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A month into 2020 and it looks like travel to Haiti may be primed for a rebound. The return of the country's vibrant Carnival is a big reason why.

It was my first morning waking up at Moulin Sur Mer after arriving in the dark of the previous night. I was anxious to see if it was real.

Villa Nicole is hard to miss from the road that winds between Cayes-Jacmel and Marigot. Bold and bright, she seems carved from a tangle of coconut palms.

Days After Your Departure, a short film by Joekenneth Museau traces his journey from New York to Haiti as he comes to terms after his losing his mother.

I spied these stalwart mangroves of Southern Haiti while boating across La Baie de Petit Goave. They came as a bit of a surprise.

Nowhere in Haiti is surfing more prevalent than on the shores of Cayes-Jacmel, particularly the quiet enclave of Kabic Beach.

The series of natural pools and waterfalls that comprise Bassin Bleu make for an incomparable southern Haiti adventure.

Even with all of its troubles – its natural disasters, tumultuous politics, etc. – Haiti remains blessed with awe-inspiring natural beauty.

In Haiti's outer provinces, you'll find the same laid-back beachy vibe as elsewhere in the Caribbean. This is especially true in Port-Salut.