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★★★★★

“LaSOURCE, Grenada, is a fabulous, relaxing resort for...”

written by NiciJ on 28/01/2005

Good Points
Great staff, activities, accomodation and food.

Bad Points
There are mosquitos; however the hotel sprays once or twice a week to keep them under control.

General Comments
LaSOURCE, Grenada, is a fabulous, relaxing resort for everyone.



If you would like just a few words of advice, let me keep it brief " IF YOU CAN, GO!!"



Due to carrier delays from London Gatwick, we arrived in darkness, but were picked up in a lovely air-conditioned limo for the short transfer to the hotel. Yes, the hotel is very close to the airport, however, during the entire two weeks, I only heard {say) 6 flights arriving/taking off; we are not talking London here! There are only a few days every week when a big plane lands here.



(NB we were flying Excel Airways - Excel One, and although the plane we should have been travelling in was stuck in Tobago, we actually lucked out and got onto a Jumbo Boeing 747 instead. Flight was VERY enjoyable and luxurious. Incidentally, Excel Airways seem to be the only carrier from UK that flies direct to Grenada.)



The ease of transfer to resort was wonderfully quick and easy and we arrived at reception to a cool cocktail to sip whilst we checked in. Our bags were taken up to our room, and we were very happy with the accommodation. Our room had a lovely four-poster bed with fan above the bed, excellent air-conditioning and a lovely roomy bathroom with hair-dryer, magnifying mirror and bathrobes suitable for the complimentary spa treatments.



As we arrived in darkness, we could only guess what was outside our window & balcony. In the distance, we could see the beautiful lights of St George across the bay, but it was the sound of the waves crashing against the shore that we loved. As soon as we woke the next day we rushed to the window/balcony and saw that the beautiful golden beach and gorgeous Caribbean Sea was a mere stone's throw from our room. Absolutely perfect!



There are numerous activities available at this resort, too many to list, and there are lessons available in all. Check out the resort's own website; WWW.LASOURCEGRENADA.COM.



Guests can be as active or inactive as the mood takes. The all year round high temperatures make the more energetic sports a little prohibitive for us used to Britain's cold climate, but nonetheless we had a go at Tennis, Golf & Archery, taking lessons in all from lovely happy and helpful staff. Closer to the beach, all the water sports staff worked hard providing us in lessons and/or support in Windsurfing, Sailing and Water-skiing amongst other activities. I was absolutely useless at the water skiing, but other guests seemed to be natural at it! (Yes, Alison, that's you I'm talking about!)



I attempted to master the Windsurfing, and by the end could sail right out almost out of sight, however I'm not yet able to turn the thing round and sail back, so every excursion out on the windsurf lead to the water sports staff (many thanks, Oscar!) sending the motor boat out to collect me and windsurf board. Even though by the second week they knew I was only going one way, the staff were unfailingly happy to rig up a windsurf just for me, and were equally happy to pick me up when I started drifting over to South America!



The employees at this resort were the best I have ever come across. Everyone we spoke to said the same, and all were planning on returning to this resort again, even those who would not normally consider returning to the same holiday destination twice. One couple were there for their 16th visit! The guests were mostly British/American/Canadian, the majority British whilst we were there. Without exception, everyone was great. People said Hello and Good Morning, etc as we passed and the whole atmosphere was very relaxed, happy, informal and friendly.



Yes, if you want to find faults, you can, but why would you?! You're on holiday, so just CHILL, man!! The place is paradise on Earth, and if you want to complain, please don't come here!!



My biggest regret of the whole holiday (other than perhaps having booked a longer holiday!) was not taking the complimentary scuba dive sooner. I waited until the last possible slot to do the "try dive" and then had to squeeze in another four dives (and tests) to get my PADI Open Water certificate before I left. The diving staff were, in my inexperienced opinion, absolutely brilliant. I was very happy with the safety procedures and training. Qualified divers may book one complimentary dive per day and all equipment is supplied.



Go. It's fabulous!



Nicola Bartholomew.

JULY 2004.

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