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A Day At Coyaba Beach Resort

in Grenada Adventures on April 6, 2021 September 3, 2021 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email 8

Every now and then you need to take a brain break – a day off from the projects, assignments and all the work to relax and recharge. Sometimes, that means spending a quiet day reading…

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Island Girl Musings: Farewell 2020!

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On this day last year I was in tears. This blog, that I had just re-launched, was broken. Everyone else could read and enjoy my posts, but whenever I tried to do something on it,…

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The Halloween Cupcake Project

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“Come on Frankie!” George shouted. “We’re going to be late for the Monster Mash Bash.”   “Let’s go this way. It’s shorter!” Frankie said, pointing down a dark road. “We’ll get to the party in…

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Sun Hunters Grenada: An Epic Off-Road Adventure

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“Press, press, press! We not stopping!”   In keeping with my promise to take full advantage of our Paradise at Home, my friends and I went on an epic September Sunday adventure to Hog Island…

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Let’s Staycation in Paradise

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This post contains an affiliate link. This means that if you make a purchase using this link, I may get a small commission at no extra cost to you.   In response to the COVID-19…

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UPDATED: Grenada COVID-19 Entry Guidelines

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Grenada COVID-19 Entry Guidelines. Last Updated: April 9, 2022   Grenada is open! On April 4th 2022, Grenada’s state of emergency was revoked and all COVID-19 related travel protocols were lifted.   This means that…

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The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide To Playing Pretty Mas

in Caribbean Adventures Carnival Fun Grenada Adventures on June 25, 2020 February 19, 2022 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email 10

As an avid mas player with more than 25 years of carnival experience, one of the first questions I get when I make new online friends is “how do I get a pretty outfit like…

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The Cocoa Revolution: A Grenada Chocolate Story

in Food Grenada Adventures on May 22, 2020 July 12, 2021 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email 9

This story was inspired by this blog post I wrote in 2013, and the 2019 Grenada Chocolate Festival. Even though the festival couldn’t happen physically this year, the month of May became Grenada Chocolate month, and…

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Magic of Carnival: Trinidad Inspired Cupcakes

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I fell in love with Olatunji’s song ‘Thankful’ the moment I heard it. Even now, weeks after Trinidad Carnival, I find myself spontaneously bursting into song, belting out the lyrics as I walk around the…

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Trinidad Carnival 2020: The Greatest Show On Earth

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Trinidad Carnival: The Greatest Show on Earth   I got my first taste of Trinidad carnival in 2005. I was 17 years old and in Trinidad during the carnival season to have my wisdom teeth…

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Adventures of an Island Girl Thanks for stopping by! I am Alyssa, a Caribbean blogger from Grenada, sharing stories inspired by Grenada and the world.

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