This summer, Curaçao’s national soccer team, The Blue Wave, will represent the smallest nation ever to qualify for the FIFA World Cup. Around the island, however, a buzzing sense of pride makes it feel like the other way around: the World Cup is coming to Curaçao. Games will be played thousands of miles away, but excitement is bursting at…
POV: You’re somewhere over the Atlantic, or maybe you’re already beginning your descent into the Caribbean, and something is shifting. The tension in your shoulders is loosening. The group chat feels far away. And for the first time in longer than you’d like to admit, the only thing on the schedule is the two of you. That shift is…
Cover photo credit: John de la Bastide/Shutterstock.com Carnival in the Caribbean has a following unlike almost anything else in the region. The people who love it really love it. They plan their whole year around it, travel for it, and keep coming back, chasing that feeling of being on the road with a crowd that is completely, entirely in…
What makes an all-inclusive vacation worth it? Better yet, what makes an all-inclusive vacation in the Caribbean worth it? Well, for starters, the kind of scenery that makes you question reality. You go from going through the airport navigation motions, to wondering… what took you so long to say yes to a Caribbean break? When it comes to the…
Every kid awaits for summer vacation and even the families look for this time so that they can take a fun-filled and relaxing family break. And this vacation becomes extra special when they are filled with laughter, nature, exciting games, and more family time. If you also desire a summer time like this, then head towards Jim Corbett, Uttarakhand….
Big Day. It’s a phrase couples have come to know well when talking about wedding celebrations. At the same time, a quieter trend has been making its way down the aisle: the micro wedding. Once called planned elopements, these small-scale gatherings offer a more intimate way to say “I do.” But just because they are mini doesn’t mean that…
Kwéyòl is the lifeblood of Saint Lucia. It’s historic, deeply personal, and full of personality. From local fishing villages to Saint Lucian communities overseas, this lively language has a way of bringing people together wherever they go. Everyone has their own story when it comes to Kwéyòl. Some grew up hearing more Kwéyòl than English around the house. Others,…
The best part of an island getaway just might be the beaches. Having spent time exploring Curaçao firsthand, one thing becomes clear very quickly: this is the kind of island that makes you want to spend at least a couple of days beachside. From enticing green palms to clear blue water and impossibly soft sand beneath your feet, Curaçao’s…
The Bahamas is one of the most accessible Caribbean getaways for American travelers, and I say that from experience. You can access The Bahamas by plane, ferry, and by cruise ship, and every time I’ve made the journey I’m struck by how straightforward it is to get here. From the U.S. East Coast, you’re looking at a flight that…
The pictures from Quianna and Phillip’s wedding at Sandals Royal Caribbean draw a variety of responses from people who see them. It’s oohs and aahs from friends and family reminded of the mood along the private Jamaican beach. It’s breathy joy from Phillip himself. And for anyone who knows the full story of how Quianna and Phillip started their…
