Demand for fine or flavor cacao with its exquisite color, taste, and quality is increasing. And instead of exporting these cacao beans (cocoa beans) mostly cultivated in the Caribbean, they are being used by old and new chocolate making companies popping up in the region. Some of these chocolate companies are associated with cacao plantations...
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...
The 10 Most Visited Caribbean Islands
Irresistible beaches, breath-taking landscapes and a cornucopia of vibrant cultures continue to woo 30+ millions of visitors to the Caribbean year after year. From luxury getaways to affordable adventure trips and festivals, each destination offers travelers its own unique culture and appeal. Here are the top 10 most visited Caribbean islands which account for nearly...
6 Contemporary Caribbean Handmade Design Brands
If you are looking for a unique birthday, anniversary or holiday gift, consider purchasing from one of the six contemporary Caribbean handmade design brands that recently showcased their eclectic mix of hand-crafted products and chic gifts at Design Caribbean’s pop-up shop in London’s trendy Camden Market. Funded by the European Union via the Caribbean Export...
Barrow Freedom Fighter: A Film About Barbados' First Prime Minister
One of the highlights of the year-long celebration of Barbados’ 50th Independence is the release of the docudrama Barrow Freedom Fighter. Narrated by former United States Attorney General Eric Holder whose father is from Barbados, it tells the story of The Right Excellent Errol Walton Barrow who successfully lead Barbados to independence on November 30th,...
Top 10 Caribbean Destinations That Produce The Most Quality Experiences
28.7million stopover tourists visited the Caribbean in 2015 which represented a seven percent increase. Growth was up in all markets including the United States up 6.3% at 14.3million, Canada up 4.5% at 3.4 million and the United Kingdom up 10.4% at 1.1 million stopover tourists. These figures are impressive as according to the Caribbean Tourism...
Bahamas Highest Ranked Caribbean Country on Quality of Nationality Index
Of the 16 independent Caribbean countries included in the first edition of the Henley & Partners – Kochenov Quality of Nationality Index, The Bahamas ranked the highest at 48th position. Overall, 161 countries from across the globe are included in the ranking that was officially released in Switzerland on June 2nd by Christian H. Kälin,...
Barbados & Grenada Win Gold at 2016 RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Barbados and Grenada, who have both mastered the delicate art of transporting and preserving beautiful flowers and foliage from the Caribbean to London for display, showcased in the Great Pavilion at the 2016 RHS Chelsea Show, and both won a gold award for their elegantly crafted floral artistry. Barbados represented by the Barbados Horticultural Society...
Top Caribbean Passports For Visa Free Travel Around The Globe
Caribbean passports are increasing in value and according to the recently published 2016, Visa Restrictions Index from Henley & Partners a global leader in residence and citizenship planning, Caribbean nationals that are citizens of countries/territories dependent on the United Kingdom, France, Netherlands and the United States have passports that provide the most visa free travel around the...
24 Sandals Resorts International Properties For Your All-Inclusive Luxury Caribbean Vacation
Sandals Resorts International is the preeminent all-inclusive luxury hotel brand in the Caribbean, if not the globe as they are continually being recognized by consumers and the hotel industry for excellence worldwide. In fact, for the last 20 year’s running, Sandals Resorts has been heralded as the World’s Leading All-Inclusive Company at the prestigious World...