Itinerary and photo provided by Helvellyn Tours
A 100% Grenadian experience!
Originally British, the ‘Creole buses’ were the first large means of transportation on the island in the 50’s. Bringing these buses back into circulation gives the opportunity of savouring the charm of Grenada in the early days! Nothing has changed: bright colours and natural air-conditioning……………..…so, off we go for a truly local cocktail!
Climb onboard our local bus and we will take you to discover local creations, sold by the creators themselves. Better shopping, better prices in a true Grenadian market ambience.
Our first stop takes us to a craft center that produces pottery, bath and body products, paintings, wearable art and so much more…..
Our second stop takes us into the heart of the city, heavily influence by the French and English with its red brick buildings and fish scale tiled rooftops. A two sided town: The Carenage is a port for spotting wooden schooners built in neighbouring island Carriacou, fishing boats coming in after time on the high sea and private yachts pulling up to the yacht clubs.
The Esplanade: Here the large cruise liners dock. Lined with vendors the wonderful aroma of spices greets us.
The ambience continues to flow as we leave the hustle and bustle behind. The bus follows the road along the tropical hills, stopping at one of our Forts taking us further back in time.
Further along the path, we admire the rural delight of the Grenadian countryside: stylish houses, well kept gardens, mango, papaya, breadfruit and cocoa trees with a panoramic vista of the southwest coast.
We allow ourselves to be gently rocked and soothed by the Caribbean breeze as we are taken back to our hotel.
To learn more about this tour, contact helvellynhouse@spiceisle.com or visit www.travelgrenadagrenadines.com
