Hey Christine,
This was written towards the beginning of my ultimate 2-year stint in Grenada. If you really want the scoop on life there (and many Caribbean islands, for that matter), check out: https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/random-observations-about-grenada/

Hi Kaity,
There aren’t a lot of “non-touristy” places in Grenada to stay; I’ve heard good things about Jenny’s place http://www.jennysplacegrenada.com/ (which is in an ideal location on Grand Anse beach, and within walking distance to the grocery stores, but isn’t particularly cheap).
Further off the beaten track is Island View in Woburn…a wee bit of a dodgy area (more so for locals than tourists however) and a bus ride from anywhere, but certainly a cultural experience and apparently quite inexpensive. It’s one of those “inside scoop” places; you won’t find a website for them.
Depending on the 8 weeks you’ll be there, you might be able to snag some student housing while the University students are off for the summer. Check out the SGU website (St George’s University); you may find some leads there.

I am student from Montreal, Canada and I will be travelling to Grenada with three other classmates to complete a dietetics internship for 8 weeks. I love reading your articles on Grenada and am wondering if you have any advice on finding inexpensive accommodations there? Many of the websites I am looking at seem to all be touristy. Please let me know if you can point me in the right direction!

Thanks

Hi Mimi,
Actually, there are 4 strains of dengue fever. Two are worse than the others; the two bad strains (a former partner of mine had one of them in Thailand) requires hospitalization, and IF it gets really bad – but not always – blood transfusions.
The other two are not as severe – I had one of the less severe strains.

And there is no cure for dengue fever, nor is there a vaccine. You simply have to endure it. Blood transfusions are required only if the platelet count becomes so low that internal haemorrhaging starts.

Trust me – I know!

@Baron’s – Ah yes; I have many “lives” (past and present) that are complimentary and contradictory! And as for Grenada, I had the use of a few vehicles to get around the island (as will be evidenced in my “Driving in Grenada” post – to be published soon!).