Nature-lovers will fall in love with La Sagesse, a former plantation nestled along a private estuary. Just be sure to bring your binoculars: According to the Grenada Tourism Board, La Sagesse ...

May and June stand out for food festivals and nature in full bloom. July and August, though warmer, are perfect for the Grenada Carnival. September and October are quiet months, ideal for eco-tourism.

In this month’s Boston Traveler column, we’re recommending Grenada. At 133 square miles, Grenada is one of the smallest independent countries in the Western Hemisphere. But the “Spice Island ...