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...
Touch By VLS - A Shining Example of Handmade Products From The Emerging Creative Industries In The Caribbean
All across the Caribbean region, beautiful handmade products, works of art are envisioned, designed, created, and sold. Some of these Caribbean handmade products I have discovered on social media or via my travels throughout the region. Sadly, this is not the case for most of the 30million stay-over tourists who visit the Caribbean as unlike...
Visit These 7 Historic Sites in Jamaica
Jamaica. An island of sun, sea, and sand, but one that is also steeped in rich history. From little-known stories of black wealth to victorious slave revolts during the colonial era, there are many historic sites in Jamacia that offer an insightful look into its past and how these events helped to shape present-day. And...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
5 Overwater Bungalows to Open at Sandals Royal Caribbean
Five overwater bungalows will become available to guests at the popular Sandals Royal Caribbean in Montego Bay, Jamaica from November 15, 2016. These floating luxury hotel suites are currently being built on an offshore island from the main resort building and will be accessible by a 10-minute boat ride. Sandals Royal Caribbean: Overwater Bungalow –...