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🇧🇧Barbados
Equiano Rum – GREAT Rum Worthy of its Esteemed Namesake
Equiano Rum is a blend of aged rums from Barbados and Mauritius. That's just a small part of what makes it special, though...
🇩🇴Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic Independence Days – Uncommon History
Of all the unique things to know about the DomRep, the fact that there are two Dominican Republic Independence Days is one of my favorites.
🇫🇷Martinique
Martinique Slavery Abolition Day Celebrations
For conscious travelers, the evening of May 21st, the night before Martinique Slavery Abolition Day, is the best time to visit Martinique.
🇧🇸Nassau
Saint James Anglican Church in Adelaide, The Bahamas
The Bahamian village of Adelaide is a must experience for conscious travelers. Saint James Anglican Church is among the reasons why.
🇱🇨St. Lucia
Rat Island, St. Lucia Comes Full-Circle (But Could Still Use a New Name)
Every Caribbean island can't have an alluringly exotic name. Rat Island, though, is more than its unfortunate name makes it out to be.
🇯🇲Jamaica
Fort Charles: Fading Bastion of British Colonial Rule in Jamaica
During its heyday (1600s), Jamaica's Port Royal was the richest and wickedest city in the Caribbean. Chief among its defenses: Fort Charles.
🇱🇨St. Lucia
Admiral Rodney Rum HMS Royal Oak – My Mixed Emotions
I'm a big fan of Admiral Rodney Rum. HMS Royal Oak, in particular, is fantastic. Admiral Rodney the man, though, is another story.
🇨🇺Cuba
Cerveza Hatuey: Back To The Future (Sort of) Sabor de Cuba
The story of Cerveza Hatuey is really the story of 3 beers. It's also the story of a brave man and Cuba's enduring fight against oppression.
St. Martin/St. Maarten
Fort Amsterdam, Sint Maarten – Sadly Decaying 17th Century Stronghold
Like the continued coexistence of the Dutch and French in SXM, the combination of Dutch and Spanish styles in Fort Amsterdam make it unique.