March Madness in Grenada
Cricket (not the insect)
Last weekend, Grenada was treated by hosting the third and final part of the Cricket Test match between England vs West Indies. Gearing up for March Madness in Grenada. Although there are no Grenadians part of the cricket team that represent the West Indies, did not deter the local population for supporting their representative team against the English. What a fine day it was on Sunday 27th, when West Indies won, and took the Richards-Botham trophy, with an emphatic 10-wicket victory over England in the deciding third and final Apex Test match at the Grenada National Stadium on Sunday.
During lunch break and yes, tea time, spectators were given a glimpse of the upcoming Spice Mas, with the parading of the pretty mas, with colourful feathered and sequined costumes, to the traditional Grenada Short Knee, and oil smeared Jab jab, that make their appearance on J’ouvert (which is the opening celebration for the carnival revelries)
Spice Mas is the local carnival celebration that is held on the second week of August. More of that to come.
Team Laluna
Laluna cricket team gave an admirable effort in the Grenada GCIC inter sector cricket series. After a series of wins, lost today in the quarter finals. We are proud of our guys and lady, who gave it their best, bringing together the Laluna family, through good sportsmanship.
March Weather
March was a windy one, adding to the March Madness in Grenada. The trade winds made their presence with powerful gusts for up to 30knots. These cooling breezes, add to the comfort in the shade, as temperatures average 80 degrees this time of year.
It is also a drier time of month, as rain will sprinkle from time to time, to the grateful gardens that surround the cottages at Laluna. But it also means that is also the season when the bougainvillea boast their blooms of vibrant colours adding to the March Madness in Grenada.
Less rain means that hiking paths are drier and firm footing, making the exploration of the island on foot, a pleasurable one. Make sure to book your guided tour with our personal guide. He will take you off the beaten track to discover the lesser known waterfalls and trails. For more information on our recommended tours, check out Concierge page.
Spice Mas
Short Knees Photo courtesy: Grenada Board of Tourism
March Madness in Grenada was in full tilt when The Government of Grenada announced that Spice Mas was indeed going to be bigger and better for 2022, as it had to be cancelled for the past two years, due to Covid. This news came with welcomed joy from the local community and the Grenada diaspora who frequent the island for summer, to take part in the Carnival festivities.
With this announcement, Carnival bands and event promoters are in full throttle to make ready for the Carnival season, that will too quickly be upon us in August. So book your travel and accommodations early, to take part of the islands wonderful celebration of tradition and revelry.
Laluna Summer Special
To make sure that you book your trip to Grenada early, Laluna is offering and early booking Summer Special, of 20% OFF all of our Accommodations of Cottages and Villas.
Book by May 15th, directly with us, to take advantage of this special offer.
This offer is valid for stays between May 1st to October 1st, 2022.
To Book this offer and more information on our Summer Special, click here.
New Entry Protocols to Grenada
The final announcement to cap the March Madness in Grenada, is the dropping of the Covid Entry Protocols to the island.
As of April 4th, travelers to our Tri-island require:
– NO covid test required before or on arrival
– NO vaccination requirements
– NO quarantine
– NO mask
Need to figure out how to Get to Grenada? Check our Travel to Grenada portion of our website, for airlines that service Maurice Bishop International Airport (GND).
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