Grenada

“The Spice Isle,” Grenada has far more to offer than just sandy white beaches. It’s actually made up of several small islands, and they are located southwest of St. Vincent and the Grenadines and northeast of Trinidad and Tobago. The nickname is derived by the many spices that are produced here, including nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger, cocoa and cloves. English is the official language, the East Caribbean dollar is the official currency, and St. George’s is the capital. With average year-round temperatures between 75 and 87 degrees and cooling trade winds, Grenada is a lovely place to visit at many times of year. Airplane travelers typically arrive at Maurice Bishop International Airport and can then take ferries to various islands, including Grenada, Carriacou and Petit Martinique. Grenada is awash with amazing things to see, including waterfalls, lakes, forts, spice estates, spice gardens, floral gardens, plantation houses and rum distilleries. Activities include hiking, sailing, snorkeling and diving. Before leaving, make sure to buy some nutmeg, rum, chocolate and vanilla, which is sublime and incredibly affordable.