Articles about carriacou

Family of four on the foredeck of a sailing catamaran under way, children pointing at distant green islands, crew member trimming a sail, sparkling blue sea, late afternoon

Chartering a Yacht from Grenada: Bareboat, Skippered or Crewed?

How yacht charter works from Grenada: bareboat versus skippered or crewed, qualifications, seasons, a route through the Grenadines, clearance and costs.

14/10/2026 7 min read

Fresh grilled fish and rice served on a simple wooden table at a beach shack on Paradise Beach, Carriacou, turquoise water behind, close-up, bright midday sun.

Restaurants & Dining

Eating Out in Carriacou and Petite Martinique: What to Expect

Eating out in Carriacou and Petite Martinique: where food is found in Hillsborough, Tyrrel Bay and Paradise Beach, post-Beryl changes, cash, timing and grocerie

14/10/2026 7 min read

Elderly drummers playing goatskin drums in a circle under a breadfruit tree on Carriacou, women in long skirts dancing, dusty village yard, golden evening light, eye-level

Festivals & Events

Maroon, Parang and Big Drum: Carriacou's Music Festivals Explained

Carriacou's music festivals explained: the April Maroon and String Band Music Festival, the December Parang Festival, Big Drum, quadrille and how to attend.

14/10/2026 8 min read

Two traditional wooden Carriacou sloops with white sails racing close together across sparkling Hillsborough Bay, spectators on a jetty, bright afternoon sun, low angle from the water

Festivals & Events

Carriacou Regatta Festival: Workboats, Donkey Races and August Fun

The Carriacou Regatta Festival explained: its 1965 origins, workboat sloop races in Hillsborough Bay, shore events, timing in early August and how to get there.

14/10/2026 8 min read

Calm turquoise bay in front of Hillsborough, Carriacou, with small fishing boats moored and low colourful houses along the shore, elevated view from a hillside, morning light

Carriacou & Petite Martinique

Hillsborough, Carriacou: What's in Town and How to Use It

A practical guide to Hillsborough, Carriacou's only town: Main Street banks and shops, the museum, the hospital at Belair, buses, offices and Sandy Island.

14/10/2026 8 min read

Small wooden guesthouse with a turquoise veranda above calm Tyrrel Bay on Carriacou, sailboats at anchor, couple reading on deck chairs, warm late afternoon light, wide angle

Where to Stay

Where to Stay on Carriacou and Petite Martinique

Where to stay on Carriacou and Petite Martinique: Hillsborough, Paradise Beach, Tyrrel Bay and Windward compared, plus Beryl recovery, water and booking tips.

14/10/2026 8 min read

Carpenters fitting a new timber roof frame on a small house above Hillsborough Bay, Carriacou, turquoise water behind, bright morning sun, eye-level view

Weather, Seasons & Hurricanes

After Hurricane Beryl: Carriacou and Petite Martinique Today

What Hurricane Beryl did to Carriacou and Petite Martinique in July 2024, how recovery has gone, and what visitors should check before travelling to the islands

14/10/2026 8 min read

Small group of friends sharing clear rum in short glasses on a wooden jetty at Tyrrel Bay, Carriacou, sailboats behind, wide shot, soft evening light.

Rum & Drinks

Jack Iron: Carriacou's Overproof Rum and the Ice-Cube Test

Jack Iron rum explained: the 69% overproof tied to Carriacou, why ice sinks in it, its place at Big Drum and boat launchings, and how to drink it.

14/10/2026 7 min read