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In St Barth, a Caribbean Rum Festival Like No Other

Boulud, Samuelsson Set for Bahamas Culinary Festival

The highly-anticipated Bahamas Culinary and Arts Festival is set for Oct. 21-23 at the Baha Mar Resort in Nassau. The first-ever edition of the festival will be headlined by celebrity chefs Daniel Boulud, Marcus Samuelsson and Dario Cecchini. All three …

Why the US Virgin Islands Is Coming to Philadelphia

The United States Virgin Islands is making its presence felt in Philadelphia this upcoming weekend. The USVI is sponsoring the Made in America Festival, with a focus on driving visitation to St Croix, St John and St Thomas for the …

Admiral T, Chire LaKay to Headline Dominica Music Festival

French Caribbean stars Admiral T and Chire LaKay are among those headlining this year’s World Creole Music Festival in Dominica. The event, which is being held for the first time since the pandemic, will run from Oct. 28-30 at the …

The Caribbean’s Best Rum Festival Is Set for November

Rare artisanal rums, vibrant ti’ punch, fine cigars, sparkling yachts and rooftop cocktails. In other words, just another day at the Caribbean Rum Awards St Barth. Now in its fifth year, the Caribbean’s best rum festival is back again for …

Belize Is Hosting Its First “Music and Food” Festival

Belize is set to host the first ever edition of its International Music and Food Festival. The new event in, set for July 30-31, aims to “showcase local and international musical artists as well as Belize’s exceptional cuisine.” It’s being …

Nevis’ Culturama Festival Is Back

The island of Nevis’ greatest cultural festival has made its long-awaited comeback. Culturama, the two-week cultural event, begins July 21, running through August 7. Culturama made its debut in 1974 as a celebration of Nevisian heritage and indigenous customs. Today, …

Daniel Boulud, Marcus Samuelsson to Headline Bahamas Culinary Festival

A new culinary festival is coming to The Bahamas in October. The new Bahamas Culinary & Arts Festival will be hosted at the Baha Mar megaresort on Nassau’s Cable Beach. The three-day food and culture festival will be headlined by …

In Nevis, the Caribbean’s Only Mango Festival Is Back

An entire weekend dedicated to a single fruit? If you’ve ever tasted a mango from Nevis, you understand. The Eastern Caribbean island is celebrating the return of its signature culinary festival this summer, with the relaunch of the Nevis Mango …

Grenada’s Spicemas Carnival Is Coming Back

Another top Caribbean carnival is making its long-awaited return. Grenada’s Spicemas is back this summer, with the festivities launching on Aug. 8 and 9. “We are thrilled by the return of Spicemas this summer. It is undoubtedly a highlight of …

The Caribbean’s Hottest New Rum Festival Kicks Off in Bonaire

The hottest new rum festival in the Caribbean kicked off on Tuesday night in Bonaire. Bonaire Rum Week, the first major event on the island since the onset of the pandemic, launched with an opening party at the island’s signature …

Antigua and Barbuda Gears Up for “Caribbean’s Greatest Summer Festival”

Antigua and Barbuda is gearing up for what it’s billing as the “Caribbean’s Greatest Summer Festival.” This year’s edition of Antigua Carnival will take place from July 27 to Aug. 2, 2022, one of few Caribbean countries that are hosting …

This Comedy Festival Is Returning to Cancun

The Just For Laughs Escapes comedy festival is coming back to Cancun this year. It’s a Caribbean extension of what has long been the largest international comedy in the world, with five days of comedy events from Nov. 2-6, 2022. …

Taste of Bonaire Is Back

Bonaire’s popular local food celebration, Taste of Bonaire, is making its return. The first Taste of Bonaire since the onset of the pandemic is set for June 11, Tourism Corporation Bonaire announced. The first edition, dubbed “Taste Is Back,” will …

Barbuda’s Biggest Festival Is Returning

The biggest festival in Barbuda is making a comeback this year after a two-year hiatus amid the pandemic. The Caribana Festival, a four-day celebration of “culture, music and pageantry,” will make its return from June 3-6. This year’s theme is …

The Grenada Chocolate Fest Is Back

It’s been called the Caribbean Capital of Chocolate. And the minute you set foot in Grenada, you begin to understand. They call the spice isle for a reason, and the island’s rich, fertile soil and intoxicating culture are exemplified in …

Aruba’s Top Music Festival Is Back

Aruba’s popular Soul Beach Music Festival is back. The annual event will make its post-pandemic return from May 25-30. Headliners will include Mary J. Blige, New Edition and comedian Mike Epps. In a statement, the Aruba Tourism Authority said it …

J Balvin Is Coming Back to Punta Cana

Reggaeton superstar J Balvin is returning to Punta Cana. Balvin is bringing back his NEON Punta Cana music festival to the Dominican Republic, following a sold-out 2001 edition. The event will run from Dec 7-11, 2022 in the Dominican Republic’s …

Dominica’s Jazz n’ Creole Festival Is Back

One of the Eastern Caribbean’s top music festivals is making a comeback. Dominica’s popular Jazz n’ Creole festival will return to the Cabrits National Park on May 1, 2022, following a two-year hiatus amid the pandemic. This will be the …