Spice island
While on the spice island, don't miss a visit to Gouyave Nutmeg Processing Station, the largest nutmeg processing factory on the island. The Dougaldston Estate is a traditional plantation in the centre of the nutmeg and cocoa growing region. Most of the traditional spice factories offer tours of the grounds.

Carriacou Museum
Discover the islands' history at the Carriacou Museum in Hillsborough, where there's an impressive collection of Amerindian artefacts and mementoes dating back to 18th century when the islands were occupied by the French and British.

Lucky springs
The River Sallee's boiling sulphur springs can be seen bubbling in a number of holes north of Lake Antoine in the northeast of the island, leaving orange and yellow hues on the surrounding landscape. They are of spiritual importance for various religious sects and a natutal wishing well. Don't forget to throw in a coin before you leave.

Ecology days out
See Grenada's oyster beds, reached along a trail from Tyrrel Bay, followed by a short boat ride to the middle of one of the most pristine ecosystems in the region. La Sagesse Nature Reserve, in the south, is a protected bird sanctuary with rivers, mangroves and salt lakes.

Fun run
Make sure you're on Grenada on a Saturday, to watch the fortnightly event called hashing (www.grenadahash.com). Participants meet at a designated rum shop, run around the island following a trail of flour or paper and after about two hours return to the rum shop to undo all the good exercise.

Carnival party time
August is carnival time on Grenada and everyone is welcome to join in. It's a riot of colour and fun, with lively street parties, street theatre, steel bands and calypso competitions that all go on well into the early hours of the morning.

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