Things To Do In The Caribbean

31/01/2024

Beautiful St John, US Virgin Islands.

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25/01/2024

Evidence that the British Virgin Islands are not your average beach holiday is most strikingly evident at the southern end of Virgin Gorda. Here piles of granite boulders of all shapes and sizes lie soaking in the warm, calm waters of the Caribbean Sea.
It’s as if the Gods, when they had finished making this little slice of heaven on earth, sprinkled the shoreline with decorations, as a baker might finish off a cupcake.

Known as “The Baths”, these huge granite boulders form caverns and grottos through which seawater freely flows, and they bear testimony to the island’s volcanic origins.

The calm, clear waters are teeming with tropical fish in all colours of the rainbow. The Baths are just one section of a wider nature park, so leave time to visit the inland trails and sample the sumptuous food options. Far more than just tropical eye candy, The Baths will leave you feeling reinvigorated, inspired and in awe of the marvels that Nature can deliver.

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24/01/2024

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24/01/2024

Close your eyes and picture yourself on a beach in paradise...

The sand is such a brilliant white that you can’t look at it directly; the water is so clean and clear that you have to touch it to make sure it’s real. Half a mile out, a reef keeps the dark blue Atlantic Sea at bay, forming a shallow lagoon that is as calm as a hotel pool. The waves lap gently at the shore, playing a soothing rhythm that relaxes even the busiest of minds. Overhead the coconut trees sway slowly, letting through just enough light to allow your skin to slowly tan. Birds sing in the trees and the delicious smell of grilled fish wafts over to you whenever the wind changes direction.

Now wake up! That’s not just a dream – this paradise is real and it’s in Tobago!

Pigeon Point is not the only place in the Caribbean to boast of beautiful beaches, crystal clear water, palm trees or a lagoon, but there can be few other places in the world that combine these quintessential elements of paradise in such a breath-taking manner! The beach is part of the 125-acre Pigeon Point Heritage Park, located near the southern tip of Tobago and only a few minutes’ drive from the airport. The jetty, with its thatched roof hut, is perhaps the most iconic image of Tobago.

It’s perfectly easy to spend the whole day lying on the beach…maybe even the whole week! But if you feel the need to stretch your legs, then glass-bottomed boat tours depart frequently from the jetty, offering close-up views of Buccoo Reef and the Nylon Pool. The shallow lagoon is also in a perfect position to catch the strong trade winds, and it is no coincidence that Pigeon Point is a popular location for windsurfing and kitesurfing, as well as paddle boarding.

13/01/2024

2024 edition is coming soon! After a tumultuous few years, many things have changed. Fortunately, some have remained comfortingly constant! What is certain is that Barbados is still a top destination!

12/05/2020

12/03/2020

Look at the amazing photo one reader took of a majestic Green turtle in Barbados! You can see these beautiful creatures anywhere, but especially in Carlisle Bay, Oistins and the Marine park in the West Coast.

19/07/2019

Me in 10 years time...

17/07/2019

Sint Maarten is the perfect place to escape for a romantic vacation, a fun-filled family holiday or a spot of duty-free retail therapy. It has the honour of being one of the most tourist-friendly islands, famous for its glorious nightlife, busy shopping centres and flashy casinos.

16/07/2019

"Wandering through the cracked grandeur of her streets, it feels like the soundtrack of your own salsa party. And the colours! Everywhere you go there are colourful clothes, colourful music, colourful food – and yes, plenty of colourful Cadillacs; vibrant and vivid culture set against a backdrop of gorgeous faded architecture."

Even for travellers who have experienced a wealth of Caribbean treasure, it is impossible not to fall in love with Cuba or, at least, with Havana. Wandering through the cracked grandeur of her streets, it feels like the soundtrack of your own salsa party.

16/07/2019

"Born in Barbados to an English father and a Bajan mother, Archer joined the Sussex County Cricket Club, after initially representing the U19 West Indies side."

Little over two months ago Jofra Archer was largely unknown outside cricket, but after heroically helping England win a first ever World Cup, the 24-year-old is soon to be a household name. Archer only made his international debut in May, but the Barbados-born-Englishman took his place in the spotli...