Rather tempted not to answer this one. After all, the point of chartering the yacht and sailing out here in paradise was surely to escape the crazy real world with all its incessant demands wasn’t it? But if you’re really worried about the sky falling in at the office if you don’t check you e mails or you’d like to truly annoy your friends by posting pics on Facebook the Pandora always thinks its best to combine business with pleasure and connect up in a nice place with free WiFi and a good rum punch. Here’s a few favourites…
Grenada
True Blue Bay Resort. Right at Horizon’s base, just ask for the password and enjoy the ambience and comfy chairs at the Dodgy Dock Bar. Or try De Big Fish with its very fast connection. As long as you have some food at some stage they’ll be happy to give you the password which very rarely changes…
Carriacou
Tyrell Bay. One of the few places where you can actually sit on your boat and get access to the internet. Bay wide free WiFi is provided by local businesses who ask you to make a donation to the local education project, but its not compulsory. It security protected but the password is Carricaou. There is no free WiFi in Hillsborough though they do have internet cafes (so Pandora is told).
Union Island
Hot Hot Hot Spot is available for you on your boat in Clifton Bay, but its unnecessarily expensive. Much better to take the short dinghy ride to shore and park yourself at the Anchorage Hotel or Bougainvilla Hotel in L’Aquarium Bar where access is free. No password required for Anchorage, Bougainvilla (Wind and Sea) was UnionIsland (all one word) last time Pandora was there, but if that doesn’t work just ask them. But if its a bit too early for a rum punch you can always check your e mail with a fab coffee and a proper French croissant at Captain Gourmet, open from 8:00am. There is no WiFi in Chatham Bay, yet…
Mayreau
Head to Dennis’ Hideaway half way up the hill on the road with no name. (Its the only road on the island so doesn’t need a name you see). There is no WIfi yet, but its free to use their computers in the office behind the bar or hook your own laptop up to one of their modems. Dennis promised Pandora he’d be getting WiFi soon.
Canouan
The Tamarind Beach Hotel has free WiFi but Pandora was a bit irritated last time when it didn’t work in the bar location, only in the hotel reception area….perhaps its better now.
Mustique
Gaze affectionately at your boat inbetween e mails from the over the water location at Basil’s Bar in Britannia Bay. dlink or The Unexpected is the free WiFi. No password is required and Basil’s is open for coffee in the morning through to late night drinks. Try connecting with a Mustique Mule in your hand, created with homemade ginger beer.
Bequia
For convenience and location, just to the right of the dinghy dock on Front St in Port Elizabeth, you can’t beat Maria’s Terrace. Pick up wireless 59, no password. Open for breakfast lunch and dinner 7 days a week they are also more than happy to have you plug in if you’re a bit low on juice (UK style 3 pin plugs). Pandora tries to time visits with Happy Hour between 5:30pm and 7:30pm.
Tobago Cays, PSV, Palm Island, Petit Martinique
There is either none or it is restricted to hotel guests only. Enjoy the beaches and the very good excuse why you couldn’t be reached instead. You’ll be back there soon enough.
For some photos of stunning wifi sites, click here
May 19, 2010
Grenada and the Grenadines