CARRIACOU, Grenada -- It's not as easy to reach as some other Caribbean destinations, but the island of Carriacou is an affordable and uncrowded alternative to some of the region's more popular vacation spots. The September issue of Caribbean Travel & Life offers a profile of the island, which is part of the Grenadines, located between St. Vincent and Grenada. Just 13 square miles, with a population of 6,000, it can be reached by ferry or small plane from Grenada. The magazine says double rooms at hotels like the Silver Beach, the Green Roof Inn and Hotel Laurena run under $70 in low season and up to $80 in high season. Car rentals can be had for about $37 a day in low season and $46 a day in high season. A typical dinner of Creole-style conch might run $13 a person, while snorkeling on Sandy Island, including boat transfer and gear from Carriacou Silver Diving, is $20. For more information on visiting the island, go to www.grenadagrenadines.com or call (877) 708-9554. Reprinted from post-gazette.com