Welcome to Tradewinds!...on the northeast cape of Grenada, there's a villa called Tradewinds. If privacy and seclusion are your idea of and ideal vacation... if you're looking to get away from it all, far from the hustle and bustle of tourist centers, far from the bright lights and city life to lush tropical gardens and breathtaking views... then come to Tradewinds, Grenada!







			Rates: Minimum one-week. $1200 per week, December 1 - April 30, includes all linens and basic maid cleanup service Monday through Friday. $1400 per week, includes full maid service, personal laundry and cooking. Stays in the off season or for longer than 2 weeks are negotiable. e-mail: dthompson@nmhschool.org A view from the terrace

If you're seeking nightly dining out, dancing and entertainment, you'll need to look elsewhere.... but our lovely dining room awaits you!

Three bedrooms, two baths. Superior mattresses. Fully-equipped kitchen, toaster oven, juicer, coffee maker. Radio and audio-cassette player. No A/C. Ceiling fans over beds. Nicely furnished, covered terrace with superb ocean views.

Kitchen and both bathrooms recently renovated to the highest standard.

No cable TV or videos, just board games and conversation...


	The third bedroom and second bath are on the lower garden level part of the house (Not Shown on this Map).

Spend a few moments on the terrace; you will know why the villa is called Tradewinds, and you may feel like never leaving....

For more information or reservations:
E-mail: dthompson@nmhschool.org

Telephone in U.S.:
413-498-0029

50% deposit due at time of booking.
Balance due 30 days before arrival.

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Services available by arrangement

Pickup or drop-off at airport,
$65 each way for up to 4 persons
(1 - 1 1/4 hour's drive).

Food purchase: send your food list and we will stock the kitchen prior to your arrival (remember that we need to be flexible with specific brands).
Cost is $50 plus food cost.

Drive for island tours,
approximately $100 for full day.

Hiking guide locally,
$10 for half day, plus tip.

Babysitter, $10 for half day, plus tip.

Boat transportation
to Sandy Island to snorkel
in a shallow coral reef with exotic fish and beautiful coral.
$20 per person, minimum of two.

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On Sandy Island, looking back toward Tradewinds.

Please let us know if you desire anything else that we could help arrange for you.

Attractions

Many visitors to Grenada describe it as the most beautiful small island in the West Indies. Mountains draped with lush forest and carved by waterfalls fill the island's center, while picture-perfect beaches fringe the coast. Less developed than other Caribbean islands, Grenada is "the original Caribbean". Unspoiled and relatively undiscovered (perhaps due to its extreme southerly location as well as the environmental values of the government), Grenada is home to some of the warmest, friendliest, and most charming people imaginable. Most really do love visitors.

Most people find plenty to do in our area and are happy to avoid the cars and crowds in the south.

Step down from our breezy terrace, to our sunny gardens, and down onto Bathway Beach, a huge protected pool formed by a natural breakwater. The water varies from dead calm to a spa, with jets turned on high, is unusually safe and often deserted.....

Levera Hill, Levera Pond (part of the National Park) and Levera Beach are within walking distance (or short drive) from Tradewinds.....

Other nearby attractions:

swimming

snorkeling

a National Park, with visitor center and ecology displays

a fresh water lagoon with pier, rich bird life

an extinct volcano

mangrove swamps

the ruin of an eighteenth-century English fort

farmers' market

magnificent waterfalls

glorious hiking areas

the oldest water-powered rum distillery in the Caribbean

a small crater lake

hot springs to bathe in

endless empty beaches

an solar-powered organic chocolate factory

plantation Great Houses open for dining

Check the LINKS below for more information on some of Grenada's attractions. Or contact us for more detailed information.

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Map

These maps wil give you an idea where Tradewinds is located in context to your place of arrival and other points of interest on Grenada....

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A. TRADEWINDS villa
B. International Airport
C. St. George's tourist center
D. Bathway Beach
E. Sandy Island
F. Levera Hill
G. Levera Pond

Links
Here are some website links of interest of Grenada. Please remember that not all of these sites are well-maintained or up-to-date. If you need to know any information with certainty (such as a date of an event), rely on the first address most, but consider checking via e-mail to clarify or confirm.

grenadagrenadines.com

divegrenada.com

(And Google has a ton more if you really want to explore....)

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Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some questions you may have.... IF yours isn't answered here contact us!

"Can I bring my favorite dog, Fido?"
Sorry! No pets are allowed.

"Are children welcome?"
Yes! If they love to play in the water and can live without TV, they'll love it. Many of the local attractions are appropriate for kids, too. Even the rum distillery is fascinating. Remember that we do not offer TV, VCR or computer games.

"Is there a swimming pool?"
Mother Nature has built the best "swimming pool" we know of on Bathway Beach. It's an ocean reef though NOT a chlorinated pool.

"What do we do in the evening?"
Read, listen to music, enjoy the sound of the wind in the trees, take a flashlight down to the beach and discover Atlantic needlenose blue fish or race the sand crabs, bring games you can play, meet the neighbors, catch up on your sleep, have a another rum punch, or dream.

"I hate to cook! Will I be able to dine out every night?"
We do offer maid/cooking services. Or you can rent a car and drive an hour each way over Grenada's winding roads to eat out in the city. But that's not our idea of a vacation!

"How much does local food cost?"
Local produce, fish and chicken are a bit less expensive than most U.S. urban markets. Imported brands (Kellogg's, Hellmann's etc.) are available and cost two to three times their U.S. price. You can bring in your favorite condiments and goodies. Some guests even bring prime cut beef in a freezer carry bag. If you eat locally, you will be fine. If you want to duplicate your routine meals, you will pay more. A great barbeque chicken dinner is available everyday at Sylvia's beach cafe right at Bathway for less than $4. The Great Houses in the area serve magnificent luncheons for about $15.

"Why is it so inexpensive?"
Many renters want a pool, A/C, TV/VCR and all the luxuries of home. Tradewinds is wonderfully simple and comfortable. We are also more than an hour's drive from the airport. There is no nightlife or fine dining, and getting to attractions requires guests to drive or pay for a driver. Those who have an adventurous spirit and can live outside a gated resort will love it! Tradewinds is the REAL Grenada.

ENJOY your visit!

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