How to Make the Perfect Piña Colada
The iconic taste of a Piña Colada instantly lets you kick back and relax. Invented in the beautiful island of Puerto Rico, these popular Caribbean cocktails are typically made with rum, pineapple juice, coconut cream and ice. When creating your own Piña Colada at home, follow these tips to make it as tropical and tasty as it can […]
Trinidad Chicken Roti Recipe
Roti is an unleavened flatbread that originates from India and many other Asian countries, but is also popular throughout the Caribbean. Due to the great influence of Indian and Asian culture in Trinidad, roti is extremely popular on the island. The Indo-Caribbean population of Trinidad serves up roti in the traditional flat bread style or stuffed with […]
What To Eat When You Visit The Caribbean
If you’ve never been to the Caribbean before, you might be tempted to think that every island offers pretty much the same thing. Don’t be tempted to think this way because it just simply isn’t true. Each island offers something unique, and this is especially true when it comes to the local cuisine. As an islander myself, I […]
Caribbean Rum Punch Recipe
It’s pretty impossible to visit the Caribbean and not encounter some form of Rum Punch. It’s a classic Caribbean cocktail that celebrates our rich history as being the birthplace of rum. Many hotels will offer this cocktail as a welcome drink on arrival, and even various excursions will have their own secret recipe that they will offer you as […]
Caribbean Island Destination Guide: Part 3
We will wrap up this series with the following beautiful islands of the Caribbean: Looking for a secluded, peaceful haven? Then look to Saba Island for your next vacation. Located next to St. Maarten, this tiny island is the smallest in the Netherlands Antilles and is a magical getaway. Four small villages take you back in time with […]
Caribbean Island Destination Guide: Part 2
As part of our “Caribbean Island Destination Guide” series, here is part two of our three part series. Known as The Nature Island, Dominica, is every diver and hiker’s dream. With peaks of volcanic mountains and natural waterfalls and rainforests, this island is a few miles from Martinique and considered an unspoiled island of pure beauty. The Dominican Republic is […]
Caribbean Island Destination Guide: Part 1
What comes to mind when thinking about luxurious accommodations, turquoise blue water, refreshing tropical drinks and white sandy beaches? I bet after hearing those fabulous teasers, you think of the beautiful Caribbean! The Caribbean is the perfect place to take that weekend getaway or that romantic honeymoon. All of the Caribbean islands offer both tranquility and adventure. All of […]
10 Must-Try Local Caribbean Dishes
PUERTO RICO – Arroz con Gandules You can’t get more Puerto Rican than Arroz con Gandules. A rice dish cooked with pigeon peas and pork shoulder, it’s an all time favorite between both visitors and locals. Make sure to order this dish with a side of tostones, (fried green plantains), and you’ll be in heaven! […]
The Top 5 Caribbean Food Festivals
Over the past few years, there has been an exponential growth in culinary tourism. Travelers are longing to find authentic flavors and food that defines a destination during their adventures. This desire is playing a huge role in travel decisions, as more and more reservations are being made based on food festivals, unique dining experiences […]
