GoNOMAD Travel articles about the Caribbean.
Jamaica Bay: “The Jewel of New York Harbor” By Beth Simmons My first time traveling to the Big Apple and I’m going on a tour of its National Parks? Really? Really. What most New Yorkers don’t realize is that they live in an estuary that is also home to wildlife….
St. Maarten Diving and swimming with blacktip reef sharks off the Island of St. Maarten, to gain a new respect for these sharks on St Maarten, Caribbean.
A Rotten Person Travels the Caribbean By Gary Buslik What follows is an excerpt from the book published in 2008 by Traveler’s Tales. “If you look at a map, you will see that the island chain known as the Caribbean, or, to confuse you, the West Indies, lies between Florida…
The French side of St. Martin with sandy beaches, fresh seafood and outdoor adventure and a sail to the nearby island of Anguilla aboard a catamaran.
Is Costa Rica really the happiest place in the world? By Mary A. Nelen According to an international poll, the ecotourism paradise is number one on the “World Database of Happiness” with number 2 being Denmark and the United States at 20 out of 148. “Pura Vida” is Costa Rica’s…
Cuba has Wonderful Biking Paths By Matthew Kadey Just a few tire rotations from the arid town of Cajobado along the island’s easternmost fringes, the road takes a sudden turn north and we’re almost immediately forced to gear down. Save for the occasional ’55 Cadillac and galloping horse with carriage…
Meeting the friendly people of Cuba and enjoying the beautiful countryside by bicycle.
By Toccoa Switzer There is something gritty about the isle of Bonaire. I feel it the minute I set foot on the ground. I also taste it. It may be the dry, scrubby terrain. Or maybe it is the thick, salty air. Perhaps, it is a little bit of both….
Dining Tips in Exciting, Tasty Havana Cuba By Nicholas Gilman “You don’t go to Cuba to eat,” just about everybody had warned me. “There’s nothing… NOTHING!” admonished my friend Ruth, who gives food tours of Mexico. Well, it turns out it’s not true. I’d been to Cuba once, ten years…
By Laurie Ellis When I got the invitation to go to Costa Rica in November, I jumped at the opportunity. Hey, it’s getting cold here in New England; I wouldn’t mind another week of warmth. Then I read the small print at the bottom of the email: Extreme Ecotourism. Uh-oh….
Port Antonio, Jamaica: A visit to Port Antonio, Jamaica, and reports with beautiful waterfalls, hidden coves, blue lagoons, friendly people and great jerk.
By Laurie Ellis Sure, it’s really nice to go to the British Virgin Islands to relax, but in my opinion, it’s even better to go to the BVI for swimming! Lucky for me there’s an outfit called SwimTrek. There are many choices for people looking for active vacations: biking, hiking,…
