Caribbean
Jamaica gets 'reggae' to party as the countdown to 2015 begins
Jamaica, the Caribbean's liveliest island, is preparing to count down to 2015 with a night full of celebrations. Those lucky enough to be on the island can enjoy a host of festivities taking place to welcome the New Year in style.
Don't follow the crowds - Intimate weddings in the British Virgin Islands
Consistently recognised as one of the most breathtaking destinations in the world, The BVI has no shortage of gorgeous backdrops to make for a truly stunning wedding location.
Grenada to host Chocolate Fest 2015
Indulge in chocolate Grenadian style at the Grenada Chocolate Fest from 8 to 17 May 2015.
Tampa city break and Caribbean cruise combination for fans of fine foods
For a wintersun holiday with a difference - where fine food is the order of the day - US specialist, Bon Voyage, reckons its two-centre Epicurean Delight break, combining three nights in Tampa with a seven-night Caribbean cruise, should fit the bill.
Have a whale of a time in Dominica
Discover Dominica is celebrating after the island's whale watching operators reported a three year high.
Families called Nisbet invited to find out ‘Who do you think you are?’ at Nisbet Plantation Beach Club
Nisbet Plantation Beach Club is tapping into the interest in family history inspired by programmes such as Who Do You Think You Are? by inviting people with the surname Nisbet to meet this autumn at the boutique resort on the small Caribbean island of Nevis.
Creating a caribbean bucket list
Life is for living and with a world jam-packed full of things to do and see, the idea of creating a bucket list of once in a lifetime experiences can be more complicated than expected.
Celebrate the Caribbean’s top carnivals with Sandals Resorts
The streets of West London come alive every August bank holiday weekend, as thousands of people are invited to celebrate Europe’s biggest street festival – the Notting Hill Carnival.
Guided walking and island hopping in the Caribbean
Ramblers Worldwide Holidays are offering a two week, half-board Caribbean Explorer holiday spanning St Lucia; Martinique; Dominica and Antigua with the first departure on 26 November 2014.
Sandals' set to break with tradition with overwater suites in Jamaica!
Sandals Resorts has unveiled incredible new renderings of the innovative, construction project planned for Sandals Royal Caribbean Spa Resort & Offshore Island. Sure to be a sensation, the Luxury Included resort is set to add five stunning Maldivian-style over-the-water suites to its private offshore island, scheduled to open next year.
Top Gear, Lewis Hamilton and a week in Barbados
Petrol heads and fans of Top Gear will be heading to the Caribbean next month to see the Top Gear Festival Barbados, the highlight of which will be the sight of Lewis Hamilton appearing on track behind the wheel of his Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One car, during an adrenaline-fuelled motoring weekend on 17 & 18 May.
Whale-watching season begins in Samana
The country’s whale-watching season is on the way. The annual pilgrimage of these marine mammals to the Bay of Samana, on the country’s northeast coast, attracts more than 40,000 tourists each year. Visitors take the 30-minute boat ride in order to get a first-hand look at the magnificent humpback whales. The whales usually stay in the warm waters until March.
TV's John Craven to host Royal Clipper Caribbean cruise
Popular Countryfile presenter John Craven, also known for his 17-year stint as the host of children’s programme Newsround, is to host a Caribbean cruise in January on Royal Clipper, flagship of the Star Clippers fleet of graceful tall ships.
Fast and furious in the Bahamas Speed Week
In the 50s & 60s American and European racing drivers met in Nassau for an end of season 'play-off' - with the emphasis on 'play' – participating in Bahamas Speed Week.
Have fun in the sun on a family holiday to Jamaica
With the British weather turning into grey skies and wet weekends, now is the time to book that winter-sun half term holiday to the Caribbean's most family-friendly island, Jamaica.