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Conch shell horns have been an essential sound of the Caribbean for generations. That doesn't mean that all West Indians know how to play it, of course.

I was on a hunt to discover the very best Jamaican patty. I heard, my search wouldn't be complete without a visit to Devon House Bakery.

Sunday is definitely THE DAY to find yourself at Rainbow Beach when visiting St. Croix. This shouldn't preclude you from visiting Rainbow on other days, of course.

Tulum, unknown not so long ago, is now very "on the beaten path." Still, there are places NEAR Tulum that retain the authentic charm of untouched Mexico.

No better way to celebrate the 4th than with a day sail adventure off the northeast shores of our home island of St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands.

In addition to wild hiking adventures to such notable attractions as the Conchi Natural Pool, Arikok National Park is also where you'll find a series of sublime little coves tailor-made for uncommon exploring and the type of secluded beach fun we love. Among them: Boca Ketu.

Our time in Negril was short, but spending the last few minutes here on Bloody Bay made it sweet, the final toe-dip into the sea proving the icing on the cake of a truly great adults-only escape.

Clairin, the Caribbean's most bombastic bush rum, can be enjoyed anywhere in Haiti. To truly appreciate its essence, though, you must travel to Cap-Haitien.

It's not Rio Camuy (Puerto Rico) or Grotte Marie Jeanne (Haiti), but the Conch Bar Caves do offer surprising bit of soft adventuring that's 180-degrees from the usual beach 'n chill pursuits so common in TCI.