Destinations
Cuba’s remote ‘Treasure Island’
From pirate haven to ecological hotspot, Cuba’s “Treasure Island” is a far-flung gem home to some of the Caribbean’s rarest animals.
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Overlooked Caribbean islands to visit
From Dominica to St John, these escapes set a new standard for elevated, responsible tourism – while still delivering luxurious, laid-back vibes.
Thirteen photos that will make you care about the ocean
Diving can help us explore the role of awe in protecting the planet’s beating blue heart.
The mysterious people of the Caribbean
A rare archaeological discovery on the Dominican Republic’s secluded Samaná Peninsula could unlock the mystery behind the Caribbean’s little-known pre-Arawak past.
The man making the world’s tallest bike
Félix Ramón Guirola Cepero has used everything from tin fencing to PVC pipes in his efforts to build the world’s tallest bicycle.
The Bahamas’ queen of Junkanoo
In the Bahamas, special parades and the culture that surrounds them are known by one word: Junkanoo. For historian Arlene Nash Ferguson, it’s been a lifelong passion.
The ‘Indiana Jones’ of the Caribbean
Known as “the Indiana Jones of Grenada”, Telfor Bedeau has kayaked around his Caribbean island home, walked nearly every inch of it and climbed its highest peak 217 times.
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The city that kept slavery silent
The Dominican Republic was home to the first black people in the Americas. So why has Europe’s oldest permanent settlement in the Americas turned its back on its African past?
18 Nov 20206 May 2019
Havana’s dazzling new makeover
In the 1950s, Havana was aglow with thousands of neon signs. Now, one man has made it his mission to shine a light on the Cuban capital’s vintage past.
6 May 20199 Aug 2018
The world’s largest ice cream parlour?
This state-run ‘people’s park’ offers a for-pennies indulgence for the masses and serves an average of 30,000 customers a day – and up to 600 at any one time.
9 Aug 201811 Nov 2013
Voices of Nassau
There’s more to the Caribbean island capital than its diminutive dimensions insinuate.
11 Nov 20136 Nov 2013
Havana’s second revolution
As state control over Cuba’s food supply lessens, local restaurants are gaining access to previously hard-to-find ingredients, and hometown chefs are bringing their talents back.
6 Nov 20138 Jul 2013
Voices of Havana, Cuba
One of the most iconic and romanticised cities in the world, Havana reveals many varying faces when you scratch beneath the surface and hang out with the Habaneros.
8 Jul 201321 May 2013
Best places to heal a broken heart
Whether an Italian cycling tour or a Bahamas beach break better suits your fancy, these five destinations are the perfect cure for the relationship blues.
21 May 201310 Dec 2012
Gambling in the Bahamas
A casino-hopping tour around the islands is the perfect way to kick back, relax and have some offshore fun.
10 Dec 201223 Oct 2012
Cuba’s eclectic architecture
Cuba’s architecture has assimilated various outside influences over the last 600 years, mixing Moorish, Baroque, Art Deco and more to create strikingly unique cityscapes.
23 Oct 2012…
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