Caribbean

WATCH: A Fabulous French Caribbean Gem

Karen Schaler | Posted 05.25.2012

Karen Schaler

When I first started looking into visiting the French Caribbean island of Martinique I admit it, I was surprised.

Sofia Vergara Reclaims Her Bachelorette Status, Gets Into A Heated Discussion With Her Ex

The Huffington Post | Lee Hernandez | Posted 05.24.2012

Sofia Vergara and her boyfriend Nick Loeb may have called it quits a few weeks ago, but according to PerezHilton.com, the "Modern Family" star may not...

Cruise Ships Financially Exploit Onshore Stores

Nicole Glass | Posted 05.21.2012

Nicole Glass

Their seemingly-cultural onshore excursions are a product of the more than half a billion dollars their cruise line pays on advertising each year. With shopping bags in hand, the suntanned Caribbean vacationers return to the ship that their wallets never parted from.

PHOTOS: 5 Reasons Turks And Caicos Is Perfect For Best Beach Vacations

Elizabeth Thorp | Posted 05.21.2012

Elizabeth Thorp

Boasting sweeping beaches, healthy underwater environments and a down to earth local culture, this chain of islands offers parents a convenient but complete getaway.

Arrested Gay Cruise Couple: 'We Were F**king. There, I Said It'

Posted 05.17.2012

The gay cruise ship passengers who were arrested on the Caribbean island of Dominica for indecent exposure have come clean. In a piece exclusively ...

WATCH: A Homecoming And A New Friend In Haiti

Jeroen Swolfs | Posted 05.11.2012

Jeroen Swolfs

It turned out that Carnival was just about the most dangerous time to go downtown.

PHOTOS: Tobago Is Trinidad's Chilled Out Sister

Dwight Brown | Posted 05.11.2012

Dwight Brown

Goats and look-a-like short-coated brown sheep graze by the road.

PHOTOS: Local Flavors Of The Dominican Republic

Melanie Nayer | Posted 05.07.2012

Melanie Nayer

Both all-inclusive Paradisus resorts in the Dominican Republic offer a combined 18 restaurants, but none as fashionable and trendy as Chef Martín Berasategui's.

Discussing Haiti... With a Haitian

Alyson Renaldo | Posted 05.02.2012

Alyson Renaldo

How is 'need' and 'sustained recovery' being assessed if not through continuous dialogue with the injured group, in this case Haitian people and its governance?

Cinema, Surf and Turtles In Barbados

Karin Badt | Posted 05.01.2012

Karin Badt

We roared past Oistins, where locals lounged outside in open-air bars and cafes, and arrived at George Washington's House is a cloud of dust.

Support Children In Need: Change The World One Child At A Time

John G. Iberle | Posted 04.02.2012

John G. Iberle

An estimated 100 million children live in the streets in the world today. That number is close to the entire population of Mexico. What if these child...

PHOTOS: 10 Alternative Spring Break Trips

The Huffington Post | Laura Steiner | Posted 03.30.2012

While we've seen that Spring Break in Mexico does not necessarily mean you need to be trapped in the all-inclusive drunken world of Cancun, perhaps a ...

Michelangelo Signorile

Fellow Passengers Claim Caribbean Gay Cruise Couple's Behavior Was 'Inappropriate'

HuffingtonPost.com | Michelangelo Signorile | Posted 03.28.2012

Several men who said they were passengers on a cruise ship on which two gay men were arrested for indecent exposure and alleged to be having sex in pl...

PHOTOS: 10 Seafood Adventures Across The Globe

JustLuxe | Posted 05.27.2012

JustLuxe

Whether it's a dozen Fanny Bay oysters or a three-pound lobster, seafood lovers are particular about their own particular favorites and think nothing of going great distances to enjoy them.

Caribbean Gay Cruise Passengers Plead Guilty To Indecent Exposure

AP | By CARLISLE JNO BAPTISTE | Posted 05.22.2012

ROSEAU, Dominica -- Two Southern California men pleaded guilty on Thursday to indecent exposure in Dominica after they were arrested during a stop on ...

The Best Hotels For A Caribbean Wedding

Oyster | Posted 05.22.2012

Oyster

Looking for a romantic getaway that is easy to get to and won't break the bank? These hotels are not only stunning, they'll accommodate your special day perfectly.

PHOTOS: Touring The Caribbean's Best Highways

Dwight Brown | Posted 05.22.2012

Dwight Brown

Sometimes Puerto Rico feels like a Caribbean island, other times more like America's 51st state.

PHOTOS: 6 Unique Small-Ship Cruises

BootsnAll | Posted 05.21.2012

BootsnAll

Small ship cruises aren't always cheap, but their prices are often comparable with big ship cruises and can offer more bang for your buck.

A Royal Favorite In Jamaica (PHOTOS)

Elizabeth Thorp | Posted 05.15.2012

Elizabeth Thorp

As part of Prince Henry's recent tour of Jamaica to mark Her Majesty the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, His Royal Highness stayed at the Royal Family's favorite resort.

PHOTOS: 5 Great, Affordable Beaches In Latin America

BootsnAll | Posted 05.10.2012

BootsnAll

You can find all the things that make the Caribbean great without the high prices or enormous crowds.

French Immersion In Terre-de-Haut, Guadaloupe

Susan Fogwell | Posted 05.08.2012

Susan Fogwell

"You must sail to Terre-de-Haut, it's a mini St. Barts, but not many people know about it," the Belgian tells us.

Horseback Riding Adventures from LA to Montego Bay

Chie Davis | Posted 05.05.2012

Chie Davis

My vision of starring in an equestrian themed couture campaign were dashed upon the realization that my initial horseback riding experience was more congruent with that of a spaghetti western!

PHOTOS: An Idyllic Island With A Small Hometown Feel

Dwight Brown | Posted 05.02.2012

Dwight Brown

Antigua is distinguished from the other Caribbean islands by its vast unblemished landscapes, its friendliness and a variety of secluded, all-inclusive resorts that each have their own appeal.

PHOTOS: Volcanic Versus Coral: The Caribbean Throw-Down

Richard Bangs | Posted 04.27.2012

Richard Bangs

While we today regard volcanoes variously as dangerous, sexual, and beautiful, the ancients held them as mythic.

It's Hard Not to Feel Free with Olivia Travel

Jenny Block | Posted 04.25.2012

Jenny Block

I used to go to an all-girls summer camp when I was a kid. I loved it. No boys other than at the camp socials. So we could be our silly, unfettered se...