Grenada, Carriacou & Petite Martinique are three beautiful islands in the Windward chain of islands, threaded by the Caribbean Sea, connecting North and South America. The Caribbean Sea laps gently on the western shores of these islands, while the Altantic casts magnificent swells onto the eastern coastline.

Grenada
There are six parishes on the island of Grenada, each with its own fascinating charm, special traditions and festivals.

St. George occupies the southwestern end of the island and is a place of haunting beauty, magnificent beaches, translucent waters and ideal year round weather. Grenada's capital city St. George's, lies in this parish. In Grenadian parlance, the town and parish names are used almost interchangeably and referred to as St. George's.
 
St. David on the southeastern end of the island, has a coastline sprinkled with small bays and inlets, many with pocket-size sandy beaches, just perfect for a quiet picnic and a swim. This is basically an agricultural parish growing traditional crops of cocoa, nutmeg, bananas and spices as well as the sugar cane which is used in the manufacture of our island rums.
 
St. Andrew is the parish with the longest coastline and is also the largest producer of Grenada's main agricultural exports. Rainbow City is the name affectionately chosen for the lovely old town of Grenville, which was also called La Baye by the French. 

St. Patrick is the most northerly parish and it is here that many beautiful old homes and some estate houses can still be seen. Some are well kept originals and others have been restored to a replica of their former glory. The principal town of Sauteurs got its name from an historical event in the mid-seventeenth century when the native inhabitants leapt to their death instead of surrendering to the French Conquerors.
 
St. Mark is the smallest parish. Its inhabitants live mainly by fishing and working the surrounding estates. From the summit of Mount St. Catherine, (the highest peak on the island) all the parishes of Grenada are visible. Hot Springs lie on its slopes as a reminder of Grenada's volcanic beginnings. 

St. John on the west coast is home to Gouyave, the town that never sleeps. The highlight of the year for this parish is the Fisherman's Birthday Celebrations held around the Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul, June 29. Boats and nets are blessed before the street festival begins. There's singing, dancing and various other entertainments, including the popular steelband music all of which continue far into the night. 

Carriacou
The most populated island of the Grenadines, Carriacou has superb beaches, quaint rum shops, excellent diving and extraordinary scenery. Believed to have gotten its name from the Carib word for "land of reefs", Carriacou's coral origins are best represented by the six mile barrier reef on the eastern side of the island, while Kick 'Em Jenny, the active underwater volcano, is evidence of Carriacou's volcanic past. 

Petite Martinique
This small volcanic cone of about 486 acres, has excellent beaches on the leeward side of the island. Decades ago smuggling developed as a way of life, with fishermen selling their catch to neighbouring St. Marteen and purchasing any items required.