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Requiring just three ingredients, the Daiquiri Of The Dead is as simple as simple gets when it comes to mixing up a great Halloween cocktail.

The stains of slavery mar the foundations of many notable structures in the Americas, le Église Saint-Thomas du Diamant among them.

Tiki culture doesn't jive with the real Caribbean to me. In the case of the Jungle Oiseau, though, the disparate tropic traditions come together nicely.

Marina Pointe du Bout is one of the busiest ports in Martinique. In-between the bustle of the big boats, though, local fisherman still make their way.

Chasing waterfalls in Martinique doesn't always require careful planning or arduous treks. Such is the case with the Cascade du Saut Gendarme.

Facing the sea elevated above the hot sand, a Biere Lorraine within reach, you'll emit your own special brand of radiant heat at Le Petibonum in Martinique.

Petits Pâtés Antillais are to the French West Indies as empanadas are to the Spanish islands and pates are to the USVI. Here's the recipe...

Twilight time on Sundays in the Caribbean isn't solely about sipping rum while admiring the sunset. For many, it's time to go to work.

Dlo Ferré, a hot spring pool carved into the rocks along the sea in Martinique, isn't all that hot, but the setting is still pretty sweet.