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Crunchy Grenada sweet

KNOWN as the Spice Isle, Grenada is one of the most beautiful islands of the eastern Caribbean and my personal favourite.

Located 100 miles north of Venezuela, Grenada is a country of the West Indies and the southernmost island of the Lesser Antilles. It has a population of 107,000 and its inhabitants are warm and welcoming.

The fertile land is famous for the production of nutmeg, cinnamon, mace and cocoa, with the various scents lingering on the warm Caribbean breeze. With lush green rainforests, an abundance of attractions and a vibrant social scene, not to mention the ample boating facilities, it is little wonder this spicy island attracts cruisers from around the world each and every year.

Grenada has

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