CARIBBEAN TRAVEL GUIDE




The Caribbean is…
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Our Caribbean Vacations
St Lucia birdwatching tour, tailor made
Birds, flora and fauna in beautiful St Lucia
Cuba cultural vacation
Immerse yourself in Cuban culture on this 8 day adventure
Cuba homestay vacation
Go local in Cuba staying in friendly family B&Bs throughout
Trinidad and Tobago nature tours
An eco-adventure experience that includes every comfort
Dominica nature vacation
Independent tour of Dominica, Caribbean's "Nature Island".
Trinidad and Tobago vacations
All the main highlights of Trinidad & Tobago
Cuba adventure tours
Authentic Cuba using guesthouses and local guides
Trekking vacation in Cuba
Hiking and exploring the unspoiled national parks of Cuba
Cuba highlights and beach vacation
Balance Cuba’s culture & natural beauty with sunny paradise.
Cuba tailor made vacation, 8 days
Fantastic immersive 8 day trip, highlights and hidden gems
Cuba salsa dance vacation
Learn to salsa with the pros in Santiago de Cuba, tuition, day trips and nights out
Tobago beach accommodation
17 beautiful accommodations in unique eco resort
Classic Cuba vacation, 11 days
Get into the Cuban swing over just ten days.
Trinidad & Tobago and St Lucia nature tour
Nature and bird watching vacation on three Caribbean islands
Cuba tour, The Revolutionary Trail
Follow in the footsteps of the revolutionaries
Discover Cuba tailor made vacations
See the historic sites and beautiful landscapes of Cuba!
Haiti vacation, small group
Discover Haiti on this tour to the Caribbean's hidden gem
Cuba cultural tour, 9 days
Fun and legal tour for American travelers
Discover Cuba vacation, 15 days
Experience the real Cuba on this 15 day cultural adventure
Luxury resort in Saint Lucia, Jade Mountain
A cornucopia of organic architecture celebrating nature.
Cuba highlights vacation
Explore Havana, visit tobacco hills & doze on dreamy beaches
Trinidad and Tobago small group tour
Small group nature experience in Trinidad and Tobago
Classic Cuba biking vacation
Cycle Cuba - Beaches, Mountains and Revolution!
Cuba vacation, West to East
Cuba travel 23 days from West to East
Trinidad & Tobago birdwatching small group tour
Birding with small group in Trinidad & Tobago in January.
Small group tour to Cuba
Discover the fascinating diversity of Cuba
Help rebuild Dominica after hurricane Maria
Help rebuild an eco lodge and a local community,
Trinidad & Tobago birding tour for solo travelers
Trinidad & Tobago bird watching tour - no single supplement
WHAT WE RATE & WHAT WE DON'T
Active vacations
Dominica
Haiti
Trinidad & Tobago
Cuba
Bird watching
Water based activities
St Lucia
All inclusive resorts
Captive dolphins
Giant cruise ships
The darker side of the DR
Our top Caribbean Vacation
Cuba cultural vacation
Immerse yourself in Cuban culture on this 8 day adventure
2021: 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 28 Nov, 5 Dec, 12 Dec, 19 Dec, 26 Dec
2022: 2 Jan, 9 Jan, 16 Jan, 23 Jan, 30 Jan, 6 Feb, 13 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 1 May, 8 May, 15 May, 22 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 26 Jun, 3 Jul, 10 Jul, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct
FOOD, SHOPPING & PEOPLE
Eating & drinking in the Caribbean
Avocados and mangos can grow to the size of a human head in the Caribbean so it’s easy to get your five a day.Bakes – fried or baked dough – are a feature of breakfast around the Caribbean. In St Lucia, they’re often served with rich cocoa tea, while in Dominica, they come with saltfish.
In Trinidad and Tobago, thick corn soup made with chunky veg and meats is the pick-me-up street food after hours dancing at an outdoor party or fete.
Doubles is cheap, fast food, sold on the street in Trinidad and Tobago. It’s two pieces of fried flatbread (hence the name) slathered in curried chickpea sauce.
People & language in the Caribbean


Gifts & shopping
Pick up some spices while on Grenada, the Caribbean's 'Spice Island', and if you're in Haiti, look out for the rare Haitian Bleu variety of coffee.Pick up some Angostura rum or bitters in Trinidad, where it's made.
In St Lucia, look out for the colourful totems made from old telegraph poles, made by local man Zaka, a shipwright-turned-artist.
Markets in St Lucia sell pretty little bird feeders made from coconut shells.
You will find elegantly dressed Muñecas Limé dolls throughout the Dominican Republic, easily recognisable because they have no facial features.


How much does it cost?
Portion of doubles in Trinidad: about £1.20
Flight from Trinidad to Tobago: about £50
Week pass for renting watersports equipment in Marigot Bay, St Lucia: £60 per person