As ocean pollution increases steadily, 7 Caribbean countries have taken the initiative to ban plastic and polystyrene products in 2020. Each year, over 5 billion plastic bags are produced from petroleum products. Each one will take hundreds of years to degrade. The annual consumption of plastic bottles will rise to …
Discover why Martinique was named the "Culinary Capital" of the Caribbean last year. Martinique, a French-speaking Caribbean island, is well-known among European and Canadian travelers. However, it has yet to be "discovered" by the American crowd. Perhaps its new-found fame as the mecca of delicious Caribbean food will draw more …
Dreaming of a trip to Antigua? Here's your chance to take over for Shaggy as Chief Caribbean Officer for a week. We could all use a Caribbean vacation (there are even some scientific reasons to support this), and here's a chance to get one without spending a dime. Are you …
Can you enjoy this favorite winter pastime in the tropics? Yes! Here's where you can go ice skating in the Caribbean. The Caribbean is known for swimming, snorkeling, and sunbathing. But what about ice skating? This fun activity might not be the first thing you think of adding to your …
Justine Skye is launching a new collab with H&M, featuring bold, bright prints, inspired by her Caribbean heritage and her New York hometown. As if being a singer, songwriter, and actress weren't enough, Justin Skye is now officially a fashion designer. After weeks of dropping hints on Instagram, the singer …
Lin-Manuel Miranda, a composer and actor of Puerto Rican descent, is working with Google to digitize thousands of Caribbean art works to protect them from future hurricanes. After Hurricane Maria tore through Puerto Rico in 2017 and damaged countless homes and buildings, its citizens gained a new resolve to protect …
One of the first things you'll need to figure out when planning your trip to Barbados is where to find some great places to eat! After all, you probably won't want to do much cooking while on vacation. First, we'll answer your general questions about Bajan cuisine. Then, we'll give …
Whether you're traveling to the Mexican Caribbean, the Bahamas, Jamaica, or another Caribbean destination, there are plenty of places to swim with dolphins in the Caribbean. For many travelers, swimming with dolphins is a bucket-list worthy activity. Since several species of dolphins live in the Caribbean Sea, this region is …
Police in Martha's Vineyard say two women took a "stolen" Caribbean cruise, after swindling their elderly patient out of money to book the vacation trip. We all dream about traveling to the Caribbean-- but two residents of Martha's Vineyard allegedly went way too far to make their dreams come true. Chilmark Police …
You might be surprised to know that only two billionaires reside in the Caribbean. Meet a couple of "crazy rich" Caribbean people! With such incredible white-sand beaches, and breathtaking mountainous landscapes, it's surprising that the Caribbean isn't home to more billionaires. Perhaps it's simply because most of them find it …
Few travelers visit Bonaire, compared to the large crowds that flock to some of the more well-known islands of the Caribbean. Here's what they're missing... Whether you're looking for a new Caribbean destination to visit, or you just want to gaze on something other than the inside of your work cubicle, …
"The Legend of Cocaine Island" tells the true tale of a Florida man who attempted to sell illegal Caribbean "treasure" he found buried on an island. Over 20 years ago, a Florida man stumbled across a bale of cocaine while living on the island of Culebra near Puerto Rico. …
Looking for something else to do besides make sand castles? Here are 12 fun beach games for families! The Caribbean has plenty of beaches, and plenty of space to stretch out on the sand. But not everyone likes to just lie there and get a tan! Here are 12 awesome …
A Florida man bought 100 generators plus food to send to the Bahamas after the country was devastated by a hurricane this fall. Alec Sprague walked into a Jacksonville, Florida Costco to purchase a generator. To his surprise, another man was there doing the same--except 100 times over, with the …
Nothing can dampen your spirits more than finding out you're sick while on vacation! Find out what Caribbean islands are zika-free! If you've read any news articles related to the Caribbean in the past few years, you've probably heard of Zika. Originating from Africa, this mosquito-borne virus popped up in …
Before you pack up and head to paradise, you might be wondering: Does the Caribbean have seasons? What kind of climate changes should I be prepared for? Spring, summer, winter, fall...do the islands have them all? That's an interesting question. If you happen to live in a country that has very …
Jamaica and Barbados aren't the only Caribbean countries out there. Get to know the "lost" islands of the Caribbean-- the ones "less-traveled". What are the "lost islands" of the Caribbean? The "lost islands" of the Caribbean are countries in and around the Caribbean Sea that are much less visited by tourists than, …
If you're looking for white sand, clear turquoise water, placid waves, and towering palms, head to the Caribbean! Here are the 5 best Caribbean islands for beach bums: Turks & Caicos Grace Bay Beach, Turks and Caicos The eight inhabited islands that make up the country of Turks & Caicos (technically, the nation …
While there are a few snake-free places around the world, the Caribbean isn't one of them. Yes, there are snakes in the Caribbean, but most are not dangerous. You won't see snakes too often in the Caribbean. These slithery little creatures have declined dramatically in number over the past century, …
Do people have special family dinners and watch parades on TV to celebrate Thanksgiving in the Caribbean? Or is that just an "American" thing? That delicious smell of turkey roasting in the oven, the tangy-sweet taste of cranberry sauce, the warm, buttery rolls-- Thanksgiving is almost here. And we're ready for …
