It can’t be festivals all the time, and November is quieter on this front so what should you do instead? The island is famed for its spices (the second largest exporter of nutmeg in the world despite being one of the smallest independent nations) and chocolate, both featuring heavily in the local cuisine and creating a paradise for foodies. For an elegant experience, try Rhodes restaurant (founded by the eponymous British chef) at the Calabash Boutique Hotel; it offers the best local ingredients twinned with a European twist, a beautiful cultural crossover resulting in some of the island's finest food
With the weather taking a dreary turn in the UK, the pull of sun, sea and sand becomes hard to resist. Thankfully, Grenada is a perfect destination for a winter refuge, and the tropical climate makes the myriad attractions on this verdant isle accessible year-round.
For the active, the Grand Etang has everything from the 30-minute Morne LaBaye trail to longer, trickier trails like the Concorde Fall trail or Mount Qua Qua trail but they all offer an incredible insight into the indigenous flora and fauna. The culturally minded have ample at hand too, with historical estates, local produce, and traditional techniques all on show and many tours available mixing these elements.
In November, Grenada has an average temperature of 26°C, with highs of 30°C and lows of 23°C. If you don’t like rain, then you might want to avoid November as an average month sees around 250mm of rain over 20 days. November is one of the later ‘wet’ months if you do decide to go, be equally prepared for blazing sunshine.
General packing tips for November: