Those in search of the ordinary, the bland, and the conventional are strongly advised to steer clear of the island of Grenada - and doubly so for the establishment known as Mount Cinnamon. Anyone who prefers "average" and enjoy only that which is mild and unsurprising will be deeply disappointed; Mount Cinnamon is not an over-processed, plastic-wrapped, industrial hotel, nor is it located on an average, flat, boring beach. It is, as the name suggests, on a mountain, one which slopes down tropical hillsides, over a lush lawn, to a wide ***** of perfect white sand, right into some of the most beautiful waters in the entire Caribbean Sea. This place is, quite simply put, unique and deeply special. It is possible, should one choose, to spend your time there planted on a deck chair, umbrella overhead and drink in hand, doing very little. That, however, might be a mistake. There is much to be done here, and when you arrive you can feel it coming up through the soles of your feet - that richness springing up from the volcanic soil and the fervent history of this place. It demands at least a little doing, even from those of us who are exhausted by doing in our daily lives, Go, if you can tear yourself from the hillside views, warm water, and perfect sand, go and explore. You will not be disappointed, for forests, farms, mountains, cloud-ringed summits, and dormant volcano crater lakes filled with fish await. Learn the story of how chocolate is made from those who still make it by hand, exactly as it was done centuries ago. Hear the history spoken by those who know it, who lived it. On the topic of Mount Cinnamon's hospitality, there is little to be said, except that it is matched only by the hospitality of Grenada itself. There is an optimism, an openness, and a readiness to engage which is refreshing for those of us coming from places where the culture has grown bitter and divided. The smiles are quite genuine, the inquiries and offers to help are sincere. It is a real place with real people, not automatons. The welcome they will give you is genuine, and for that reason, it is invaluable in a world where genuine is a rare commodity. Consider the food of Grenada and you will find, very soon, depth and complexity, as well as abundance. The flag of this island nature features nutmeg, and that is no accident. The Spice Island holds a tremendous secret, one which is shared here with some trepidation, for fear that crowds will flock there and make it harder to appreciate - the food is simply the best in the Caribbean, possibly the hemisphere. Every meal at Mount Cinnamon was extraordinary, from the routine breakfast to the beachside dinner feasts. The chefs must be unsung heroes, living in secret on the shores of that island, hiding their gifts and sharing them only with the select few for reasons that defy explanation. Eat at Savvy's at Mount Cinnamon and you will eat well. Very, very well. Drink their signature cocktails, perfectly paired with the food, a