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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

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

Couple relaxing in hammocks under sea grape trees on a quiet Carriacou beach, small sailboat anchored offshore, gentle evening light, wide shot from the sand

Carriacou & Petite Martinique

Carriacou Day Trip or Overnight Stay? How to Decide

Should you visit Carriacou as a day trip from Grenada or stay overnight? Timings, costs, what fits into a day and the best months and festivals to plan around.

14/10/2026 7 min read

Small wooden sloop under construction on a sandy shore of Petite Martinique, Grenada, with a cone-shaped green hill behind, low angle, warm late afternoon light

Carriacou & Petite Martinique

Petite Martinique: Visiting the Smallest of Grenada's Three Islands

Petite Martinique, the smallest of Grenada's three main islands: how to get there, what life is like, its seafaring heritage and what to know before visiting.

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

Sailboat heeling in brisk trade winds off Grenada's south coast, whitecaps on deep blue water, Point Salines headland behind, crisp clear afternoon light, view from a following boat

Weather, Seasons & Hurricanes

Saharan Dust, Trade Winds and Swell: Grenada's Sky and Sea Decoded

Saharan dust haze, Christmas winds, ground swells and sargassum explained: how Grenada's sky and sea change through the year and what it means for your plans.

14/10/2026 8 min read

A family of four eating fresh fruit at a wooden picnic table under palm trees on a quiet Carriacou beach, overhead drone angle, sparkling water, bright morning sun

Family & Kids

A Seven-Day Grenada Itinerary for Families with Young Children

A practical seven-day Grenada itinerary for families with young children: beaches, Grand Etang, chocolate, a boat trip and Carriacou, with timings and tips.

14/10/2026 7 min read