Grenadian food reflects the cultural diversity of the island and so its dishes are heavily influenced by the different cultures that have inhabited the island including the indigenous Caribs, French and British colonists, West Africans slaves whose descendants now make up a majority of the population and Indians who originally came over as indentured labor....
Living on Grand Cayman: A Tour Through The Island’s Most Desirable Neighborhoods
The Cayman Islands are a tri-island archipelago consisting of Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac, and Little Cayman. Daily direct flights from Owen Roberts International Airport link the islands to major North American gateways including New York, Toronto, Atlanta, Tampa, Charlotte and Chicago, and Miami is only a short 90-minute flight away. There is also a weekly flight...
5 Must-Do Chocolate Experiences In Grenada
Grenada is known as the Spice Island Of the Caribbean for its nutmeg and mace production, but with an increasing number of bean-to-bar chocolate makers, the island is on a path to becoming the chocolate capital of the Caribbean and one of the finest chocolate producing countries in the world. Thus for fine flavor cocoa...
10 Rum Facts That Every Budding Rum Connoisseur Should Know
At a recent Caribbean cocktail masterclass hosted by the St Kitts Tourism Authority, Ian Burrell, Global Rum Ambassador gave an insightful talk dispelling some of the common myths about rum which has become a global spirit. Based on this talk and my knowledge from visiting rum distilleries across the Caribbean, below are ten rum facts...
History of Caribbean Teams In The FIFA World Cup
Thirty-two men’s national association football teams from across the globe will soon be in Russia to participate in the 2018 FIFA World Cup for national pride and glory but there are unfortunately no Caribbean Football Union teams partaking in this year’s billion-dollar tournament. In fact, since the original tournament held in Uruguay in 1930, only...
Top 10 Annual Barbados Festivals
In addition to beachful beaches and a range of cultural, heritage and outdoor attractions, there is a long list of annual Barbados festivals and significant events that help to attract tourists to the island known as the land of flying fish and birthplace of great rums. In fact, approximately 1.5million people visit the Caribbean island...
Hotel Review: Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa
Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa has been voted the Caribbean’s Most Romantic Resort for the last four years by the prestigious World Travel Awards, and so I was excited to be staying at the resort during my recent visit to Antigua. Located on the shores of Dickenson Bay Antigua’s most famous beach, Sandals Grande...
5 Largest Cities In The Caribbean
Not all cities in the Caribbean are small. Some are actually quite large in size and population with millions of people living and working in them. These large cities in the Caribbean region offer up the ability for visitors to take city break along with spending time lounging on a beautiful beach. With that in...
Sandals Foundation - Inspiring Hope Through Community, Education & Environmental Projects Across The Caribbean Region
One of the more positive things that have happened since hurricanes Maria and Irma passed through the Caribbean region last year is the increased awareness for charitable organizations in the travel sector supporting the Caribbean region! These philanthropic organizations include the Sandals Foundation, the charity arm of Sandals Resorts International which recently celebrated nine years...
Montserrat's Black Sand Beaches
Most Caribbean destinations are known for their beautiful white sand beaches, but Montserrat has mostly grey or black sand beaches due to the Soufriere Hills volcanic eruption. And while black sand beaches may not be the top choice for vacationers looking to lounge and sunbathe, they strike a beautiful contrast against the deep blue sea...