The island of St. Barthelemy has a mystique all its own, and it is truly unique in the pantheon of tropical and semi-tropical islands that survive almost entirely on tourism. Most commonly known as St. Barts, the island covers only about 8 square miles, surrounded by the warm, clear waters of the Caribbean Sea and basking in an ideal...
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Divers and snorkelers will find plenty of tropical treasures under the translucent waters that surround St. Kitts and its sister island Nevis. The island has some 70 dive sites, many of which harbor rarely explored shipwrecks and even thermal vents teeming with abundant sea life. Colorful coral reefs protect much of these waters, which serve as prime snorkeling spots...
There are a number of annual festivals in Jamaica. If you are interested in any of these, knowing when they occur may help you decide when to take your vacation.
The Annual Jamaica Ocho Rios International Jazz Festival: This year this jazz festival will be held in June and will celebrate 17 years of consistent artistic success, presenting the best...
Booked your break in the Caribbean and planning what to pack? Our handy guide will take you through the absolute essentials, as well as reminding you of all those little bits and bobs it’s so easy to forget.
As with packing for any holiday, you need to use your common sense and think about things like the weather, what you’ll...
Barbados packs a punch (not only the rum kind). This small island welcomes over 1 million visitors annually and shows them all a good time. Whether you’re a gourmet diner, water sports nut or shopping addict, you’ll find plenty to please you here.
The rich and famous migrate here like clockwork. But there are activities for every budget. And no...
There are some holiday destinations in the world that just scream fun and adventure, and Barbados is one of them. This fabulous island full of undiscovered treasures was long considered a destination for the rich and famous, but it is now accessible all and tourists are flocking from all corners of the globe to enjoy time here and create...
Did you know there has been a thriving fer decoupé (metal sculpture) industry in Haiti for nearly 60 years? This unique industry is situated in the artistic village of Noailles, in the Croix des Bouquets area.
The whole thing was started by George Liataud who was a mechanic at the Hasco factory in the late 1940s. He worked for Hasco...
Montego Bay, locally known as MoBay, is probably the tourist capital of Jamaica. You’ll find more holiday makers here than in any other part of the country, and yet you’ll still find parts of it that are relatively secluded! Miles and miles of steamy beaches surround the city. There is an international airport at Montego Bay; therefore, tourists...
