Cheap Flights to Grenada

Grenada is an archipelago consisting of the main island of the same name and six smaller islands at the southern end of the Grenadines in the south-eastern Caribbean Sea. Grenada is located northwest of Trinidad and Tobago, northeast of Venezuela, and southwest of another Caribbean nation, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Grenada is also known as the "Spice Island" or "Island of Spice" because of the production of various spices which give twang and flavour to various dishes. Nutmeg and mace crops are some of the most important crops of Grenada, with the country known as one of the world's largest exporters. The island is also the largest island in the Grenadines, with smaller islands namely Carriacou, Petit Martinique, Ronde Island, Caille Island, Diamond Island, Large Island, Saline Island, and Frigate Island.

The country has an estimated population of 110,000 housed in a 344-square-kilometre land area surrounded with water, and its capital, St. George's is the biggest and most populous city in the area. Under the leadership of Eric Gairy, the country has become independent from its British Colonisers, although in the period when Gairy ruled, civil conflict broke out between the government and some opposition parties. Before being under British rule, the French has occupied the country and has set ground work and the framework of modern-day Grenada.

With the pungency of spices in the air and the Caribbean just around the corner, travellers will surely enjoy Grenada once they get a full-blown hit from it. Off the coast lies the endless blues of the Caribbean, while in towns such as St. George's, Grenville, and Gouyave, they'd meet the Franco-British mix of Creoles. Locals love to cook, and it shows in their colourful cuisine that is mixed with influences from their colonisers. Aside from taking the surroundings in, travellers may as well go on-board a ferry and explore the country's outer islands, and visit sites such as the Seven Sister Waterfalls, the Grand Etang Nature Reserve, Mt. Qua Qua (in Grand Etang), Mt. St. Catherine, Belmont Estate, and many others. A slice of each tourism pie, Grenada is a complete package in the convenience of one flight.

Buses in Grenada come in forms of mini-vans and are pretty standardised. They could fit 15-19 people, and fares are dependent upon the destination. Car rentals are also available at some rate that is cheap, considering the distances of towns from each other. If travellers decide to drive, do be careful – as roads can be narrow and hilly. Water taxis are another means of going around between the Cruise Terminal, Grand Anse Beach, and the Carenage. Walking is definitely recommended too, especially when travelling short distances.

The Maurice Bishop International Airport is on the main island of Grenada, located on a peninsula in the extreme southwest corner in the Point Salines area. It is about four miles from the capital of St. George’s, and is served by various major airlines, including Delta, British Airways, American Airlines, Air Canada, Virgin Atlantic, LIAT, Caribbean Airlines, Condor, Conviasa, and many others. Other flights from LIAT and Barbados provide connection flights to the country.