Thursday 25 June 2015

Grenada: Blue Horizons Garden Resort

Our first three nights in Grenada we stayed as guests of Blue Horizons Garden Resort - a lovely resort about a 5 minute walk to the famous Grand Anse Beach (Two miles of beautiful white sandy beach).

Blue Horizons is owned and run by Mr Arnold D Hopkin who has grown up in the hotel and leisure industry and who adds a touch of luxury with a home from home resort assuring the visitor to the island a warm welcome and enjoyable stay.

Upon our arrival at our semi-detached cottage we were greeted in true Grenada style - a big smile and a local rum punch! What a fantastic way to greet your guests.
The self catering cottages are slightly spread out saving you from being on top of someone else's accommodation and although slightly steep (not great for me with my asthma in the heat) the view you are rewarded with is worth the incline!

If you do have mobility issues ask for one of the lower down accommodations. 

The rooms were furnished with a touch of island design and very very comfortable.  Although we were out all day and out for meals it was still nice to make a coffee and have a fridge to keep our water and chocolate stash cool.

The Blue Horizons has an established restaurant and pool-side bar both serving local cuisine. 
On one evening we joined Mr Arnold Hopkin for a meal and he kept us intrigued all evening with his stories and knowledge of the island and its history, past and present.
The resort was lush and green and very warm with a nice breeze blowing once you walked up to your cabin.
I try to eat a healthy breakfast and the fresh fruit platter became my morning addiction, off setting all the lush, luxury food and chocolate we would be consuming on our daily adventures.
Of course some days I gave in and had the pancakes and nutmeg syrup, equally as addictive!
I thought it was lovely to see the day's fruit arriving and being sold from the back of someone's car! You know it is fresh.
Even though we were on the go there was always time to sit awhile and have a chat and listen to Kendra Hopkin, Arnold's daughter telling us all about the resort with her passion and love for her resort and beautiful island home.

Thank you Blue Horizons Garden Resort for you hospitality on our recent trip to Grenada courtesy of Grenada Tourist Authority.  All opinions and photo are my own.

12 comments:

  1. Looks like an amazing place and one I would love to visit.

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  2. You would love all the fresh fruit and vegetables Nayna for sure!

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  3. Oh wow what a fantastic looking place! I would love to explore more of this world. x

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    1. I love the Caribbean and really want to see more islands but I did love Grenada!

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  4. look so lovely i hope you had a great time!
    www.mybubbaandme.com

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    1. I can't wait to go back again, hopefully before next year!

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  5. SUCH a FABULOUS place and trip and I bet you had a great time too!

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  6. Looking forward to going back as soon as possible

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  7. I loved reading about your trip to Grenada it all looks so Colonial!

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    1. It was an amazing trip Janice, can't wait to go back again but I also want to see other islands!

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  8. Heidi,
    Many thanks for such a lovely review of your experience with us. It was a great delight to welcome you and your group to Blue Horizons Garden Resort.
    We look forward to many more chocolate festivals in Grenada and to the hopes of welcoming you back!
    Warm Spice Isle Regards, Kendra Hopkin

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    1. Thanks Kendra - always planning the next visit!!

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