Grenada
Carriacou . Petite Martinique
By Paul Crask
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New edition coming soon: July 2012.
Paperback, 256 pages
16pp colour photos & 23 maps
Published: July 2012 (2nd edition)ISBN: 9781841624013 Format: 216mm x 135mm Status: Not yet published Known as the Spice Island, Grenada offers visitors mountains, rainforest, waterfalls, white beaches, Big Drum dancing, rum distilleries and some of the most famous sailing regattas in the world. Updated throughout, this is still the only dedicated guide to Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique. Grenada's national parks are teaming with wildlife; Carriacou is home to some of the best coral reefs and wrecks in the Caribbean; and the tiny island of Petite Martinique is perfect for travellers looking for an idyllic getaway. Paul Crask showcases the islands' music festivals and cultural heritage, pinpoints ways to support local producers and craftsmen, and goes off the beaten track to reveal some of the country's little-known sights. An essential trip-planning tool, this guide will appeal to sun-seekers and sailors, as well as hikers, scuba divers and culture vultures. Series: Bradt Travel Guides Rating: 0 vote(s). |
PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION
Chapter 1 Background Information
Geography, Climate, A brief history, Government and politics, Economy, People, Language, Religion, Education, Culture, Natural history, Conservation
Chapter 2 Practical Information
When to visit, Highlights and suggested itineraries, Tour operators, Tourist offices, Red tape, Getting there and away, Health, Safety, Women travellers, Disabled travellers, Travelling with children, What to take, Money and budgeting, Getting around, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Public holidays and events, Shopping, Arts and entertainment, Media and communications, Business, Cultural etiquette, Giving something back
Chapter 3 Activities and Special Interests
Birdwatching, Boat charters and day cruising, Bus tours, Cycling and mountain biking, Fishing, Gardens, farms and food, Golf, Kayaking, Off-roading and jeep tours, River tubing, Scuba diving and snorkelling, Turtle watching, Walking and hiking, Whale- and dolphin-watching, Yachting, Cruise-ship visits
PART TWO THE GUIDE
Chapter 4 St George's
A brief history, Getting there and away, Getting around, Tourist information, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Bars and nightlife, Shopping, Other practicalities, What to see and do
Chapter 5 The Southwest Peninsula
Getting there, Getting around, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Bars and nightlife, Shopping, Exploring the southwest peninsula, What to do, Walks and hikes
Chapter 6 Gouyave, Grand Étang and the West
Getting there, Getting around, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Bars and nightlife, Exploring the west coast from St George's to Gouyave, From the west coast into the interior, What to do, Walks and hikes
Chapter 7 Grenville, Grand Étang and the Southeast
Getting there, Getting around, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, From the Grand Étang National Park to Grenville, Exploring Grenville, Along the southeast coast from Westerhall to Grenville, A pretty inland route from St Paul's to St David's, What to do, Walks and hikes
Chapter 8 Sauteurs, Mt St Catherine and the North
Getting there, Getting around, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, A journey from Victoria to Sauteurs, Sauteurs, The Levera Archipelago National Park to Lake Antoine, South of Sauteurs and the Mt St Catherine National Park, What to do, Walks and hikes
Chapter 9 Carriacou and Petite Martinique
Geography, Climate, History, Carriacou and Petite Martinique today, People and population, Culture, Carriacou, Petite Martinique
Appendix 1 Accommodation at a Glance
Appendix 2 Walks and Hikes
Appendix 3 Further Information
Paul Crask is the author of the Bradt guides to Dominica and Grenada and lives on the island of Dominica in the Caribbean.
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