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...
Discover The History Of Chocolate And Its Connection To The Caribbean Region
Globally, chocolate is a billion-dollar industry, and some of the best chocolate comes from the Caribbean. This is because cacao farmers in the Caribbean primarily cultivate Criollo and Trinitario cacao trees that produce cacao pods and beans which eventually become fine cacao or flavor cacao. Fine cacao produced almost exclusively in the Caribbean region is...
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...
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...
14 Historic Caribbean Hotels
The white sand beaches lapping the turquoise waters of the Caribbean are one of the main reasons that millions of tourists visit the region each year. Many stay at large-scale luxury resorts overlooking the beaches, but an increasing number of visitors are opting for the charm and history of boutique plantation properties that once served...
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,...
7 Caribbean Countries Ranked in World Happiness Report 2016
Of the seven Caribbean territories/countries included in the World Happiness Report 2016 Update, Puerto Rico ranked the highest. Overall, 157 territories/countries from across the globe are included in the survey and report released in advance of the United Nations World Happiness Day on March 20th, and Puerto Rico is ranked 15th. The next Caribbean country...
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...
27 Caribbean Triathlons For A Racecation/Vacation
Mass participation sporting events are increasing in popularity, with more and more people not just partaking in local events but traveling to another city or country to take part bringing supporters with them for a racecation/vacation. Running events lead the way with over 500 marathons being held across the globe each year. In the Caribbean,...