Visiting Carriacou is an excellent idea for a one-day trip from Grenada. Start the day early in the morning as the Osprey ferry (it runs daily to Carracou) leaves at 9:00 from Queen's Jetty on the Carenage but it is recommended that you arrive half an hour earlier to buy the tickets. (one way is $70 EC, double it for round trip)

It is a nice 90-minute trip into the small islands between Grenada and Carriacou. You will arrive in the island's main town: Hillsborough. The ferry returns at 5:30 pm, so you'll have enough time to visit the town.

You can spend some time on the beach that is by the town (it really feels like a laid back beach town) creating a nice intimacy with the sea. Done with swimming and relaxing on the beach, stop by one of the colorful beach bars for a snack or try a full course meal at some of the restaurants in town. Stroll along the winding up streets and admire the views of the harbour as you ascend.

Visit the Botanical Gardens where you can relax while you WOW at the view of some exotic plants. Why not try some shopping now? You will find some of Caribbean typical products: batiks, woodworks, jewelry and interesting clothing (dresses, blouses, tops) at the boutiques in downtown and the stores by the beach.

Before boarding the ferry back to Grenada, visit Carriacou Museum, locals are positive: "it is the best little museum in all the Caribbean!"

In short, visiting Carriacou is like getting in one of those small American towns, beautiful and and warm, where you feel at home.