Blue Lagoon (Fairy Hill, 13 km. east of Port Antonio) –– Enjoy rum punch on the shaded veranda or watch the colors of the lagoon change with the movement of the sun. The Blue Lagoon is over 178 ft deep and is Port Antonio’s most famous attraction. Hours: Daily 9 am to 10 pm. Local […]
Anse du Souffleur Beach (Port Louis, Grand-Terre) – this is one of Guadeloupe’s most beautiful beaches, nestled in the authentic little village of Port-Louis. Anse du Souffleur Beach offers golden sand and azure waters, as well as a vast picnic area complete with public barbecues that is typically less crowded during the week.
Bas-du-Fort (Pointe-a-Pitre, Grande-Terre) – this district’s two shopping areas are the Cora Shopping Center and the marina – over 20 shop and some restaurants are located there. Some of them are right on the water.
Aquarium de la Guadeloupe (Place Crêole – Marina, Le Gosier, Grand-Terre) – this small aquarium represents the biodiversity of the Caribbean, from sea tortoises to sharks, stingrays, and a variety of tropical fish. Admission: €11 (adult), €7.50 (students and children ages 5-12), Free for children (ages 4 and under) Hours: 9:00 am – 6:30 pm. […]
Cayman Carnival Batabano (George Town, Grand Cayman) – held annually during the first week of May, this carnival event was started in 1983 by the Rotary Club of Grand Cayman, a major part of the island’s entertainment calendar. The festival’s original name, Batabano, is a salute to Cayman’s turtling heritage. The word batabano refers to […]
Cayman Islands Submarines (30 South Church St., Grand Cayman) –– The Cayman Islands are one of the top scuba diving destinations in world, and with Atlantis Submarines, you don’t have to be a scuba diver to experience the underwater world. The 48 passenger Atlantis Submarine offers a unique but relative option for anyone seeking things […]
Apple Bay Beach (North Shore, Tortola) — known as “the Surfing Beach,” Apple Bay is home of the surfer’s bar, Bomba’s Shack, as well as a small community, guest villas, and Sebastian’s and Sugar Mill hotels. The beach’s best swimming is on its western end where the seabed has fewer rocks. The eastern portion is […]
ATV Adventure Tour (Jost Van Dyke) – visitors staying in Tortola can arrange bookings with their hotel for this unique tour of neighboring Jost Van Dyke Island (conducted by various local operators). From US$158 on, guests will be transported from Road Town (Tortola) to Jost Van Dyke island via boat (during the boat ride, guests […]
Accra Beach (Hwy. 7, Rockley, Christ Church) – a.k.a. “Rockley Beach”, this stretch of coastline offers a combination of exciting waves and calm swimming. A number of visitors that come here take part in windsurfing, sunfish sailing, Hobie Cat rides and snorkeling. In addition, boogie boarding and body surfing are also popular here. Afterwards, one […]
Barbados Food& Wine and Rum Festival (various locations with Bridgetown and other parts of Barbados) – held every November, Barbados, already regarded as a premium destination for connoisseurs of rum and Caribbean cuisine, hosts this multi-day event, with famed chefs such as Tom Colicchio, Marcus Samuelsson, Ming Tsai, Tim Love, Iron Chef Jose Garces, and […]