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Steve Bennett

PR guy by trade, West Indian by birth, Steve has been helping journalists tell stories about the Caribbean for the past 20+ years. As co-founder, editorial director and principal voice of Uncommon Caribbean, Steve shares a personal and uniquely-informed view of the authentic side of Caribbean travel and culture every day. Steve’s travels have taken him to 39 Caribbean destinations (and counting), many of which he’s visited while leading media tours as the head of his travel-focused public relations agency, SBPR Corp. This depth of experience has taught him that the uncommon is not relegated to the region’s most far flung and little-known destinations.

Mount Gay water well shed
🇧🇧Barbados

Mount Gay Water Well – The Heart of Barbados Rum Since 1703

Though humble in appearance, the Mount Gay Water Well is the heart of one of the world's most celebrated rum distilleries.
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Frederiksted Villa With a View
🇻🇮St. Croix

Frederiksted Villa With a View – Villa Regina Bella

Villa Regina Bella (a luxury Frederiksted Villa!) is the new best place to wake up in Freedom City. The view is a big reason why.
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Cast Net Fishing
Caribbean

Cast Net Fishing – Uncommon Envy

Like most Dads, my Old Man taught me a great many things over the years. Cast net fishing, though, was not one of them.
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Mudjin Harbour Beach Zen
🇹🇨Middle Caicos

Mudjin Harbour Beach Zen: A Virtual Balm for Spring Allergies

Spring allergies have me sneezing, snotting, and altogether feeling miserable each March. A dose of Mudjin Harbour beach zen helps a bit.
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🇹🇹Trinidad

Carib BLUE: Ultra-Premium ‘Strong Lager’ Disappointment

Launched in 2021, Carib BLUE is an ultra-premium strong lager from Trinidad that sadly is not much of a departure from regular Carib to me.
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Coffee Travel Heaven in Puerto Rico
🇵🇷Puerto Rico

Coffee Travel Heaven at Hacienda Lealtad, Puerto Rico

Coffee travel is redefining what it means to take a coffee break. Hacienda Lealtad in Puerto Rico looks like a great spot to get a fix.
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Capt Gary toes
🇺🇸Florida Keys

Toes In the Sea at Alligator Reef, Islamorada

Toes in sand, drink in hand applies most everywhere we roam. Toes in the sea, bum on a boat, though, is better when visiting Islamorada.
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Clearest Water In The Caribbean
🇻🇮St. Croix

Clearest Water In The Caribbean – My Biased Opinion

Trying to determine which destination has the clearest water in the Caribbean is a fool's errand. I do have a favorite, though.
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Mount Gay Rum Barrel
🇧🇧Barbados

Mount Gay Rum Barrel Graffiti – Thankfully Banned for Rum’s Sake

Each Mount Gay rum barrel stored in the company's aging warehouses is adorned with symbols, words, and numbers. Some do not belong.
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