Home to both black sand

Grand Anse Beach, Grenada

and white sand beaches with water so blue and clear that coral formations can be spotted from the air, Grenada's volcanic origin has created a landscape of great beauty and variety, with rainforests, a 13-acre crater lake, cascading cliffs, and hot springs.

Grenada is located northwest of Trinidad and Tobago, northeast of Venezuela, and southwest of . It is 344 square kilometres (133 sq mi), with an estimated population of 110,000.   Grenada is also known as the "Island of Spice" because it is one of the world's largest exporters of nutmeg and mace crops. 

Explore the natural splendor of the lush terrain and discover the history of the Island of Spice with visits to historic forts or the underwater sculpture park. Located in the southeastern Caribbean just north of Trinidad and Venezuela, the tri-island state of Grenada is made up of three islands, Grenada being the largest, occupying 133 square miles.

Sandals LaSource, Grenada

Sandwiched between the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea, Sandals LaSource is located along the beautiful Pink Gin Beach, and minutes from St. George's lively expanse, on the southernmost tip of Grenada.

Pink Gin Beach, Grenada

Only five minutes from Grenada's International Airport, the all-new Sandals LaSource Grenada features all the comforts and luxury Sandals Resorts is known for, from the delectable cookery inspired by the best recipes of Europe, the Far East, and the West Indies, to the luxurious Red Lane® Spa and signature Caribbean hospitality.

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Jamie Beckman Budget Travel via nbcnews.com

Even the most meticulously planned trip is subject to snafus, but with a little insider know-how, you can avoid making the common mistakes that can derail a vacation.

Avoid the traps below, and you're more likely to have a trip that's memorable not for lost luggage and rushed sightseeing, but for the thrill of discovering a new place and savoring it.

• Not booking enough connection time between flights
• Not applying for your passport early enough
• Underestimating the location of your hotel from the city center
• Trying to do too much in one trip
• Not being honest about your interests, likes, and dislikes
• Sticking to tourist traps rather than venturing off the beaten path
• Basing your hotel choice on marketing photos
• Not reading the entire listing when you're looking to do a short-term apartment or house rental
• Choosing an outlying airport that's cheaper, but ending up spending more on transportation to your hotel
• Going to a timeshare sales pitch when you're not in the market to buy

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