Antigua: British Colonial Charm and Outdoor Adventures
Antiqua, Leeward Islands, Caribbean. A visit that includes donkey rides and ziplines on a former British colony where sailors gather for race week.
Caribbean
GoNOMAD Travel articles about the Caribbean.
British Virgin Islands Destination Guide
Tortola,Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands, BVI By C. Kennerly WHY GO? Consisting of dozens of islands and cays spread over a generous swath of sea, the BVI are perfect for both adventure and total relaxation. Although the area has always been relatively pricey, it still lacks the touristy feel of…
Cuba: Interesting Ancient Taino Village
Taino Cuba history. Visiting a sugar plantation, an alligator farm, and a recreation of an ancient TaÃno village, with Cuba’s original inhabitants.
Martinique: Mais Oui, C’est Francais
Martinique is Caribbean France By Cathie Arquilla On the style beat for GoNOMAD, I uncovered the obvious for most, but perhaps not quite so for Americans–Martinique is a FRENCH island and all that that implies. Any Francophile would depart Martinique satiated in their quest for all things French with the…
No Waves In Cuba: Surfing History
Michael Scott Moore takes readers through a history of surfing in his surprising and superbly written travelogue Sweetness and Blood.
Rincon, Puerto Rico: A Vacation in the Surf
Puerto Rico: Kent E. St. John writes about a stay in Rincon, Puerto Rico where the relaxing surfing vibe keeps him happy
Montserrat: Experiencing a Volcano Up Close
By Mark Rice What does it mean to experience a volcano? The question kept running through my head on the short flight from Antigua to Montserrat, as I sat squeezed into an airplane so small that I could tap the pilot on her shoulder to ask her a question about…
Eastern Puerto Rico: Real Adventures of Families in Paradise
Family Adventures in Puerto Rico By Kate Hartshorne Senior Writer I am sad to say that I had to return from Puerto Rico two days ago, leaving one of the best vacations I’ve had in a long time. We had eight glorious days in this tropical paradise, each day trumping…
Aruba: Bon Bini, Mi Dushi All Year ‘Round
Aruba: Bon Bini and Mi Dushi all year ’round. A visit to Aruba, the southernmost island in the Caribbean where you can kiteboard, or take a submarine tour.
Cayo Largo, Cuba: Nude Beaches, Relaxation
Cayo Largo, Cuba, A solo vacation in the sensuous, seductive atmosphere of Cayo Largo, a small island off the south coast of Cuba – cayo largo nude
Spanish Virgin Islands: Sailing to Culebrita
Paradise Found: Sailing The Spanish Virgin Islands By Jean Miller Spoljaric My tan lines may have faded, but my memories of circumnavigating the Spanish Virgin Islands on a 38’ sailboat will last forever. It’s pretty much the norm that most people plan land vacations, but until you’ve spent a week…
Cuba: New Laws Loosen Travel Restrictions to Cuba
New Laws Loosen Travel Restrictions to Cuba By Helena Wahlstrom After the US loosened travel restrictions to Cuba in January, travel businesses are gearing up to service visitors to the previously difficult-to-access island nation. Those interested in seeing Cuba should make haste: as more and more companies begin to offer…