By Caribbean Blogger Exploring untouched Caribbean isles- the top vacation destinations offer an escape from the crowded beaches and resorts, allowing travelers to uncover hidden gems rich in natural beauty and cultural charm. These remote destinations provide a sense of adventure and serenity, perfect for those seeking unique experiences far from the beaten path. Whether …

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Postcards from the Caribbean’s most extraordinary places This tiny cove on the southeast coast is one of Barbados’s almost secret treasures. Overhanging rocks surround a stretch of brilliant white sand, while a barrier reef protects the inlet from the wild waves and currents of the Atlantic. This sliver of bliss proves that good things can …

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Mas, the performance artform at the heart of Trinidad and Tobago Carnival, is essentially fleeting: after months of preparation and anticipation, the moment comes with all its energy and passion, colour and fire, and then is gone, leaving traces in our memory — and in photographs. “As the years pass, photographs become our memories of …

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Jonathan Ali talks to director Maxime Jean-Baptiste (born to Guianese and French parents) about his first feature, Kouté vwa (Listen to the Voices) In French Guiana in 2012, Lucas Diomar — a young musician and DJ — was the tragic victim of murder. This event continues to be a source of grief for Lucas’ mother …

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Waterfalls are among the most stunning natural spots to explore in the Caribbean. Shelly-Ann Inniss picks six for your bucket list, hoping your experiences are just like them — blissful, memorable, and sublime! Saut du Gendarme, Martinique Moderate How did these 33ft falls in the heart of Fonds Saint-Denis get their name? One legend claims …

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Rejuvenate yourself in (and along) Tobago’s Cuffie River In the Runnemede Valley at the western edge of Tobago’s 1,564 hectare Main Ridge Forest Reserve — the oldest legally protected rainforest in the Western Hemisphere, declared in 1776 — the Cuffie River winds its way from the Goldsborough watershed, down through the forest, and alongside an …

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In Haiti today, gang warfare and the collapse of government has created a human rights crisis of huge proportions. Add to the present violence longstanding issues of poverty and environmental degradation — with the lasting impacts of colonialism — and it becomes clear that the once proud standard bearer of Caribbean freedom is in deep …

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In today’s world, much unfolds one social media post, reel, and story at a time — and Caribbean or Trinidad-style carnivals are no exception. From bejewelled costumes with extravagant feathered backpacks and creative makeup to the intricate details of traditional mas, the festival offers up a visual feast perfect for online content. Yet, for a …

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This month’s listening picks from the Caribbean — featuring reviews by Nigel Campbell of new music by Nessa Preppy; Jimmy October; Sabrina Francis; and Teddyson John Nessa Preppy Little Miss Arima (self-released) Nessa Preppy, a chameleon among soca’s leading ladies, presents a new album that encompasses new music, with enough tunes to extend the currency …

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Let’s get festive! Could parading or “rushing” through the streets of The Bahamas be the best possible start to the New Year? Junkanoo (1 January) begins in the cool darkness — from approximately 2am — with traditional, percussive music (cowbells, horns, whistles, and goatskin drums) echoing through the streets as masqueraders dance (some with high-spirited …

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