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The colonial - and beachy - charms of Trinidad, Cuba
When I started visiting one of Cuba's earliest settlements (founded in 1514), down in the central south coast some five or so hours from Havana's in the late 1990s, Trinidad was a sleepy little colonial gem in the rough – as in, fairly shabby lik
The plantation inns of Nevis - and Alexander Hamilton
A few years ago, the fact that an island was the birthplace of one of the USA's Founding Fathers, Alexander Hamilton, would have elicited very little excitement. But in recent years, since the advent of the hit Broadway musical Hamiliton, Nevis is
Read more…The Dominican Republic welcomes back Azure Air Ukraine
Azur Air Ukraine has resumed flights from Kiev to La Romana Airport in the Dominican Republic. A division of the Anex Tour Group, Azur is flying Boeing 767 carriers that can accommodate 320 passengers each.
The resumption of four weekly flights o
Read more…5 of the Caribbean's top luxury-villa rentals
In the market for a nice place to call your own on a warm-weather vacation getaway this winter, for example in the Caribbean? Instead of the usual resort, give a thought to renting your very own luxury Caribbean villa, which can be as or more affo
Read more…Beautiful, fascinating & fun, Curaçao is the total package
The most interesting island of the Dutch West Indies offers friendly people, beautiful beaches, fantastic snorkeling, fascinating historic sites, culture, delicious dining, and fun nightlife, along with yett other atttractions. Capital Willemstad
Savoring cheese, rum & perfume on St. Martin/St. Maarten
There I was in my white lab coat, examining 40 vials and trying to determine which combinations to mix to get the best outcome. Admittedly, I wasn’t performing some important scientific discovery or creating a medical breakthrough, but it felt alm
Welcome to Santiago de Cuba, the country's second city
When it comes to cities in Cuba, capital Havana does hog a disproportionate share of the attention – and it’s not hard to understand why. But at the southeastern tip of this island country, 540 miles (870 kilometres) from the capital, is another wh
Savoring the diversity of the Domican Republic
The Dominican Republic is one of those Caribbean countries that truly offers the proverbial something for almost everyone (OK, admittedly, skiers are out of luck). On this blog we’ll be covering them one by one. But to kick things off, here’s an
Read more…5 of Jamaica's best all-inclusive resorts
You have every right to have a stress-free vacation. An ideal vacation is free from the hassles of matching the best hotels with cheap air tickets. It should allow you to make savings even as you enjoy some time in the Caribbean sun.
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6 of the top adventures on St. Kitts & Nevis
Saint Christopher and Nevis Islands, commonly referred to as “St. Kitts” or “SKN”, comprise a country in the Caribbean Lesser Antilles’ Leeward Islands. They're actually the tops of a submerged volcanic mountain range, covered with rolling green fo
Read more…7 fun adventures on Antigua & Barbuda
This double-island country in the West Indies is famous for its 365 white-sand beaches, sailing, and excellent cuisine. That said, there are plenty of other adventures to make you feel alive, both on land as well as in and on the water!
Dominican/Puerto Rican/Cuban dancing cited in 'Romantic Valentine's Day Activities In/Near 26 Iberia Destinations'
Sure, going out for an intimate dinner à deux is pretty much everyone's default on this day for lovers. But to make Valentine's Day extra special, seek out an experience that will make it truly memorable for years to come. High and low, on land and
6 St. Lucia allures you won't want to miss
A very popular Caribbean vacation destination known for romantic getaways, its main centres include Rodney Bay and capital Castries in the north and Soufrière down south - also the site of the island's spectacular, iconic twin peaks, the Pitons. And
Read more…Havana cited in '12 Top Destinations for African-Diaspora Travel'
Welcome to February! Since 1970, it's also been Black History Month in the USA, and since 1995 in Canada, as well (whereas it's observed in October in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and the Netherlands). And though the reason for the African diaspo
Read more…The Caribbean rated in LGBTQ+ Danger Index for both locals and visitors
Just came across a Guardian piece published a few weeks ago with some interesting findings from something called the LGBTQ+ Danger Index, which ranks the world's 150 most-visited countries using eight factors, including legalized same-sex marriage,
Read more…Cuba, St. Martin & Bahamas beaches cited as 'beach-holiday destination with the 'X factor'
That mid-winter beach holiday is important for many people. In the midst of grey clouds, cold temperatures and the daily grind, an escape to warm sun and fun sounds very appealing. So, book yourself in for a mid-winter break at one of these amazin
Snorkel Bonaire & discover a wondrous underwater world
Bonaire is a small island colonized by the Dutch in the southern Caribbean’s Lesser Antilles, a mere 25 miles (80km) north of the Venezuelan coast. Safe from hurricanes, Bonaire has a truly amazing climate, relatively warm and dry for most of the y
Read more…Vieques & Culebra, Puerto Rico's paradise isles
The Latin-flavored bit of the USA in the Caribbean that is Puerto Rico is itself a tropical paradise of balmy, palm-fringed beaches, rain forests, and vibrant island culture and history. But when Puerto Ricans themselves want to "get away from i
Read more…6 fun things to do in Grand Cayman
There are plenty of fun and interesting things to do in the Cayman Islands. Here are a half dozen on Grand Cayman:
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