Beyond Spice
Start Planning Now for Family Weekend 2013

Plan to join your student at their home-away-from-home!

Known for its rich history of spice production, the island nation of Grenada is one of the world’s largest exporters of nutmeg and mace – but spice production is only a small part of the history and culture of this amazing nation.     

St. George’s University Family Weekend takes you beyond spice for an insider’s view of the island, its people and the university.  Our beautiful True Blue campus in Grenada, West Indies will play host to the families of our enrolled students. See the campus, meet the administration and experience what the beautiful island of Grenada has to offer.

We’re looking forward to seeing you at St. George’s University Family Weekend 2013.

View photos from last Family Weekend

Family Weekend guests, we invite you to stop by and join us for the Grand Opening of the St. George's University Bookstore, which has a wide array of SGU apparel and merchandise from which to choose. You can outfit the whole family with our selection of shirts, shorts, hats, and other gear, and you can also find items such as snacks, drinks, and school supplies.

If you have any questions about the program, please feel free to Contact Us.

Family Weekend guests have a variety of lodging options to choose from during their visit. Upon booking your reservation at any of the below three hotels be sure to mention "Family Weekend" to receive a special discounted rate.

True Blue Bay Resort
Old Mill Road, True Blue, St. George’s, Grenada
(473) 443-8783
www.truebluebay.com

Flamboyant Hotel
1 Morne Rouge, Grand Anse Beach, St. George’s, Grenada
(473) 444-4247
www.flamboyant.com

Grand Beach Resort
Grand Anse, St. George's
(473) 444-4371
www.grenadagrand.com

Laluna
Morne Rouge, St. George's
Grenada
(473) 439-0001
www.laluna.com


As a reminder, a valid passport is required for entry to the island nation of Grenada.

 

 

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  Who can attend Family Weekend?

St. George’s University invites students and their families to this event.  Typically immediate family attends, but extended family such as grandparents, cousins, aunts and significant others are welcome too.

• Do students need to purchase tickets for events?

Yes, students will need to purchase tickets if they wish to attend any paying event.

• Is a passport required?

Yes, a passport is required of all visitors when entering the country.

Where can I find answers to my Family Weekend questions during the time of the Family Weekend events?

At the Information Desk, which will be located at the Caribbean House on the Upper True Blue Campus.

What is the first thing that I should do before I attend any of the activities?

Visit the Information desk at the Caribbean House, to collect your welcome package and to finalize your registration process.

Are Family Weekend guests able to ride SGU buses?  Is a special pass required?

Campus guests, including Family Weekend participants, require identification for riding the bus and gaining access to campus.  Family Weekend guests will be provided with guest badges at registration, permitting them to ride the SGU buses for our weekend events.  Please note that outside of Family Weekend events, visitors must request a visitors pass from the security booth to ride the bus.

The St. George’s University Family Weekend provides students and their families with free time for exploring the island of Grenada.  In addition to traditional Caribbean activities like snorkeling, hiking the rain forest and fishing, there are many must see attractions on the island of Grenada, including the Grenada National Museum, Rome’s Museum, Fort George, Fort Frederick, Seven Sisters Falls, Grenada Chocolate Company, Rhum Runner, River Antoine Rum Distillery, Annandale Falls.  The following websites provide detail on these attractions and are excellent resources for your weekend plans:

www.grenadasunsation.com/water.htm
www.grenadagrenadines.com

The best means of transportation around the island is by rental car. You can visit the Grenada Board of Tourism website for a complete listing of rental companies on the island.

Visit the Grenada Board of Tourism Website

 

Pre-Arrival:

If you have questions about the program or registering, please contact :

Joann Vastola
FamilyWeekend@sgu.edu
US/Canada Toll-Free: 1 (800) 899-6337 ext. 1395
UK Freephone: 0800 1699061 ext. 1395
Worldwide: +1 (631) 665-8500 ext. 1395
In Grenada:  1 (473) 444-4680

For assistance with booking your air travel, please contact:

Ms. Regina Cadigan
ProTravel, Inc.
Regina.Cadigan@protravelinc.com
US/Canada: (516) 584-0550 ext. 0538
1 (800) 905-5470 ext. 0538

In Grenada:

If you have questions or need assistance with anything while you are in Grenada, please call: 1-473-444-4680