The wide brown ribbon of the Magdalena River meets the Caribbean near Barranquilla, where waterfront promenades, neighborhood restaurants and one of the region’s great carnival traditions give Colombia’s fourth-largest city an identity all its own. Drive north and the city opens toward Puerto Colombia, its beaches and its famous overwater pier. Stay closer to the […]
The surfboards are in the water before sunrise. Paddleboards glide across calm Caribbean seas. Yoga mats stretch across the sand. Along the beaches of Cabarete, another edition of one of the Caribbean’s most distinctive wellness gatherings is underway. The 18th annual Cabarete Butterfly Effect has officially begun, bringing together more than 170 women for five days of wellness, watersports, […]
For decades, Martinique has occupied a unique place in the Caribbean. Geographically, culturally and historically, it has always been part of the region. Politically, as an overseas department of France, it has followed a different path from many of its island neighbors. Now, another bridge has been built. Martinique has officially become an Associate Member of CARICOM, a milestone that […]
Aruba’s tourism story has traditionally centered on North America and Europe. Now, the Dutch Caribbean island is rapidly becoming the hottest destinations for travelers from South America. New first-quarter data from the Caribbean Tourism Organization show Aruba welcomed 66,160 visitors from South America between January and March, a remarkable 32.6 percent increase over the same period last year. It […]
