There is a version of the Caribbean that lives more in novels than in real life. It is barefoot and unhurried, defined by quiet mornings and long afternoons where nothing interrupts the rhythm of the sea. It exists without crowds or schedules, without spectacle. You come upon it by chance, often on foot, and it […]
The rainforests of Basse-Terre. The sugarcane fields of Marie-Galante. The beaches of Grande-Terre. The seafood in Deshaies. Guadeloupe is a layered, fascinating Caribbean destination, and it’s about to hit the travel map in a new way. Air Canada is kicking off new nonstop routes between Toronto and Guadeloupe’s Pointe-a-Pitre, Caribbean Journal has learned. The new […]
They call them Les Saintes, or the “islands of the saints.” They’re set just a short ferry ride from Guadeloupe, the French Caribbean department that’s deliciously far off the standard travel radar. And within Les Saintes, there’s really just one island people visit: Terre de Haut, the tiny, two-square mile island that’s lovable, dreamy and […]
The Caribbean has no shortage of headline-making beaches — Seven Mile, Grace Bay, Eagle Beach — and they deserve the spotlight, too. But tucked away across the region are lesser-known gems, quiet strands with local charm, raw beauty, and the feeling that, when you arrive, you’ve made your own personal discovery. These are the kinds […]
Guadeloupe offers a unique blend of French and Caribbean cultures, set against a backdrop of stunning natural beauty. From the volcanic peaks of Basse-Terre to the white-sand beaches of Grande-Terre, the archipelago invites exploration and relaxation in equal measure.
