9 Reasons You May Hate Your Caribbean Vacation

We love the Caribbean, it is a perfect place to unwind and enjoy the beach and (almost) year-round beautiful weather. But that doesn’t mean a trip to the Caribbean is for everyone or that it will go perfectly. So just to ensure your expectations are set correctly, here are 10 reasons your Caribbean vacation may … Read more

The St Kitts Scenic Railway

One of the most popular visitor attractions on the island of St Kitts is its scenic railway. This unusual narrow gauge train, dubbed “the last railway in the West Indies” ambles along, passing through some of the island’s beautiful countryside. The rise of the St Kitts’ sugar industry Sugar cane was introduced in St Kitts … Read more

Which Caribbean islands are safest to visit right now?

KLM plane flying over Maho Beach in St. Marteen

The COVID-19 crisis is not letting go. In fact, as you likely know the number of infections is growing rapidly across the globe. This is a terrible situation for the tourism industry of the Caribbean, for which 2020 has already been the most difficult year in decades. While 2021 is not looking promising either, there … Read more

5 Safe Caribbean islands for women traveling solo

traveling solo

As countries are gradually opening their borders to tourists, it’s time to start planning a much-needed getaway. If you need a break from everything (and everyone), consider a solo trip. Solo travel is becoming increasingly popular with women. If you’re like many of us, you feel the need to keep everyone happy. But in your … Read more

The huge impact of COVID-19 on the Caribbean way of life

People of the Caribbean are known for their resilience. After all, few other populations have faced a constant risk of life threatening hurricanes the way people of this region have. Yet, COVID-19 has brought threats to the islands unlike any before and these may be impossible to overcome in the short and medium term. Whereas … Read more