Articles about sandy island

Newlywed couple on the trampoline net of a catamaran gliding past the green coast of Grenada at sunset, wide shot from the stern, warm orange light

A Seven-Day Grenada Honeymoon: Beaches, Sails and Slow Evenings

A seven-day Grenada honeymoon itinerary: quiet beaches, a sunset sail, rainforest swims, a chocolate estate lunch and a day on a near-empty island.

14/10/2026 8 min read

Passengers on the open upper deck of an inter-island ferry watching the green coast of Carriacou approach across deep blue water, rear view, bright mid-morning sun

Itineraries

One Week in Grenada and Carriacou: How to Split Seven Days

A seven-day itinerary for Grenada and Carriacou: five days on the main island, two on Carriacou, with ferry timing, what to see and how to avoid travel-day stre

14/10/2026 8 min read

A small wooden water taxi crosses calm turquoise water from Carriacou towards a tiny palm-covered sand cay, two passengers in sun hats, bright midday light, view from the bow

Getting Around for Visitors

Getting Around Carriacou and Petite Martinique Without Stress

Getting around Carriacou and Petite Martinique: minibuses from Hillsborough, taxis, car hire, water taxis to Sandy Island and walking, plus post-Beryl checks.

14/10/2026 8 min read

Fast passenger ferry arriving at the jetty at Tyrrel Bay, Carriacou, travellers with backpacks waiting on the pier, calm blue water and hills behind, wide shot, morning light

Budgets & Trip Costs

Costing a Carriacou Side Trip: Ferry, Flights, Beds and Cash

What a Carriacou side trip costs from Grenada: ferry versus flights, where to stay, water taxis, getting around and how much cash to carry, with rough totals.

14/10/2026 8 min read