Articles about st george's

Group of friends in bright feathered carnival costumes resting on a harbourside wall in St George's after the parade, laughing, low angle, late afternoon sun

Planning a Spicemas Trip: When to Arrive, Where to Stay, What to Book

How to plan a trip to Grenada for Spicemas: which days to arrive, where to stay, what to book months ahead, and how to pace carnival week without burning out.

14/10/2026 8 min read

Visitors climbing a steep stepped street lined with pastel houses and red roofs in St George's, Grenada, harbour visible below, view from above, bright late morning light

Tours & Excursions

A Self-Guided Walking Tour of St George's: Route and Stops

A self-guided walking tour of St George's: the Carenage, the Sendall Tunnel, the market, the hillside churches and Fort George, with timing, route and tips.

14/10/2026 8 min read

Well-dressed family walking out of a pastel stone church in St George's after Sunday service, hats and light dresses, street-level wide shot, bright mid-morning sun

Practical Tips & Etiquette

Dress Codes in Grenada: Beach, Town, Church and Dinner

What to wear in Grenada: swimwear rules off the beach, town clothes, church and dinner dress codes, and the camouflage warning visitors should take seriously.

14/10/2026 7 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

Couple walking along the curved harbourfront of the Carenage in St George's at golden hour, colourful hillside houses behind, wide shot from across the water

Itineraries

Three Days in Grenada: A First-Timer's Plan That Isn't Rushed

A three-day Grenada itinerary for first-time visitors: St George's, Grand Anse, the rainforest at Grand Etang, a waterfall and one west-coast boat trip.

14/10/2026 8 min read

A woman in a straw hat walks along the shaded seafront promenade of St George's Carenage, colourful boats moored beside her, red-roofed hillside town behind, morning light

Getting Around for Visitors

Grenada Without a Car: The Best Bases and How to Manage

Planning Grenada without a car? Which bases work on foot and by bus, how to reach beaches, St George's and tours, and where staying car-free becomes hard work.

14/10/2026 7 min read

A friendly taxi driver stands beside his minivan at a scenic lookout above St George's harbour, chatting with an older couple, colourful hillside houses behind, clear afternoon light

Getting Around for Visitors

Taxis in Grenada: Fares, Day Hire and How to Avoid Misunderstandings

How taxis work in Grenada: unmetered fares, agreeing prices, hiring a driver by the hour or day, evening rides, water taxis and the etiquette visitors should kn

14/10/2026 8 min read

A colourful passenger minivan pulls up at a roadside stop under almond trees near Grand Anse, two visitors climbing in with day bags, bright late-morning light, street-level view

Getting Around for Visitors

Riding Grenada's Minibuses: Routes, Fares and How It Really Works

Grenada's minibuses are cheap, frequent and fun. How to flag one down, route numbers, typical EC$ fares, the Melville Street terminal and bus etiquette for visi

14/10/2026 8 min read

Market vendor in a bright headscarf cutting a ripe papaya for a smiling visitor under colourful umbrellas at Market Square, St George's, Grenada, early morning sun, eye-level

Food Trail

Saturday at Market Square, St George's: A Visitor's Eating Guide

Market Square in St George's on a Saturday morning: what to eat and drink, which fruit to try, how to buy spices, and the etiquette that makes the visit go well

14/10/2026 8 min read

A smiling taxi driver lifts a suitcase into a white minivan outside a small tropical airport terminal in Grenada, palm trees behind, low afternoon sun, wide shot

Flights & Arrival

Airport to Hotel in Grenada: Taxi, Transfer, Hire Car or Bus?

Taxi, pre-booked transfer, hire car or minibus from Maurice Bishop Airport? How each option works, rough costs and which suits your hotel area.

14/10/2026 8 min read

Cruise couple sheltering under a colonnaded stone arcade on the Carenage, St George's, Grenada, warm tropical rain falling on the harbour, glossy reflections, eye-level

Cruise Day in St George's

Rain on Your Port Day? What Still Works in St George's

A rainy cruise day in Grenada need not be wasted. What still works in St George's when it pours, which trips to drop, and why most showers pass within the hour.

14/10/2026 8 min read

Quiet morning view from a hillside garden above St George's harbour, Grenada, two large white cruise ships berthed below, a lone visitor on a bench, soft early light

Cruise Day in St George's

Three Ships in Port? How to Dodge the Crowds in St George's

How to avoid crowds on a busy Grenada cruise day: check the ship schedule, time your exit, reverse the usual route and pick sights the coach tours skip.

14/10/2026 8 min read