Showing posts with label Caribbean Festivals. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Caribbean Festivals. Show all posts
Cayman Carnival Batabano
Travel April 29 to May 5, 2010
From only $689/per person!
Rate includes:
4 Nights Accomodations at Sunshine Suites
Continental Breakfast Daily
Roundtrip Transfers
Hotel Taxes & Service Fees
Roundtrip Airfare from Miami
Ready to book? Contact us! We can arrange your trip from any US city connecting in Miami. Or if you are flying from the UK to the Caribbean, there are many great sources for low cost flights to Grand Cayman.
Trinidad & Tobago Carnival!!!
While New Orleans fetes Mardi Gras and Rio puts on quite a show, Trinidad & Tobago plays host to a party all their own...
Not as large as Rio, but also not as crowded. Plenty of room for endless smiles.
Want a behind-the-scenes look at the beautiful costumes of Carnival Trinidad? Check out the Trinidad Carnival Diary.
Trinidad is serviced by many international airlines from the US and Europe. Check for cheap flights to Trinidad!
Trinidad is serviced by many international airlines from the US and Europe. Check for cheap flights to Trinidad!
A Caribbean Christmas
Christmas in the Caribbean is a magical time and a gift to be able to experience a rainbow of cultures and festivities on one little island. Yes, it is a shock to the senses for those of us accustomed to chilly nights spent snuggled around a fire. But should you find yourself on vacation in the Caribbean for the holidays, be prepared for some serious fun in the form of carnivals, festivals, and all-night parties. As far as holiday traditions in the Caribbean, its not always Christmas lights on palm trees... you will be surprised by the history and practices found on some islands. Check out what Robert Curley, editor of the Caribbean section at About.com has to say...
"The islands of the Netherlands Antilles have a unique Christmas celebration that comes straight from Holland, with visits from Sinterklaas and his mysterious minions, the Zwarte Piet (Black Petes). In Aruba, Curacao, Bonaire, St. Maarten, St. Eustatius, and Saba, children receive their holiday gifts not only on Christmas morning but also on Dec. 6, the birthday of St. Nicholas..." read more here. **Photo from here also!
"The islands of the Netherlands Antilles have a unique Christmas celebration that comes straight from Holland, with visits from Sinterklaas and his mysterious minions, the Zwarte Piet (Black Petes). In Aruba, Curacao, Bonaire, St. Maarten, St. Eustatius, and Saba, children receive their holiday gifts not only on Christmas morning but also on Dec. 6, the birthday of St. Nicholas..." read more here. **Photo from here also!
Barbados Announces 2010 Calendar of Events!
Barbados is gearing up for another action-packed year with the unveiling of its 2010 Calendar of Festivals & Events. With lively music, performing arts and film festivals, as well as exciting surfing, polo, cricket, domino, golf and horse racing tournaments throughout the year, there has never been a better reason to visit Barbados.Hike Barbados – Starting in January, every Sunday through December Guests experience the natural beauty of Barbados by hiking through the very middle of its cane fields, gullies, tropical forests and coastal communities. Hikes are scheduled weekly and depart each Sunday morning and afternoon from different locations on the island, lasting three hours in duration. Morning hikes, departing at 6am, vary in intensity based on hikers’ experience levels and taste, starting with the two mile long “Grin and Bear”, the six mile long “Stop and Stare” and nine mile long “Medium” and “Fast Medium” treks. Afternoon hikes start at 3:30 p.m. and Moonlight Hikes begin at 5:30 p.m. and both follow the “Stop and Stare” route. Hike Barbados is a free activity, but gladly accepts donations to help the Barbados National Trust preserve the built and natural environment.
Barbados Jazz Festival –January 11-17Bringing some of the best local, national and international jazz performers to the stage, this annual event is popular with jazz aficionados and attracts music fans from all over the world. Concerts take place at various venues across the island.
See the full list here! Enjoy!
Montserrat's Literary Festival
Montserrat, the small island which Henry Nelson Coleridge, the nephew of Samuel Taylor Coleridge, briefly visited in 1825 “for relief to breathe its air”2 is the birth place of such literary figures as M.P Shiel, the first unofficially acclaimed King of Redonda, playwright Edgar White and the late poet, novelist and academic, E. Archie Markham. The island will be holding its first literary festival, the Alliouagana Festival of the Word, from November 13 – 15, 2009.
Writers, publishers and literary agents around the world as well as Montserratians living overseas will have the opportunity to establish and strengthen connections while participating in the celebration of the word in its many manifestations. Authors who have won various literary awards have generously agreed to participate in the first literary festival to be held on this island which over the last two decades has seen the emergence of a disaster literature.
The festival will include a wide range of workshops and seminars and tours of the island. Click HERE for more info!
Cayman Jazz Fest 2009
The 5th Annual Cayman Jazz Festivel is December 3-5, 2009. This year's lineup is quiet impressive... Peabo Bryson, Keith Sweat, Kirk Whalum, and headlining the event, Alicia Keys!Book your tickets now!Air Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival 2008
The Air Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival is one of the most sought after tickets in the Caribbean!The 3 day event takes place in Montego Bay, Jamaica every January when the weather is perfect, skies are clear, and the rum & beer ice cold. This year's line-up includes: Diana Ross, Anita Baker, Hugh Masakela, Billy Ocean, Beres Hammond, Majorie Whylie, and more! Mark your calendar for January 24 - 26, 2008 and contact our travel agency, Caribbean Journey for great package deals at nearby hotels and luxury villas!
3rd Annual Nevis International Culinary Heritage Exposition
Nevis is hosting the 3rd Annual 3rd Annual Nevis International Culinary Heritage Exposition October 19-21, 2007. The weekend long event will host cooking demonstrations, seminars and gourmet lunches and dinners prepared by the chefs of Nevis and throughout the Caribbean. There are 4 main stops on the island-wide culinary tour: Four Seasons Resort Nevis, Oualie Beach Hotel, Tequila Sheila's, the Botanical Garden of Nevis. Also on the tour are stops at local farms and produce markets. Local Caribbean bands will provide entertainment for the event while local bars will be offering signature cocktails of the island for refreshment. Contact us to check rates!
Taste of Barbados Festival
Food & Wine Magazine is sponsoring the 2007 Taste of Barbados Festival. This 10 day event is the national showcase of Barbados' fine cuisine and local culture. From rum-tastings to one-on-one prime time seating at celebrity chef's tables, the Taste offers something for everyone! Taking place October 11 to 14 at venues located across the island, the festival is not to be missed for any true Caribbean foodies! New this year is a "Farm to Table Tour" where you will follow your meal from harvest to preparation in the presence of a professional chef. While some events range in cost up to $500/per person, there are many complimentary events. Check the schedule for full details. Enjoy!