The first thing that probably comes to mind when you imagine a vacation in the Caribbean is a white sand beach with warm turquoise water and swaying palm trees. The second thing is probably an all-inclusive resort with expensive yachts and retired expats. For independent travelers, the latter is mostly a deterrent for a beach vacation on a Caribbean island. With some small considerations and thoughtful planning, you can turn what you might think to be a standard Caribbean vacation into an adventurous taste of island life. Read more
For many, Cuba is an enigma, but Amber Hoffman unravels the mystery of traveling to this unique Caribbean destination, and provides a budget you can follow to get the most from your trip. Read more
Find the answers to your Cuba travel questions, current tips, and itinerary suggestions from Ms Traveling Pants, an American freelance writer, who wants others to also discover the beauty of the Cuba. Learn how to get there, what to do, and how to do it! Read more
The tiny island of Barbados boasts some of the longest life spans in the world. How do Barbadians do it? Ramona Flume reveals some of the secrets behind this ostensible fountain of youth in the east Caribbean. Read more
As the song goes, "Come to Jamaica and feel all right!" For natives of Jamaica it's not true. They are exploited, taxed, and most are forbidden to leave. What's a tourist to do? Read more
The Caribbean Islands aren't all created equal. JoAnna Haugen helps you figure out which of the many Virgin Islands would most appeal to you. Read more
The British Virgin Islands have so much to offer from scenic views, white sands to water sports which are why they are known as “nature’s little secrets”. Read more
The Dominican Republic sees hundreds of thousands of tourists every year, attracted by it's tropical climate and idyllic beaches. But sometimes it is the tourists themselves who provide the entertainment, as Tommy Trenchard discovers on a visit to Santo Domingo. Read more
The first thing that probably comes to mind when you imagine a vacation in the Caribbean is a white sand beach with warm turquoise water and swaying palm trees. The second thing is probably an all-inclusive resort with expensive yachts and retired expats. For independent travelers, the latter is mostly a deterrent for a beach vacation on a Caribbean island. With some small considerations and thoughtful planning, you can turn what you might think to be a standard Caribbean vacation into an adventurous taste of island life. 
For many, Cuba is an enigma, but Amber Hoffman unravels the mystery of traveling to this unique Caribbean destination, and provides a budget you can follow to get the most from your trip. 
Find the answers to your Cuba travel questions, current tips, and itinerary suggestions from Ms Traveling Pants, an American freelance writer, who wants others to also discover the beauty of the Cuba. Learn how to get there, what to do, and how to do it! 
The tiny island of Barbados boasts some of the longest life spans in the world. How do Barbadians do it? Ramona Flume reveals some of the secrets behind this ostensible fountain of youth in the east Caribbean. 
As the song goes, "Come to Jamaica and feel all right!" For natives of Jamaica it's not true. They are exploited, taxed, and most are forbidden to leave. What's a tourist to do? 
The Caribbean Islands aren't all created equal. JoAnna Haugen helps you figure out which of the many Virgin Islands would most appeal to you. 
Heading to Jamaica? JoAnna Haugen lets you in on six things you're sure to encounter on this Caribbean island. 
The British Virgin Islands have so much to offer from scenic views, white sands to water sports which are why they are known as “nature’s little secrets”. 
Venture beyond resort walls in Jamaica with Dorothy Maillet, who discovers a side of the island not found in guidebooks. 
The Dominican Republic sees hundreds of thousands of tourists every year, attracted by it's tropical climate and idyllic beaches. But sometimes it is the tourists themselves who provide the entertainment, as Tommy Trenchard discovers on a visit to Santo Domingo.