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...
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...
Reviving The Fine Flavor Cocoa Industry in Trinidad & Tobago
Which single-origin fine flavor dark chocolate would you prefer? One that is mellow and smooth on the palate or one that is green aromatic? How about one that tastes like dried red fruit or bright fruit and herbal with sweet vanilla aroma? These are snippets of the tasting notes to describe four single-origin dark chocolate...
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,...
3 Caribbean Gardens at the 2015 RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Unique flowers and plants from three Caribbean destinations were recently on display at the 2015 Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Chelsea Flower Show. Kicking off the summer “social season” in England, this widely promoted flower show attracted over 165,000 visitors including members of the British Royal Family, celebrities, captains of industry and the extended great and...