The Basics Country: Dominican Republic Where is it?: Caribbean, eastern two-thirds of the island of Hispaniola, between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, east of Haiti Why do people go here?: Spend your days by the beach and your nights in the club in the passionate Dominican Republic. You’ll get soaked at one [...]
The Basics Country: St. Martin Where is it?: Caribbean, east of the Virgin Islands Why do people go here?: On the same island as St. Maarten, but owned by the French instead of the Dutch. This half of the island is a little less visited, and a little calmer, but there is still plenty going [...]
The Basics Country: Trinidad and Tobago Where is it?: Caribbean, islands between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, northeast of Venezuela Why do people go here?: Give into your multiple personalities in Trinidad and Tobago. For a slower pace, head to the smaller Tobago. For the nightlife, and the most rockin’ Carnival around, [...]
The Basics Country: British Virgin Islands Where is it?: Caribbean, between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, east of Puerto Rico Why do people go here?: Surprise! Very similar to the US Virgin Islands, but a little less touristic, and British. What are the main entry points?: Catch a flight from a nearby [...]
The Basics City Name: Santo Domingo Where is it located?: Santo Domingo is located in the Dominican Republic, in the southeastern part of the island. Why do people go there?: Santo Domingo is not the safest city in the area, but then again, that’s part of its draw. From an active nightlife to the daily [...]
Carmen lists the four criteria you need to be able to enjoy the music and dance of Martinique. Without these, you may want to shoot the radio, or scream out loud.
Carmen's life these days involves working at the "in" spot in town, with live concerts, jam sessions and an international clientele. 
Delivering charter yachts around the Caribbean is a great way to get the most out of your trip to the islands. 
There are two kinds of travellers, those who seek adventure and those who escape from home. 
Intro to the author and her adventure. 
Carmen lists the four criteria you need to be able to enjoy the music and dance of Martinique. Without these, you may want to shoot the radio, or scream out loud. 