Operation Urgent Fury Today on the 25th, Grenada celebrates its Grenada Thanksgiving in October, but it is not to be confused by the American Thanksgiving with turkey and cranberry sauce. Instead, the Grenada Thanksgiving is a celebration of when the US-led invasion codenamed 'Operation Urgent Fury' landed in Grenada in 1983. The Coup Grenada achieved its independence from the UK in 1974, with Sir...

After 20 years on the hospitality scene, Laluna is still considered a Caribbean celebrity hideout for Grenada. Robert Downey Jr with family and friends were the most recent celebs who came to relax and unwind at Laluna. The bohemian vibe at laluna, with the look and feel of Bali, authentic Italian cuisine served at the beachfront restaurant, Asian spa with Balinese therapists, daily yoga...

As the families get ready to end their holidays, and wet bathing suits are getting a final dry, have you checked ‘souvenirs’ off your list? Not to worry, as the Grenada Grand Anse Vendors Market is only five minutes away by taxi from Laluna. Located on the famous Grand Anse Beach, this vendors market has been branching out and improving their quality of wares...

Ready for the best Caribbean vacation for couples? Well, Summer is on its way out, and the school holidays for parents are winding down. Kids are either already back in school, or at least preparing for their return in the first weeks of September. With all the stress thinking about the other people in the family over the summer holidays, and work, now it...

Carnival is a time to unwind, and no better occasion than for a Grenada Carnival celebration. For many Caribbean islands, Carnival represents an opportunity to frolic in the streets. Some with or without costumes, dancing the days away to the latest soca song of that year. No wonder why islanders have a smile on their face and have a laid back attitude to life....

Laluna was one of the pioneers in the Spice Island, establishing one of the first boutique hotels on the Caribbean island of Grenada. Now they are breaking new boundaries into the art scene with their new Grenada Sculpture Garden. Laluna dedicated part of its prime waterfront land, to its Wellbeing Programme in 2008. Situating their Yoga pavilion and Asian Spa directly on the beach, giving its...

June is considered the most popular month for couples to marry. The weather in the Northern Hemisphere is warming up, and outdoor weddings are the norm. Kids are on summer break; so family weddings are well timed, if you want the kids to be involved. If you have not booked your June Caribbean Honeymoon, time is running out. [caption id="attachment_4084" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] photo courtesy:...

Today Grenada celebrates its Thanksgiving, but it is not to be confused by the American Thanksgiving with turkey and cranberry sauce. Instead the Grenada Thanksgiving is a celebration of when the US-led invasion codename Operation Urgent Fury landed in Grenada in 1983. Grenada achieved its independence from the UK in 1974. In 1979 the socialist dictator Maurice Bishop overthrew the democratic government in a...

One thinks of the Caribbean with warm tropical breezes, swaying palm trees. Paired with a perfect front row beach chair of the sunset and a cool Caribbean cocktail in hand. Now more than ever climate change (for those who want to believe in it or not) is really affecting the Caribbean islands. The proof is in the recent activity in the Atlantic this year (and the...

The island of Grenada sits only 12 degrees north of the equator and has only two seasons, wet and dry. Our tips for a rainy season vacation at Laluna. The dry season usual follows the hurricane season, offering visitors to the island from 1st December  to 30th May, with cool trade winds. A sprinkle here and there can be expected to keep the islands...