Julia Hammond 
On the face of it, you might think it’s an odd time for us to be telling you about carnivals across the Caribbean. After all, the large crowds that gather are hardly conducive to safe social distancing. But actually, if you’re keen to experience these colourful festivals for yourself, now’s the time you should be … Read more
Food’s such an important part of the travel experience. Not only is it a way of learning more about a culture, but through the ingredients and methods used it’s a chance to find out about the country’s history and traditions too. The Caribbean region is a fusion of many different cuisines including African, Amerindian, East … Read more
The Dominican Republic is where you’ll find the Caribbean’s highest peak, Pico Duarte, measuring 3175 metres. Mile upon mile of white sand lines its coastline, a fact that hasn’t gone unnoticed by the holidaymakers who fly there to flop beneath its shady palms. Windsurfers and whale watchers won’t come away disappointed. But there’s far more … Read more
Do you believe we’re alone in this universe of ours or might we instead share it with extraterrestrials from far away planets? You might think it’s an unusual question to pose on a Caribbean travel website, but in Puerto Rico, tucked away in the midst of the island interior’s scenic karst landscapes, you’ll find a … Read more
Christopher Columbus sighted Tobago in 1498. Though he didn’t set foot on land, he did proclaim it to be “Bella Forma” which translates as beautifully formed. Over five centuries later, development has been kind to this island paradise and it’s not hard to see what he saw in the place. Unspoilt Tobago is lush, lively … Read more
Haiti isn’t the first place that springs to mind when you imagine a Caribbean getaway, but it might end up being one of the most memorable trips you make to the region. Best of its hidden gems is a UNESCO-listed pair: a hilltop fortress and a Royal palace. Unlike in other parts of the region, … Read more
You won’t find it hard to hear live music anywhere in Cuba. Bands of roving troubadours set up on street corners in every town and city, earning their living from the donations made by passers-by. Surprisingly, the best place to enjoy Cuba’s music scene is not Havana, but the country’s second largest city, Santiago de … Read more
Often when you’re travelling, it’s the people that make or break a place. Those you’ll encounter on the beautiful island of Barbados are warm and welcoming, and the man who’s the brains behind Hunte’s Gardens was no exception. Horticulturalist Anthony Hunte can trace his Bajan ancestors back to the 17th century. His passion for his … Read more
You could describe San Juan as a sprawling metropolis with an identity crisis. Large parts of the Puerto Rican capital feel as if they belong in North America. That’s no surprise, as the island has been a Commonwealth of the USA since the 1898 Spanish-American War resulted in a parting of the ways between Puerto … Read more
When you’re choosing somewhere to spend your holiday, recommendations count for a lot. But what if the place you intended to visit was once dubbed an “infernal hole”, “a vile spot” and somewhere you’d once have been “most woefully pinched” by mosquitoes? Fortunately, those comments come in the form of an 18th century review. The … Read more