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Photo: Betty and Royal Brown are the proud parents of four kids born at the Sunset at the Palms resort in Negril, Jamaica , Credit: Sunset at the Palms
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While many book a vacation in the Caribbean for the sun and the sea, exploring beyond the beach is a treat for nature lovers. With an enchanting variety of cute critters calling the islands home, venture beyond the blue and get cuddly with a host of tropical animals from puppies and parrots to goats and monkeys.
Photo: Potcak...

While many book a vacation in the Caribbean for the sun and the sea, exploring beyond the beach is a treat for nature lovers. With an enchanting variety of cute critters calling the islands home, venture beyond the blue and get cuddly with a host of tropical animals from puppies and parrots to goats and monkeys.
Puppy love in Provo
A mixed breed that lives in the Turks and Caicos Islands, potcakes were named for the leftover food caked on the bottom of cooking pots that islanders fed to hungr...

Looking for an unforgettable husband-wife golf vacation spot?

Why not Puerto Rico?

It does not matter whether one or both of you golf, this island has everything you’re going to love on a Caribbean getaway.

It’s adored by players worldwide; the Spanish island boasts an impressive 17 golf courses that are among the most diverse under the tropical sun.

From holes that salute the shoreline to courses that greet the mountains, Puerto Rico is the stuff of green dreams for players and those who vac...

Growing up in Jamaica, Marsha- Ann Brown knew a career in hospitality was in the cards. Bringing passion to the job, she has one of the most unique positions in the Caribbean as Director of Romance for Sandals Resorts. The self-proclaimed ‘lifelong romantic’ truly landed her dream job and with her unbridled passion for making dreams come true, she has shared her passion and expertise with Sandals Resorts for more than 2 decades. Ms. Brown holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management fr...

Photo: In Jamaica, S Hotel is hip on the Hip Strip in Montego Bay, Credit: S Hotel Jamaica
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Skip the crowded beach by opting for a refreshing dip in a pool. Yes, Caribbean beaches are justifiably world-famous, but the region’s resort pools are no second banana. Functional and fantastic, pools run the gamut from rooftops with awesome vistas and funky bars to artistically sculpted infinity varieties with edges that seem to disappear into the ocean or the sky. Put a new spin on ...

Our readers picked the region's top restaurants, resorts, attractions, beaches and more
While the Caribbean was hard hit by Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017, much of the region was spared from damage. And many impacted islands have reopened for business and are eager for travelers to return.
To help shed light on this slice of tropical paradise, 10Best asked our readers to help us name the Caribbean's best resorts, beaches, attractions, bars, distilleries, golf courses, restaurants, dive sit...

The Caribbean encompasses more than 7,000 islands, so it’s no surprise that the cuisine found across this archipelago is diverse, unique, and – for many of us – exotic. Think soup spiked with cow heels and stews simmered with pig innards.
So next time you find yourself on a Caribbean beach, stray from the piña coladas and jerk chicken every once in while. Be brave, eat local and try some of these local delicacies – no matter how bizarre they might seem.
Puerto Rico: Gandinga
Love Cook with Wo...

Source: Caribbean Golf Getaways
What is the best way to golf in Jamaica?
While it is perennially popular for a winter getaway or a summer fling, did you know that to golf in Jamaica there are 10 golf courses from Montego Bay and Ocho Rios to Kingston to choose from.
Whether you’re looking to work on your swing or tee it up for a full 18, bring your A-game to one of the Caribbean’s premier golfing destinations www.visitjamaica.com/
Here are the reasons you must consider golfing in Jamaica soon...

What is the best way to golf in Jamaica?
While it is perennially popular for a winter getaway or a summer fling, did you know that to golf in Jamaica there are 10 golf courses from Montego Bay and Ocho Rios to Kingston to choose from.
Whether you’re looking to work on your swing or tee it up for a full 18, bring your A-game to one of the Caribbean’s premier golfing destinations www.visitjamaica.com/
Here are the reasons you must consider golfing in Jamaica sooner rather than later.
Cinnamon H...

Curacao Events : Magazine on-island for fans of the Dutch Caribbean !

Welcoming movers and shakers from across the region, Caribbean Travel Marketplace was held this year in Montego Bay. Hosted by Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) in collaboration with Jamaica’s Ministry of Tourism, Jamaica Tourist Board and Jamaica Hotel & Tourist Association, the largest tourism event in the Caribbean welcomed hospitality professionals from 20 countries.
Showcasing the regions many assets, the romance market was top of mind as resorts, attractions, spas and resta...

Photo: Doctor's Cave Beach in Jamaica is reputed to have healing water, Credit: Jamaica Tourist Board
If you thought all beaches were created equal, think again. Sure, some travelers prefer the party scene but for the bonafide beach aficionado, it's that quieter nook that is worth seeking out. What the smaller out-of-the way beaches lack in amenities, they more than make up with countless miles of buttery sand, seclusion and serenity. Plant your sun lounger by the water's edge and check out o...

A family vacation means more these days than booking a room with a view, jostling for space at the buffet or leaving the kids in the game room. Vying for your holiday dollar, resorts in the Caribbean have upped the ante with a boatload of family fun from fishing and diving to chocolate-making classes and sleepovers on the beach.
Grenada
Celebrating 40 years as a family business in Grenada, Blue Horizons Garden Resort is comfy in 32 cottages each with separate bedrooms and kitchenettes. Vacati...

If you thought all beaches were created equal, think again. Sure, some travelers prefer the party scene but for the bonafide beach aficionado, it's that quieter nook that is worth seeking out. What the smaller out-of-the way beaches lack in amenities, they more than make up with countless miles of buttery sand, seclusion and serenity. Plant your sun lounger by the water's edge and check out our list of the top 10 secret beaches in the Caribbean, and try not to let the cat out of the bag.
Jama...

If you thought all beaches were created equal, think again. Sure, some travelers prefer the party scene but for the bonafide beach aficionado, it's that quieter nook that is worth seeking out. What the smaller out-of-the way beaches lack in amenities, they more than make up with countless miles of buttery sand, seclusion and serenity. Plant your sun lounger by the water's edge and check out our list of the top 10 secret beaches in the Caribbean, and try not to let the cat out of the bag.
Jama...