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Caribbean Stories
U.S. Virgin Islands: Domestic Caribbean
By Gail Powell, Jan. 19, 2012
The Virgin Islands are a great travel destination. While the islands are American territories, accept U.S. dollars, and speak English, there remains an exotic, faraway flavor about them. West Indian culture strongly influences the islands and ...
Havana with my Father: “Por la Izquierda”
By Julien Farinas, Jan. 5, 2012
As usual, my father disappeared while I was still sleeping. For a second, I wondered what a 65-year-old tourist would be doing alone in the middle of Havana at 8 in the morning. Then I figured ...
Jamaica – A Family Visit
By Sigournee Grondin, Aug. 14, 2011
Wow. Where to even begin. My grandmother was born and raised in St. Catherine's Parish, Jamaica. For as long as I can remember, she's always described Jamaica as "a beautiful and fun place." This summer, my ...
The Bob Marley Mausoleum in Nine Mile, Jamaica
By Joe Tuborg, Jan. 7, 2011
Stashed high above the brilliant turquoise waters of the Caribbean lies the small village of Nine Mile. Protected from the majority of rum-swilling tourists by a seemly impossible narrow curving road, the hamlet is home to ...
Five Memorable Day Trips in Puerto Rico
By A. Gracia, May 13, 2010
1. Old San Juan. With its well preserved Spanish colonial-style architecture, Old San Juan continues to charm locals and visitors alike. Lively nightlife can be found in and around the city, and if you like a ...
Americans in Cuba?
By Paul Todd, April 26, 2010
It’s easier for Americans to get to Cuba then you might think. There are several points of departure – one of the best is Cancun, Mexico, offering daily flights to Havana. With an abundance of tour ...
River Hiking in Dominica
By Michael Mullenniex, March 1, 2010
One by one, our group of eight slipped into the cool rushing water of Dominica’s Dublanc River. Cool and invigorating, the water rushed by us like soft jets from a Jacuzzi. After a 45-minute trek through ...
El Yunque National Forest, Puerto Rico
By Maggie Chen, Feb. 22, 2010
To see the sights of the only tropical rainforest in the US National Forest System, start by driving on a winding, mountainous road through the lush greenery known as El Yunque in Puerto Rico. If you ...
Constanza and El Castillo, Dominican Republic
By A. Gracia, Jan. 28, 2010
The Dominican Republic is a rich tapestry of colors, geography, cultural influences, even climate – all enhanced by a rich history. Upon its discovery in 1492, it was described as a “paradisiacal island of high forested ...
Puerto Rico
By Jan Austin, Jan. 19, 2010
When I think of Puerto Rico, I remember pulsing Latin and reggae music, sunsets that look poured from an artist’s palette, inviting stretches of beaches and colorful towns bustling with shops, art and tantalizing eateries. A ...
Purification on Vieques Island, Puerto Rico
By A. Gracia, Jan. 8, 2010
If you thought life in the Caribbean was laid back, Vieques, an island municipality to the east of the Puerto Rican mainland, takes it to the extreme. Most of the island looks and feels like the ...
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
By Jan Austin, Jan. 5, 2010
As winter’s chilly arms embrace us, my thoughts drift back to sun-drenched days on Grand Cayman’s pristine beaches. Relaxing with a strawberry daiquiri in one hand and an engaging novel in the other, my days there ...
Sosua, Dominican Republic
By Robert Isenberg, Dec. 27, 2009
"My friend, my friend!" the men called as we passed. They started as the sun rose, drifting out of their kiosks. "You are hungry, yes? Here is a menu!" "Pretty necklace for the lady?" "See this ...
Havana, Cuba: An Emerging Story
By Dominic DeGrazier, Nov. 23, 2009
“Is Levi or Guess considered a more elegant brand? Addidas or Reebok?” A couple of mid-twenties locals ask with anticipation. A young single mother shares her ideas on the “What is Cuba to you?” question for ...
Jamaica
By Jan Austin, Nov. 18, 2009
I love to cook and I love music, so when I think of Jamaica, the first thoughts that drift to mind are Jamaican jerk spice, Blue Mountain coffee, the sounds of steel drums and Bob Marley’s ...
