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Airlines
The following airlines serve Grenada: Air Jamaica, Air Canada Vacations, American Airlines, American Eagle, British Airways, LIAT the Star of the Caribbean, Virgin Atlantic, Monarch, Condor, Convivas, SVG Air serves Grenada and Carriacou.

Airport
Point Salines International Airport (GND) is in the south west of the island, 10 minutes drive from Grand Anse with all its restaurants and hotels and of course, the best beach on the island. Lauriston is the regional airport on Carriacou.

Banking
Banks on Grenada are normally open Monday to Friday, 8.00am - 3.00pm but are closed on the weekends. In Carriacou the opening hours are Monday to Thursday, 8.00am - 2.00pm and Friday 8.00am - 4.00pm. Petite Martinique opens its two banks on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9.00am - 1.00pm. You will need your passport and ticket when converting foreign dollars.

Car hire
We can recommend car rental companies on the island and we will happily make the arrangements for you. The companies we work with have been known to us over many years and offer the best prices. It is always best to book in advance in order to get the best vehicles and service. This is essential for peak holiday periods because the companies run out of stock.

Credit Cards
Major international credit cards are generally accepted at all large shopping centres, restaurants, hotels, etc.

Currency
The currency of Grenada is the Eastern Caribbean Dollar which is linked to the US Dollar at the exchange rate of US$1 to EC$2.70 although US dollars are widely accepted on the island.

Departure Tax
Departure Tax of EC$50 (US$19) is levied for all passengers over 12 years. Children between five and twelve pay EC$25 (US$9). The departure tax from Carriacou is EC$10 (US$4).

Electricity
Generally, 220 volts, 50 cycles AC although some hotels have 110 volts, 60 cycles. Most sockets take 3 pin square plugs (UK standard). Adaptors are generally available at the hotels but we advise that you take your own.

Entry Requirements
Visitors must carry valid passports. Visas are not required where the visitor is a citizen of the Visitors from the UK, USA or certain Commonwealth countries do not need a visa although you should check with your travel organiser or at www.grenadagrenadines.com for full details of entry requirements.

Language
English is the official language of Grenada.

Medical
In an emergency, call 911.
On Grenada the main medical facilities are: Old Trafford Medical Clinic, Tanteen, t. (473) 440 7780, Princess Alice Hospital, St Andrew's, t. (473) 442 7251, St Augustine's Medical Clinic, t. (473) 440 6173/4/5, St Paul's, The General Hospital, St George's, t. (473) 440 2051.

On Carriacou there is the Carriacou Health Services, Hillsborough, t. (473) 443 8247, Hillsborough Health Centre, t. (473) 443 7280, L'Estere Clinic, L'Esterre, t. (473) 443 6414, The Princess Royal Hospital, Hillsborough, t. (473) 443 7400.

Port
The cruise ship terminal is at the north western end of the Carenage, whilst the ferry port is in the Harbour at St George's, one of the prettiest in the Caribbean.

Service Charges & Tax
For all hotels and restaurant bills there is a Government tax of 8%. Most hotels also apply a 10% service charge. Restaurants may apply the service charge or leave tipping to your discretion.

Shopping
Most shops are open 08.00am - 04.00pm on weekdays and 08.00 - 01.00 on Saturdays. Big supermarkets and shopping centres are usually open 09.00am - 07.00pm Monday to Saturday. Sunday and Bank Holidays are when the craft and souvenir stalls are open for tourists but some other shops may be open on occasion.

Taxis
Taxis are easily available at taxi stands or by telephone and minibuses (taking up to 10 people) can be hired as taxis for groups. On Carriacou it is almost impossible to walk through Hillsborough without the whole town asking if you want a taxi. Always check or establish the price before hiring a taxi.

Time
Grenada is 4 Hours behind Greenwich Mean Time. However, when the clocks change in the summer the island is five hours behind the UK as Grenada has no daylight saving time.

Tours
Grenada is known as the Spice Island so visiting a nutmeg factory, spice processing plant and some of the magnificent gardens is a must for any traveller. There is a great variety of other interests on offer throughout the island including: a gentle stroll and lunch at an estate house, hiking around Grand Etang, watching turtles lay their eggs, visits to rum distilleries and other historic monuments around the capital, St George's, snorkelling the world's first underwater sculpture park or even enjoying a day sail or night cruise to the surrounding islands of Carriacou, Petite Martinique, St Vincent and the Grenadines. We recommend Caribbean Horizons for the best island excursions and services, t, (473) 444 1555.

Tourist Information
Tourist Information can be obtained from your hotel reception or the Grenada Board of Tourism offices at the airport and Burns Point, St George's, t. (473) 440 2279, gbt@spiceisle.com. On Carriacou the office is on Main Street, Hillsborough, t. (473) 443 7948, carrgbt@spiceisle.com.

Grenada
Grenada Board of Tourism (Head Office)
Burns Point, P O Box 293
St George's
Grenada
Tel (473) 440 2001/2279
Fax (473) 440 6637
Email: gbt@spiceisle.com

Carriacou
Grenada Board of Tourism
Main Street
Hillsborough
Carriacou
Tel (473) 443 7948
Fax (473) 443 6127
Email: carrgbt@spiceisle.com

Canada
Grenada Board of Tourism
439 University Avenue Suite 920
Toronto
Ontario M5G 1Y8
Canada
Tel: (416) 595 1339
Fax: (416) 595 8278
Email: tourism@grenadaconsulate.com

Germany
Grenada Board of Tourism
Schenkendorfstrasse 1
65187 Wiesbaden
Germany
Tel: 49 611 267 67 20
Fax: 49 611 267 67 60
Email: grenada@discover-fra.com

UK
Grenada Board of Tourism
11 Blades Court
121 Deodar Road
London
SW15 2NU
England
Tel: (208) 877 4516
Fax: (208) 874 4219
Email: grenada@representationplus.co.uk

USA
Grenada Board of Tourism
P O Box 1668, Lake Worth
FL 33460
USA
Tel: (561) 588 8176
Toll Free: 800 927 9554
Fax: (561) 588 7267
Email: cnoel@grenadagrenadines.com

Weather
Like most of the Windward Islands, Grenada enjoys year round temperatures in the 80s with cooling trade winds. The rainy season is officially from July to November. During this time of year there are more overcast days and the greatest chance of rainfall that can be very sudden and extremely heavy. The Spice Isle is considered outside the hurricane belt, although a notable exception was Hurricane Ivan in 2004 which stripped the island bare. The Caribbean hurricane season runs from July to October. Carriacou and Petite Martinique are drier than their big sister as they are lower-lying and less mountainous.