Grenada – One of the Caribbean’s Most Exciting Places to Stay

Comprising Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, this tri-island destination offers visitors the chance to experience three distinct Caribbean islands in a single vacation. Grenada is known for its rainforest-clad mountains, diving and fragrant spices; while Carriacou offers a slower pace and the Caribbean’s longest-running regatta and Petite Martinique remains one of the region’s most untouched islands.

Together, the three islands offer everything from white-sand beaches and waterfalls to vibrant festivals and authentic culinary experiences.

Each August, visitors can experience Spicemas, Grenada’s vibrant national carnival and one of the Caribbean’s most culturally significant celebrations, where colorful parades and the iconic Jab Jab procession bring the streets of St George’s to life. In May, the annual Grenada Chocolate Festival celebrates the island’s renowned cocoa industry, giving visitors the chance to meet local farmers and discover the journey from tree to bar.

Guests can also unwind at Nature Spa Grenada beneath Mount Carmel Waterfall, where yoga, natural mud treatments, and plant-based dining are set against one of the island’s most spectacular natural backdrops. The island’s commitment to sustainability is equally immersive. Visitors can join invasive lionfish removals through Aquanauts Grenada’s Roots-to-Reef program or explore the world’s first underwater sculpture park at Molinere Underwater Sculpture Park, where submerged sculptures have evolved into a thriving artificial reef.

Among Grenada’s standout places to stay is the family-owned Calabash Hotel, the island’s only Relais & Châteaux member and only two Michelin Key hotel. This October, the hotel will unveil two new Hillside Penthouse Suites, featuring private infinity pools, expansive indoor-outdoor living spaces and panoramic views. They join the four Superior Deluxe Suites introduced earlier this year, marking the property’s first expansion in more than three decades.

What makes a stay at Calabash particularly memorable is the owner’s L’Esterre Estate, a 19th-century working farm that supplies much of the hotel’s produce, from nutmeg to tropical fruit. Guests can explore the estate and discover how the farm shapes the hotel’s menus, gaining deeper insight into Grenada’s commitment to sustainable farming.