Welcome to Grenada

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Welcome to Grenada
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The Arawak Indians were the first to inhabit
Grenada, but they were all eventually massacred
by the Carib Indians. When Columbus arrived in
1498 he encountered the Caribs, who continued to
rule over the island for another 150 years. The
French gained control of the island in 1672 and
held on to it until 1762, when the British
invaded. Black slaves were granted freedom in
1833. After more than 200 years of British rule,
most recently as part of the West Indies
Associated States, Grenada became independent on
Feb. 7, 1974, with Eric M. Gairy as prime
minister. In 1979, the Marxist New Jewel Movement
staged a coup, and its leader, Maurice Bishop,
became prime minister. Bishop, a protégé of
Cuba's President Castro, was killed in a military
coup on Oct. 19, 1983. In an effort to
establish order on the island and eliminate the
Cuban military presence, U.S. president Ronald
Reagan ordered an invasion of Grenada on Oct. 25,
1983, involving over 1,900 U.S. troops and a
small military force from Barbados, Dominica,
Jamaica, St. Lucia, and St. Vincent. The troops
met strong resistance from Cuban military
personnel on the island but soon occupied it.
After a gradual withdrawal of peacekeeping
forces, a centrist coalition led by Herbert A.
Blaize won a parliamentary majority in 1984. The
New National Party (NNP), led by Keith C.
Mitchell, won a majority in the 1995
parliamentary elections. He won reelection again
in 1999 and 2003.
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Geography                         This small
nation consists of three islands Grenada,
Carriacou, and Petit Martinique. Grenada is by
far the largest of the three, with a width of
twelve miles (18 km) and a length of twenty-one
miles (34 km). Its 133 sq. miles (440 sq. km.)
are mountainous, volcanic terrain, reaching
heights of over 2,750 feet atop Mount St.
Catherine..
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State of Grenada Sovereign Queen Elizabeth II
(1952) Governor-General Sir Daniel Williams
(1996) Prime Minister Keith C. Mitchell
(1995) Area 133 sq mi (344 sq km) Population
(2004 est.) 89,357 (growth rate 0.1) birth
rate 22.6/1000 infant mortality rate
14.6/1000 life expectancy 64.5 density per sq
mi 673 Capital and largest city (2003 est.) St.
George's, 4,300 Monetary unit East Caribbean
dollar Language English (official), French
patois Ethnicity/race black 82, mixed black and
European 13, European and East Indian 5, and
trace of Arawak/Carib Amerindian Religions Roman
Catholic 53, Anglican 13.8, other Protestant
33.2 Literacy rate 90 (1970 est.)
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This topography provides Grenada with one of the
loveliest and most varied environments in the
Caribbean, including crater lakes as well as a
startling variety of plant and animal life. Dwarf
forests high atop Mount St. Catherine descend to
the mundane rain forests of middle altitudes,
which give way in turn to the dry forests of the
lowlands. Those forests shift to mangrove at the
coast, giving way to stunning white sand beaches,
brilliant blue water, and exquisite coral reefs
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• .
• ClimateAverage temperatures range from 24C/75F
  to 30C/87F, tempered by the steady and cooling
  trade winds. The lowest temperatures occur
  between November and February. Because of
  Grenada's remarkable topography, the island also
  experiences climate changes according to
  altitude. The driest season is between January
  and May. Even during the rainy season, from June
  to December, it rarely rains for more than an
  hour at a time and generally not every day.
• PeopleGrenada's population numbers about 93,000,
  comprising citizens of African, East-Indian, and
  European descent. The largest proportion of the
  population, about 75, is of African descent.

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Grenada is a rolling, mountainous island, covered
with fragrant spice trees and rare tropical
flowers. Bordered by stunning beaches, and dotted
with picturesque towns, this verdant island has
long been a major source of nutmeg, cloves,
ginger, cinnamon, and cocoa. The seductive drifts
through the colourful Saturday markets and
Grenada's dense forests. In the interior of this
volcanic island are cascading rivers and
waterfalls, lush rainforests, and one of the most
breathtakingly beautiful mountain lakes
imaginable. The capital, St. George's, is widely
held to be the loveliest city in the Caribbean.
Its horseshoe-shaped harbour is surrounded by a
pastel rainbow of dockside warehouses and the
red-tiled roofs of traditional shops and homes.
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Grenada's physical beauty is complemented by its
rich history and vibrant, living cultural
heritage. Local festivals, fairs, and markets
remain an integral part of life on Grenada. Its
centuries-old spice plantations and rum
distilleries still use traditional methods,
emphasizing quality rather than quantity.
Today, the exquisite Liqueur is meticulously
prepared by de La Grenade Industries using the
finest of Grenada's spices on the same family
estate where Captain Louis La Grenade made the
Liqueur over 200 years ago in the rolling hills
of Grenada densely covered with nutmeg trees
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Bois Bande
Nutmeg Whole
Nutmeg Oil
Cinnamon Bark
Mace Ground
Cloves
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spices_at_travelgrenada.com Bois Bande Bois Bande
Wine Bois Bande bark and root.
Aphrodisiac Nutmeg Whole The nutmeg seed is
encased in a mottled yellow, edible fruit, the
approximate size and shape of a small peach. The
fruit splits in half to reveal a net-like, bright
red covering over the seed. This is the aril
which is collected, dried and sold as mace. Under
the aril is a dark shiny nut-like pit, and inside
that is the oval shaped seed which is the nutmeg.
Nutmegs are usually sold without the mace or hard
shell. Nutmeg Oil Nutmeg oil is very good for
arthritis, rub on joints Cinnamon
Bark Cinnamon comes in quills, strips of bark
rolled one in another. The pale brown to tan bar
strips are generally thin, used for baking, soups
and mulled wines. Cloves Whole cloves are often
used to stud hams and pork, pushing the tapered
end into the meat like a nail. Mace
Ground Mace is the aril (the bright red, lacy
covering) of the nutmeg seed shell. Add to soups,
beverages and cakes.
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"JERK" CHICKEN WINGS (Spicy Baked Chicken Wings)
For the marinade1 onion, chopped2/3 cup finely
chopped scallion2 garlic cloves1/2 teaspoon
dried thyme, crumbled1 1/2 teaspoons salt1 1/2
teaspoons ground allspice1/4 teaspoon freshly
grated nutmeg1/2 teaspoon cinnamon1/4 cup
minced pickled jalapeño pepper, or to taste (wear
rubber gloves)1 teaspoon black pepper6 drops of
peppers sauce, or to taste2 tablespoons soy
sauce1/4 cup vegetable oil 18 chicken wings
(about 3 1/4 pounds), the wing tips cut off and
reserved for another use Make the marinadeIn a
food processor or blender purée the onion, the
scallion, the garlic, the thyme, the salt, the
allspice, the nutmeg, the cinnamon, the jalapeño,
the black pepper, the Tabasco, the soy sauce, and
the oil. In a large shallow dish arrange the
wings in one layer and spoon the marinade over
them, rubbing it in (wear rubber gloves). Let the
wings marinate, covered and chilled, turning them
once, for at least 1 hour or, preferably,
overnight. Arrange the wings in one layer on an
oiled rack set over a foil-lined roasting pan,
spoon the marinade over them, and bake the wings
in the upper third of a preheated 450F. oven for
30 to 35 minutes, or until they are cooked
through. Serves 4 to 6.
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GRENADIAN RUM PUNCH 3 cups waterOne 12-ounce can
frozen pineapple juice concentrate, thawedOne
12-ounce can frozen orange juice concentrate,
thawedpint passion fruit sorbet, melted1 1/4
cups white rum3/4 cup golden rum3 tablespoons
fresh lime juice1/2 teaspoon freshly grated
nutmegIn a large punch bowl or pitcher, combine
the water with the sorbet, orange and pineapple
juice concentrates, white and golden rums,
grenadine, lime juice and nutmeg. Fill 6 tall
glasses with ice, pour in the punch and serve.
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                 Come see the Greatest View on
the Island,from our Inn.We have it all - The
Caribbean Sea - The Sunset over two world famous
beaches,Grand Anse Morne Rouge Beach. Both
beaches are just a stroll away.
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Grand View Inn is a unique, small and friendly
family-run Caribbean Inn
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• Amenities
• 9 hole par 3 mini golf course
• Two tennis courts
• Pool tables Shuffle board
• Fitness Centre
• The 60 ft Sunset Pool
• 300 ft. Fantasy pool with its own sunken bar,
  giant waterfalls and two open air jacuzzis
• Waterfront Restaurant offering a la carte and
  table d' hote menus.
• Pool terrace lounge bars
• Room Service
• 24 hour security and duty management
• Boutique and gift shop
• Beauty salon
• Massage Clinic
• 24 hour Taxi

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In Sept. 2004, Grenada suffered the most damage
of any country from Hurricane Ivan, which killed
39 and left thousands homeless
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435 pm Depart Honolulu (HNL)Arrive St. George's
(GND) 425 pm 1 day Thu 17-FebDuration 17hr
50mn Delta 860 / 8858 / 8887 Connect in
Atlanta (Hartsfield Intl.), Montego Bay
(MBJ) 625 pm Depart St. George's (GND)Arrive
Honolulu (HNL) 524 pm 1 day Mon
28-FebDuration 28hr 59mn Delta 8893 / 5588 /
511 Connect in New York (JFK), Cincinnati
(Cincinnati N. Ky.)Total price for this trip
1,782.61