Posted on October 9, 2009 by calabashhotel
You can’t get closer to paradise than Grenada. We are blessed with perfect white sandy beaches, a lush tropical rainforest and a beautiful climate which creates the perfect holiday destination to suit any taste. But it is thanks to Grenada’s pristine, calm waters which are home to an array of wrecks, amazing coral reefs and marine life that has earned [...]
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Posted on September 17, 2009 by calabashhotel
In light of the recent release of the seven Grenadian prisoners of the 1983 revolution – click here for full story – it seemed apt to write a little piece about one of the centre pieces of the revolution, Fort George. This place has much to do with the reason that the men were put [...]
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Posted on July 28, 2009 by calabashhotel
The Carriacou regatta is now fully underway, having started on last Sunday, it runs right through until the 4th of August. The festival started in 1965 as a mere boat racing event in Hillsborough Bay, Carriacou. Carriacou Regatta has now grown to become the biggest summer festival in the region. It is held over the [...]
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Posted on June 3, 2009 by calabashhotel
Grenada isn’t all about beautiful beaches, lush rainforests, picturesque villages and excellent hotels. Our cultural scene is also strong, we are proud to boast some of the very few underwater sculptures in the world. Created by English artist Jason De Caires Taylor, the deepest is 24 feet beneath the surface of Moliniere Bay. The work [...]
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