White sand along Condado Beach, pastel balconies above narrow streets in Old San Juan, the low hum of traffic circling the centuries-old city walls — Puerto Rico has long been one of the most direct Caribbean trips from the mainland United States. Now more cities are getting a nonstop path to the island. JetBlue is […]
Above: several of the carnival kings and queens (Photo: OP) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti began its national carnival celebration in the city of Les Cayes Sunday. The celebrations, which followed last week’s fete in Jacmel, included the crowning of a number of carnival kings and queens. Haitian President Michel Martelly was on hand […]
Above: Carnival in Jacmel (Photo: OP) By the Caribbean Journal staff Following last week’s carnival celebrations in Jacmel, Haiti is readying for its national carnival Sunday in the city of Les Cayes. The carnival celebration, which draws Haitians from around the country and from across the Diaspora, will last until Feb. 21. On Friday, when […]
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