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This sleepy island has friendly people, a lush interior that includes Grant Etang National Park, and the lovely and popular white sands of Grand Anse Beach. Crisscrossed by nature trails and filled with dozens of secluded coves and sandy beaches, Grenada has moved beyond the turbulence of the 1980s. It's not necessarily for the serious party person and definitely not for those seeking action at the casino. Instead, it attracts visitors who like snorkeling, sailing, fishing, and doing nothing more invigorating than lolling on a beach under the sun.

The "Spice Island," Grenada is an independent, three-island nation (the other two islands are Carriacou, the largest of The Grenadines, and Petite Martinique). Grenada has more spices per square mile than any other place in the world: cloves, cinnamon, mace, cocoa, tonka beans, ginger, and a third of the world's supply of nutmeg. "Drop a few seeds anywhere," the locals will tell you, "and you have an instant garden." The interior is like a jungle of palms, oleander, bougainvillea, purple and red hibiscus, crimson anthurium, bananas, breadfruit, ferns, and palms.

In the autumn of 2004, Hurricane Ivan laid waste to the tiny island of Grenada, killing nearly 40 people. The capital of St. George's was devastated, and an estimated 90% of the island's buildings suffered significant damage. All hotels closed for renovations; some were scheduled to reopen late in 2005 after this guide was printed. While we were writing this edition, a few hotels were still filled with relief workers helping rebuild Grenada.

We hope that all the properties recommended below will be up and running at the time of your visit. However, in the course of reconstruction, unavoidable delays may arise. Call the hotel of your choice in advance to check on the status of repairs. If you don't want to worry about possible problems, you may want to postpone your visit to Grenada. If you decide to go, know that the island's people are dependent on tourism dollars and will be only to glad to welcome you to their less-than-perfect world.

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