Port Elizabeth in Bequia - photo by Kent St. John

Gonomad Stories About The Caribbean

St. Vincent and the Grenadines: A Pirate's Dream

I believe that there were sequels to "Pirates of the Caribbean" just so Johnny Depp and the film crew could return to St. Vincent and the Grenadines. I don’t blame them.

The huge revenues might have helped, but believe me, any time spent on the SVG is priceless. Many rockers and stars have for years hunkered down on Mustique, but the truth is anyone can feel special in SVG without an income of ten figures.

However, if you do fit the big buck circuit, feel free to rent Mick Jagger’s bungalow on Mustique.

I, a mere mortal, found the Islands to be the perfect place to relive long-ago memories of a carefree Caribbean; slip on some topsiders and cast away. Read more

The Exuma Cays: An Untrammeled Paradise

Crowded beaches, casino gambling, and throngs of people much like yourself looking to get away from it all -- that's often the picture people have of many resorts in the Bahamas. If you really want to get away from it all, you should visit the Exuma Cays, a necklace of 360 islands in the Central Bahamas. 

Great and Little Exuma, the largest of the islands, are an outstanding pick for losing yourself in natural beauty while connecting with real island life. With wide open sun-drenched skies and beaches, limitless coral reefs, and small islands waiting for discovery just offshore, cell phones, satellite TV, and Internet suddenly devolve into annoyances hindering your escape. 

Peter Oxley of Coral Gardens Bed and Breakfast located in Hoopers Bay summed it up best as he waved to the TV scuttled in the corner and drolly remarked: “If you feel the need to use this thing, it’s certainly available. Read more

Cabarete: A Dominican Adventure

Cabarete, located on the Dominican Republic's north coast, is a quickly developing adventure sport haven with an eco-conscious twist.

World champion kiteboarder Laurel Eastman teaches the sport at her school in Cabarete. Photo courtesy of Laurel Eastman Kiteboarding.

What makes Cabarete a destination for adventure? According to world-champion kiteboarder and Cabarete resident Laurel Eastman, it's the fact that "There's a sport for every type of person and a sport for every type of weather."

Whether you are at Kite Beach or Bozo Beach (named for the novice kiteborders who are often found entangled in their ropes and washed up on shore), the cobalt blue waters are active with windsurfers, surfers, boogey boards, catamarans and sea kayaks. Read more

A Guide to the US Virgin Islands

Annie Palmer: The White Witch of Jamaica

Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic: An Emerald World of Enchantment

Two Views of Puerto Rico: The Indiana Jones - James Bond Tour

Grenada: A Nation on the Rise

Cuba: Lost in Time, Lost in Space

St Lucia: Adventures and Relaxation on Coconut Bay

The Turks and Caicos Islands: Where Conch is King

Bequia: Finding the Real Caribbean

Santiago, Dominican Republic: Merengue Fever!

St Kitts: Life is Good

Nevis: The Queen of the Caribes

An Eco-Adventure in Trinidad Tobago

The Dominican Republic: Tropical Terrains and Pristine Beaches

Sunny Cycling in the Dominican Republic

Grenada, West Indies: The Spice Isle

Tobago, West Indies: Custom-Made for the Eco-Traveler

Trinidad Destination Guide

Hiking in Trinidad: Rought Terrain, Gentle People

Vieques, Puerto Rico Destination Guide

Cuba: The Forbidden Country

Dominica, West Indies: An Unspoiled Nature Island

Vacationing Like a King in Havana for
$50 a DayBat Caves in Trinidad

The Paradores [Guest Houses] of Puerto Rico

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