The Caribbean island of Grenada is packed so full with breathtaking vistas and lush plants that the original Spanish colonists called it "green hills," after their own city of Granada, Spain. Subsequent French and British settlers were drawn by the same allure, and modern visitors to the "Isle of Spice" can still enjoy all the thriving rainforests, cascading waterfalls, blue lagoons, coral reefs, and secluded powder-white beaches that enchanted European colonists centuries ago.

Many consider Grenada's harbor in the capital of St George to be the most picturesque port city in the Caribbean. Situated in the lower extremes of the Windward Islands, Grenada greets its guests with the aroma of exotic spices like cloves, vanilla, nutmeg, and cinnamon. With its panoramic views, cultural and historical experiences, pristine natural environment, and a warm and friendly people, it's easy to understand why the British and the French competed so long for this little gem of an island.