Carriacou & Petite Martinique

The sister islands: ferries, Hillsborough, Windward, local life, practicalities.

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Women in long flowing skirts and head wraps dancing in a circle around drummers on a dusty yard in Carriacou, warm evening light, low angle, motion blur

Big Drum, Shakespeare Mas and Saraka: Carriacou's Living Traditions

Carriacou's living traditions explained: the Big Drum Nation Dance, saraka and tombstone feasts, Shakespeare Mas, boat launchings, Regatta and parang.

14/10/2026 7 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

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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

Traveller packing a small backpack with water bottle, sunhat and snorkel on a guesthouse veranda overlooking a quiet Carriacou bay, overhead angle, soft morning light

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Carriacou Practicalities Checklist: Cash, Water, Health and Transport

A Carriacou practicalities checklist: cash and ATMs, water and power, SIM cards, health care, buses, car hire and driving permits, groceries and what to pack.

14/10/2026 7 min read

Construction workers fitting a new metal roof on a concrete house in a Carriacou village, blue sky and green hills behind, bright midday light, medium shot from below

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Carriacou and Petite Martinique After Hurricane Beryl: What to Know

What visiting Carriacou and Petite Martinique is like after Hurricane Beryl: what was hit, what has reopened, and how to plan a respectful, well-prepared trip.

14/10/2026 8 min read

Winding hillside road through dry scrub and small houses in northern Carriacou with views over turquoise bays and offshore islets, elevated drone shot, clear afternoon light

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Carriacou Village by Village: From Windward to L'Esterre

Carriacou village by village: Hillsborough, Tyrrel Bay and Harvey Vale, L'Esterre and Paradise Beach, Bogles, Windward and Belair, and what each area offers.

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

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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

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

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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

Passengers on the open rear deck of a fast ferry crossing blue water from Grenada towards the green hills of Carriacou, spray behind, bright morning sun, wide shot

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Grenada to Carriacou and Petite Martinique: Ferry and Flight Options

How to get from Grenada to Carriacou and Petite Martinique: the Osprey ferry, cargo boats, SVG Air flights, typical fares, journey times and booking tips.

14/10/2026 8 min read

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