Situated within it's own lush tropical grounds, with a commanding view of Lance Aux Epinés Bay and the Caribbean Sea, in a fashionable, quiet and exclusive residential area on the south coast of the island. This detached villa, with an indoor mosaic tiled swimming pool of which you will have exclusive use of, has two double bedrooms both with en suite facilities. http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Grenada/grenadajewelofthecaribbean/hotel/1687/33/ en-us Copyright 1998 e-TravelMedia.com/CaribbeanMag.com Sat, 6 Sep 2008 13:29:18 EST The indoor patio area is the focal point of the villa and this offers complete privacy. Here, breakfast can be taken to a chorus of songbirds while at sundown you can enjoy a rum punch or two to the sound of the night creatures stirring from their slumber. Or, why not relax and ease away your cares by taking a dip in the pool under the stars of the Caribbean sky? The grounds that surround the villa are filled with an array of tropical plants. Frangipani, flamboyant, jasmine, bouganvillea, banana, guava, nutmeg and lime trees. Our housekeeper, Philomena is there to keep house and she will attend to the housework during your stay. If desired she will cook you a local dish. Park Drive is centrally located. Approximately ten minutes from Point Salines International Airport and from the centre of St. George's, the capital city. We recommend that you hire a car during your stay on the island. We can organise this for you with a leading car hire company on the island. On arrival at Point Salines International Airport you will be met by our taxi driver, Simon of Mandoo Tours. The journey to the house is only a 10 minutes ride. You will be shown around the house by our housekeeper and given a set of keys. Before you arrive we organise on your behalf for a small supply of groceries to be purchased. Please state if you are vegetarians. This can be arranged for you with a local leading car hire company. An average car hire vehicle is a Suzuki Jeep which is more than fine for the island. Credit card transactions only for car rentals. A local licence is required and this will be provided by the rental company - EC$30/35 (US$13+) when you submit your British/International Driving Licence. Car Hire on the island is not available to under 26 year olds. In order to give yourself time to adjust we recommend that you take receipt of your car hire the morning after your arrival. Your car will be delivered to the house at a mutually agreed time. On the evening of arrival if you wish to dine out, our taxi service is available for hire. Details of which are located at the property. Driving in Grenada is on the left hand side. Known fondly as the 'Isle of Spice', being situated 12º north of the Equator, and therefore well within the tropics, it is a truly special place to visit. The warmth and the charm of the islanders will capture your heart and your imagination. You will come home feeling relaxed and refreshed. The landscape is one of the prettiest in the Caribbean, with many spectacular and unspoilt beaches; majestic mountain views; valleys and waterfalls. There is a tropical rain forest (Grand Etang) and a crater lake. The island is overflowing with banana and cocoa plantations, tropical fruits and flowers and the sweet aroma of spices. Despite being one of the more developed islands in the Caribbean, it is quite untouched by commercialism and has retained its character. Rarely will you see a building taller than a coconut tree! The capital city is St. George's. Nestled into a hillside above a busy harbour it is known as the jewel in the Caribbean. Alluring by day and sparkling by night, it has retained a certain charm and character now lost by many of its counterparts. Visit any of the hilltop restaurants or bars, and you will see for yourself how the city sparkles like a thousand diamonds at night. For the explorer there are many attractions. These include - rum factories, sugar mills, plantations and areas of archaeological interest. There are also waterfalls, a tropical rain forest and a nature reserve not to mention some of the finest unspoilt silver beaches in the Caribbean, most of which are usually fringed with sea grape and coconut trees to shield you from the tropical sun. As there are no private beaches in Grenada so access to every beach must be made available to the general public. Indoor and Outdoor Patio areas Mosaic tiled plunge pool. BBQ Area A fully equipped hand crafted kitchen of local white cedar wood. A pool shower room TV and Cable Television Video Machine – USA system DVD - International System Cassette/Radio + CD System Cordless Telephones Fax Machine All Towels and Linen are provided - Except beach towels Laundry room with automatic washing machine. Maid Service Nearby are three beautiful unspoilt sandy beaches and rocky coves all of which are in walking distance. Prickly Bay, a mere ten minutes walk from the house, has a variety of facilities, including a mini-market and a marina. Good supermarkets are close by at Grande Anse, the famous white golden sands beach of the Caribbean. This area is a popular tourist location and you will find many of Grenada's leading hotels, bars, restaurants, banks and shopping malls. In addition to other daytime and night-time attractions. There are some really lovely beachside restaurants and bars on the island. In addition to more luxury styled restaurants too which are occasionally attached to the hotels but allow independent bookings. Its a case of how you want to dine out and how formal or informal you wish your evening to be. Type: Villa No. of Rooms: 8 Beach Location: Near Beach (Walking Distance) http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Grenada/grenadajewelofthecaribbean/hotel/1687/33/ Sat, 6 Sep 2008 13:29:18 EST