EST. 2010
Author: Steve Bennett
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.
🇺🇸USA
New York Rum Festival 2019 Preview
We're getting set to celebrate the third edition of the New York Rum Festival, a two-day celebration of the very best of the noble spirit.
🇲🇶Martinique
Reveling In La Plage Des Salines, Martinique
There seemed to be something singularly soothing about the sea at La Plage des Salines, Martinique's most celebrated beach.
🇱🇨St. Lucia
Add Some St. Lucia Spice To Your Summer With Chairman’s Spiced Tea
As with all of my favorite cocktails, Chairman's Spiced Tea employs a modicum of ingredients, is super-easy to make, and is decidedly delicious.
🇹🇨South Caicos
View With A Room: Sailrock Resort Beachfront Villa, South Caicos
This view from inside a Sailrock Resort beachfront villa is like a magnet to my soul. I can't imagine wanting for anything here.
🇧🇸Staniel Cay
Smooth and Cool Afternoon Paddleboarding Staniel Cay
Paddleboarding Staniel Cay is especially easy for guests Staniel Cay Yacht Club, the preeminent place to stay here since 1956.
🇻🇮St. Croix
Keeping It Simple At Shupe’s On The Boardwalk, St. Croix
There really is nothing to think about at Shupe's On The Boardwalk in St. Croix. Just keep things simple here and you're sure to have a good time.
St. Eustatius
The Surprising Slave History and Mystical Legend of Statia Blue Beads
Of all the many varied, unique, and amazing types and styles of jewelry found all throughout the Caribbean, none are more uncommon than Statia blue beads.
🇯🇲Negril
Blue Mountain Coffee Time in Negril
Coffee time is always special in Jamaica. After all, this is the land of Blue Mountain Coffee, as bold and robust a cup-o-joe as you'll find anywhere.
🇲🇶Martinique
Uncommon Envy: Shell’s Beach Bar, Martinique
Shell's Beach Bar, Martinique remains unknown to me. This video I just ran across on their Facebook page, though, suggests I need to change that ASAP...