and
shopping centers are usually open from 9:00 am. - 7 pm. And there
are one or two who are even open on Sundays.
Often when cruise ships are in port, the craft and souvenir shops
will open on a Sunday or Bank Holiday.
Government offices are generally open from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.,
Monday to Friday, but closed from 12:00 to 1:00 pm for lunch.
Churches
There is a good representation of many of the major religious
denominations in most towns and villages including Roman Catholic,
Anglican, Presbyterian and Methodists.
Dress
Casual, light cottons are ideal during the day; in the evenings,
elegantly casual attire is appropriate. Bathing suits or mini
shorts should not be worn in the streets or stores. Long pants
and hiking shoes are recommended for hiking.
Electricity
Voltage is 220 volts - 50 cycles. Appliances rated at 110 volts
(US standard) normally work satisfactorily with a transformer.
Most hotels provide dual voltage shaver units, but an adaptor
plug is necessary for small appliances.
Language
English is the official language but it is not uncommon to hear
a French-African patois spoken.
Medical Facilities
There is a General Hospital in St. George's, a smaller hospital
in Mirabeau on the east coast, and one in Carriacou. Clinics and
doctors can be found throughout the islands.
Postal Information
The General Post Office is on Lagoon Road by the Port in St. George's.
There are sub-post offices in all towns and villages. Post Offices
are open 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m., Monday to Thursday; Fridays until
4:30 p.m. Efficient local, regional and international mailing
is enhanced by international couriers, Federal Express, DHL and
UPS; and the General Post Office has an Express Mail service.
Preservation
The barking of trees and taking of wildlife from the forest and
rivers, and corals from the sea is strictly forbidden.
Radio & Television
There are currently four radio stations (AM 535 kHz; AM 1400 kHz
/ FM90 kHz / FM96.3 kHz; FM 101.7 kHz; FM105.5 kHz) and three
television stations. Many hotels have satellite/cable television. |
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