We recently published the top 10 most visited Caribbean islands based on data from the Caribbean Tourism Organization. On the list were primarily larger Caribbean islands that over the last three decades invested heavily in their tourism infrastructure with increased aviation capacity, new resorts, tour offerings, etc. and now are reaping the benefits. They account...
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,...
David Bowie's Former Caribbean Vacation Home Available For Rent
Mandalay Estate, a tropical hideaway vacation home built in 1989 for David Bowie on the beautiful celebrity-studded private Caribbean island of Mustique, part of St. Vincent & The Grenadines is now available for hire as a vacation rental. The Mandalay Estate – Exterior. Photo Credit: ©Mandalay Estate Now owned by British businessman and entrepreneur Simon...
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...
Hiking La Soufriere Cross Country Trail
As if the island of St. Vincent seated in the crystal blue Caribbean water isn’t magnificent enough, the trails and views leading up to the La Soufriere Volcano summit at 4,048ft/1,178m are beyond spectacular and a hiker’s dream. Gorgeous panoramic views of the island and the ocean can be seen, along with massive granite walls,...
Discover Bequia and 5 Surrounding Islets
Bequia, the second largest island in The Grenadines is unusual and arguably the most interesting one. Not just for her outstanding beauty of lush hills, sparkling beaches and relaxed yet bustling life — it’s this mix of all the ethnic backgrounds – African, Carib, French, English and Scottish – plus snowbirds and expats from numerous...
WIN a dream holiday at The Old Fort Plantation, Bequia, The Grenadines
Enter now for a six-night stay for two at The Old Fort which is the only fully restored historic plantation in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, dating back to before 1763 when French settlers started migrating to the Caribbean. Operating for the last 30 years as an intimate boutique hotel, it is ideal for guests...
Four Caribbean Wedding Venues
Thinking of wedding pictures with a Caribbean sunset in the background? Do your toes tingle in anticipation of walking barefoot down the sandy aisle? Then you are dreaming of a Caribbean wedding. Luckily, the Caribbean is full of gorgeous places to fit any type of ceremony, whether it’s a romantic just-the-two-of-you wedding, or a luxurious...