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As with any religion, there's a dark side to Haitian Vodou. It's not all encompassing, as the mainstream media and Hollywood would have you believe.

Halloween always reminds me of St. Martin Carnival as it marked the first time that I really got made up for the revelry.

The Devil's Tail Cocktail is blood-red in appearance, a tad on the sweet side, and fairly deadly in the potency department.

Fort Napoleon (Guadeloupe) was never tested in battle, but as legend has it, death was no stranger here. The tale involves a pair of lovers.

Duppy Turn. The name alone puts a lump in the throat, duppies being widely known as the most malevolent of supernatural spirits in the West Indies.

By all outward appearances, it smacks much more of Heaven than Lucifer's lair.

Irazú's size is intimidating enough, but it's what was discovered beneath it a few years ago that truly cements its place on my infamous volcano list.

Only a devil, it seems, could ever dream of settling down here for a meal...

The Demon Possession Cocktail Recipe with both rum and vodka is perfect for anyone looking for a little liquid courage.