Grenada - Post-hurricane, Is there much left to do? Options

[michaelfox]

I am planning to visit Grenada for a conference in October (4-9). The conference organizers specifically chose this island to assist in the effort to rebuild the economy.

I have invited a friend to join me and was wondering if there were any recommendations previous visitors could make for things that we can do on evenings after my meetings.

We are considering renting scooters from EZE Rentals - has anyone done this? Is it safe?

We want to visit the falls or the hot springs. Is it safe to do in the evening?

Looking forward to some responses.

Michael

[Anse]

If you are not familiar with Grenada, I would not recommend the scooters. My personal opinion is that cars are dangerous enough. The scooters are o.k. for some area's in the South, and maybe into St Georges if you are brave.

I think the falls close in the evening & but I would not want to try and make my way around them in the evening if they were open. The same goes for the hot springs & the walk to them.

You could go out to eat, go to one of the nightclubs, watch the sunset, go swimming in a hotel pool, watch a movie, or get ice cream at Ricks Cafe for a few idea's of evening activities. (IMG:http://grenadatravelforum.com/style_emoticons/default/cool.gif)

[cmt489]

A group of us were just there last week and, while I don't think scooters are that bad of an idea (Anse, if you think the driving in Grenada is bad you have got to visit Asia!) we were advised that there are none left on the island post Ivan and Emily. We ended up having to rent a car...

We found that there was still plenty to do. We hiked Mt. Qua Qua (which may be ambitious if you are there for a conference) and also hiked to Seven Sisters falls which I would highly recommend! Take your swimsuit and enjoy the pools! The scuba diving was quite good and, well, if really pressed, nothing really beats time spent on Grand Anse beach! We also made it to La Sagesse beach which was absolutely stunning. Have fun!

This post has been edited by cmt489: Sep 16 2005, 11:42 PM

[pegoode]

Is the Mariposa pool bar open? Nothing like watching the sunset from the pool deck with a cocktail in hand.

[mieka]

Pam,

Mariposa will close down in October for a month, to do some constructions, including the restaurant.

[michaelfox]

Hey, thanks to all who reposnded to my inital posting.

Anse mentioned the safety of riding scooters - not sure if you meant that it just sent a message that we would be tourists and easily susceptible to theft from miscreant locals, or if you meant the safety issue as an unfamiliar rider.

Just want to confirm that I am an experienced rider - I know LOTS of tourists SAY that and then go home in a pine box or with a serious case of raod burn or broken leg. However, as I live in Bermuda, where each household is allowed to only have one vehicle, we are conditioned to ride mopeds, scooters, etc. from the age of 16.

Now, in a subsequent message, I note that a recent visitor stated that they HAD to rent a car because the scooters were destroyed in the recent storms - perhaps that would explain why the owners of EZE REntals have not responded to my emails requesting information.

I have visited Grenada before, usually on business, but I thought, as my friend was joining me this time, that we could get away from the hotel and move about on our own.

Perhaps I will have to look into a car rental as an option.

Again, thanks for your responses,
Michael

[Neil]

Hey Michael,

i'm sure Anse was referring to the safety issue, as sometimes the traffic here can be a heart stopper.
If you are experienced, you should not have any difficulties. However, i'm not too sure that you will find a scooter rental as they all suffered some loss fromt he hurricane last year.
Car rentals were totally unaffected.
I would suggest a soft top suzuki...(and lots of suntan lotion) (IMG:http://grenadatravelforum.com/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)