are also available for those who want to see the island in a
different light. Private cabanas by the pools and beaches, as
well as private candlelight dinners, are able to be reserved
through the resort as well. Chocolate lovers will be delighted
to discover that Grenada is a massive exporter of cacao and
features a chocolate museum on the island where visitors
can indulge in the local culture and learn how to make
chocolate from cacao nibs, and taste it of course.
ose lucky enough to visit Grenada during Spicemas, also
known as their Carnival, get the treat of experiencing a celebration
of local culture with costumes, dancing and their famous singing
competition with local musicians competing for the winner's title
which is decided by the crowd. Usually falling in early to mid-
August, Spicemas is a celebration like no other.
Sandals Resorts are not only known for their incredible, all-
inclusive resorts, but also their programs that give back to local
communities and provide visitors with insight on the conditions
of those living in the areas they vacation in. e Sandals
Foundation has spent the past year focusing on food security
across the Caribbean and has invited guests to visit local farms
and plant fruit-bearing trees, as well as visiting schools and
tending to students' gardens, bringing a hands-on approach to
helping locals and giving visitors a new lens and perspective on
food sustainability and the lifestyles of those around them.
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