Grenada & Carriacou / Special Interests / Family
Grenada harks back to a gentler Caribbean of the past and in general, children are very welcome here. The main attractions for families are the beaches, the watersports and the parks and rainforests where a highlight is river tubing. One sixth of Grenada’s landmass is preserved as parks and wildlife sanctuaries and kids will enjoy exploring natural attractions such as Grand Etang National Park and Seven Sisters Waterfalls. There are sugar factories, spice plantations and kids can see how chocolate is made from bean to bar at Belmont Estate. Or you could take a Grenada Seafaris, a boat ride exploring the coast or hire some bikes or a family cycle.
There are not that many playgrounds (in Grenada the word tends to mean a sports pitch, where youngsters train, as you will see in Grand Anse on Saturday mornings), but there are beach bars at which you can base yourself for bucket and spade moments and there is soft adventure in the mountains. Some of the hotels are set up with facilities and equipment such as high chairs. Just a couple of the smarter hotels have an age restriction policy at certain times of year, during February and March. There are no specific facilities for children in Carriacou or Petite Martinique, but they are beautiful castaway islands which welcome families.
Môr-Gân School, L'Anse aux Epines - Pat Hughes, wife of the Grenada villa rental specialist Nick, runs a summer programme over July and August for children aged 3-9. Mainly a play group to help out her friends in the area, Pat is a fully qualified teacher and would be pleased to look after your little ones on request.
A family villa holiday on Grenada is as good as anywhere and many villas are well geared up for children. It is easy to find babysitters, and they cost EC$20–25 per hour, plus transport home.
Contributors: James Henderson
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Villa Caribella Villas & Villa Living
With its pitched roof and hint of gingerbread trim, this serene haven is the epitome of classic Caribbean style and ideally located to make the most of Grenada’s many beaches. Sleeps 6. Read more
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Frangipani Villas & Villa Living
Spacious and elegant are the two words that sum up this villa with its fantastic views over Hillsborough Bay and easy access to the beach below. Sleeps 10. Read more
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Beachcomber Villas & Villa Living
Tiled floors and brightly-painted shutters give this bungalow a traditionally Caribbean feel, reflected by the simple and colourful furnishings and balustrades on the large veranda. Sleeps 6. Read more
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Driftwood Villas & Villa Living
Extensive use of dark woods and terracotta lend a tropical feel to this simple, but elegant property where space and openness bring out the best of “inside-outside” living. Sleeps 4. Read more
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Ginger Lily Villas & Villa Living
A comfortable and modern 2-bedroom beachfront villa with a private swimming pool set on its own headland overlooking Carriacou’s Hillsborough Bay. Sleeps 4. Read more
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Indigo Villas & Villa Living
Outdoor living is the hallmark of this modern brightly-coloured villa with its huge veranda, spacious surroundings and easy access to nearby Tom’s Beach. Sleeps 4. Read more
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Las Tortugas Villas & Villa Living
A mix of Caribbean and Mexican influences gives this hacienda-style villa a funky feel, accentuated by its casual outdoor living ambience. Sleeps 4-6. Read more
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Peponi Villas & Villa Living
Stylish and unassuming is the best description of this sleek, modern villa set high on a hilltop on Carriacou, giving it fantastic views over Hillsborough Bay and with direct beach access. Sleeps 4. Read more
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Yellow Bird Villas & Villa Living
A pretty villa set just above the sea on the delightfully sleepy island of Carriacou. Small and quite simple, a classic holiday bolthole with good sea views. Sleeps 4-5. Read more
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True Blue Bay Resort & Marina Hotels & Resorts
Owner run, colourful cottages housing 44 rooms, apartments and villas on a hillside above a calm bay on Grenada’s south coast. Read more
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Amarillo Villas & Villa Living
A modern 4-bedroom villa in quite grand Mediterranean and Caribbean style and with lovely views over the True Blue promontory. Read more
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Looking for inspiration?
- Sail the Grenadines from Carriacou to St Vincent
- Jab Jab at Grenada's Spice Mas Festival
- Dive the Titanic of the Caribbean - the Bianca C
- Enjoy Grenada's culinary and cultural history at Belmont Estate
- Explore the island's natural beauty around Grand Etang
