Windward
- an old Scottish fishing and boat-building village - and the reefs of
Watering Bay still defy the otherwise ubiquitous yacht charter
community,
opening its harbor almost exclusively to West Indian cargo schooners
and
engine-less fishing sloops plying their trade. While the feeling of
19th
century simplicity is evident, the cottages bridge the gap to the 20th
century with fully modernized accommodations. A mere 5 minute walk will
take you to local shops for basic supplies while larger supermarkets
are
20 minutes away by foot. A 10 minute walk will take you to the bus stop
where daytime service is available to town. Taxis are available, as are
jeep rentals -- a definite convenience for those who want to explore
off
the beaten track or want to take advantage of the island's limited nite
life. Excellent snorkeling is right at your doorstep off of our
pocket-sized
beach.
A trip to Carriacou is well worth the
trouble. However,
careful planning is necessary to make your holiday a totally enjoyable
experience. While Grenada has become highly accessible since the
completion
of Pt. Salines International Airport, Carracou is not. Traditionally, a
trip to the small sister island began with a roller-coaster ride past
Kick-em-Jenny
on board a colorful schooner carrying the mail and an assortment of
other
goods to the island's capitol: Hillsborough. Today. there are 9-seater
planes which arrive in Lauriston, Carriacou about five times a day. If
you prefer to fly, advanced booking on one of these flights is
absolutely
necessary.
Carriacou usually attracts the more seasoned
Caribbean
traveller, however, this should not be a deterrent for the neophyte.
The
island's name means "Land
of
many reefs" which speaks for itself for
divers
and sailors alike. While the duty free shopping and hotel-style night
life
cannot be compared with the more sophisticated hot spots like St.
Thomas
and St. Maarten, the laid-back ambience and genuinely friendly attitude
of the local people is clearly a breath of fresh air for those who are
interested in getting away from the hustle and bustle of the daily rat
race. This is truly LIMIN' at its finest.
Carriacou is the home of much traditional
culture which
you are sure to not only witness but partake in during your stay. For
those
interested in ethnomusicology
this is truly a unique place: Next to Trinidad, some of the finest pan
music can be heard here. African BIG
DRUM and dance in traditional costumes is a regular event
heralding
everything from boat launchings and weddings to stone feasts and
vlllage
street fetes. Also, traditional Scottish string music with quadrille
dancing
is a regular event during most holidays.
For those who like to walk and hike there
are many tracks
and trails as well as miles of beaches, which are not very heavily
trafficked.
Nearly every step of the way you will be turning over ancient shards of
Arawak pottery or stumbling across vestiges of French and English
colonial
rule. Or, if you want to meet the colorful characters of Carriacou,
settle
down on a bar stool at any one of the innumerable rum shops or bars and
sample the best rum in the West Indies: Carriacou
JACK IRON.
The pre-tourism industries of the island
still predominate.
The signs of fishing and boat building, farming and animal rearing can
be seen everywhere. A visit to a typical island dwelling will reveal
neat
rows of field corn and pigeon peas, a pig, several tethered sheep, a
chicken
coop, a boat in some state of completion built with naturally grown
Carriacou
cedar frames and a roll of fish pot wire in the shade of a mango tree.
All of this in addItion to what seems to be a disproportionate number
of
children of all ages happily at play.
Remember! Carriacou is
not for everyone.
It is not your typical
vacation
to tropical paradise but a total experience.
To book, e-mail our
agent at: cottages@grenadines.net.
On receipt of your payment we will send a
confirmation
of your reservation.
Typically our guests are arriving from some
far-away destinations
and descend upon our little rock with the last flight shortly before
dark.
If this is the case and you would like to take advantage of our provisioning
and/or meal services, please let us know. We will be happy to
stock
your fridge to get you started for a small service charge. Or, if
you're
up for a culinary experience - kick back on our seaside terrace and enjoy
some of the finest home cooked meals and fresh baked goods in the
islands.
e-mail our agent at:
cottages@grenadines.net
We have just
over 200 rooms
on the entire island. Come visit us!
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