Genie Austin heads west from her native Barbados to the SVG archipelago, where the sand may not be golden, but the pristine beaches, quiet cays and colourful buildings are the Caribbean at its tranquil best
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Flipping magic: on the turtle trail in Barbados
Watching turtle hatchlings make it to the sea is just one of many good reasons to visit Barbados in low season
British Virgin Islands tourism showing signs of recovery after Hurricane Irma
Now is the time to visit the islands, says one UK operator, as cruise and sailing tourism return nearly five months after the devastating storm – while rebuilding continues on land. Julian Worker has written a number of travel books including Travels through History : France Travels through History – The Balkans: Journeys in theContinue reading “British Virgin Islands tourism showing signs of recovery after Hurricane Irma”
Caribbean travel update: after the hurricanes – how the worst-hit islands are recovering
Following hurricanes Irma and Maria, the most damaged islands are having to rebuild homes and infrastructure, before the often vital tourism industry can thrive again
Caribbean dream: mixing it up in the Grenadines
The Caribbean isn’t just for minor royals and hedge-fund hoorays. A DIY island-hopping adventure with local guides means great wildlife and an unaffected vibe
Ocho Rios: a Caribbean hideaway on Jamaica’s north coast
On the opposite coast to the island’s busy capital, Kingston, ‘Ochi’ is a tranquil but thriving haven with plenty to do, see and eat – and some characterful places to stay
‘The rhythm of Jamaica has always had an influence on my music’
Growing up, saxophonist YolanDa Brown’s Jamaican parents always told her their homeland was like paradise – and the food, beaches, culture and music were everything she’d dreamed of
New Puerto Rico flight brings idyllic Vieques within reach
When the US navy was kicked off the Puerto Rican island of Vieques, it left a Caribbean idyll. Now a new flight from London to San Juan means tourists can enjoy its solitary beauty
Nassau in The Bahamas
If you like this excerpt then you can buy the book containing this story here The Straw Market, now in a permanent building again, was full of people looking for souvenirs of their visit. The main purchases appeared to be bags, t-shirts, and objets d’art such as carved statues and gaudy paintings. Some straw itemsContinue reading “Nassau in The Bahamas”
Nelson’s Dockyard in Antigua
If you like this piece you can buy a kindle version of the book Julian’s Journeys, which contains this story. ” Next to the Inn is the most unusual sight in the dockyard – looking like a more orderly version of Stonehenge a dozen stone pillars are all that’s left of a boathouse that wasContinue reading “Nelson’s Dockyard in Antigua”
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