Caribbean Beat Magazine

A new Wanderer, by Caribbean Beat!

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As we begin to hope for a safe return to island-hopping through our beautiful region, we dream of the people to meet, food to savour, and adventures waiting to fill our memory cards! In our new April edition of Wanderer—a fresh digital platform from Caribbean Beat magazine—we connect with some travel influencers and showcase some of their—and our—favourite Caribbean experiences. Ready to (re)discover more?

The Beat is back…in print!

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Check out the latest issue of Caribbean Beat magazine — now back in print, and back in seat pockets on board Caribbean Airlines flights!

St John’s, Antigua | Wish you were here (Mar/Apr 2021)

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Postcards from the Caribbean’s most extraordinary places

St John’s, Antigua. Photo by Sean Pavone/Shutterstock.com

Paria Bay bound, Trinidad | Offtrack

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Trinidad’s north coast, where mountains tumble down to the sea, is home to popular beaches like Maracas and Las Cuevas — but also to little-known bays accessible only by hiking, plus forest trails, waterfalls, and some of the island’s most dramatic scenery. Nixon Nelson heads out to Paria Bay, one of the gems of the north coast

Just south of Paria Bay, a short hike into the forest, the river takes a plunge at Paria Falls. Photo by Ziad Joseph
St John’s, Antigua. Photo by Sean Pavone/Shutterstock.com
Just south of Paria Bay, a short hike into the forest, the river takes a plunge at Paria Falls. Photo by Ziad Joseph
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The Miseducation of Merle Hodge | Backstory

Trinidadian writer Merle Hodge began her career by publishing what would become a beloved Caribbean classic, Crick Crack, Monkey, in 1970. Five decades later, as she prepares to publish her third novel, Hodge tells Andre Bagoo what took so long — and what drives her interest in capturing the often confusing experience of Caribbean childhood on the page

immerse Merle Hodge. Photo by Mark Lyndersay
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Barbados by road | Explore

Barbados is world-famous for its spectacular beaches — but when you’re ready to experience the rest of the island’s natural beauty and cultural riches, there’s no better way than a road trip. A full gas tank, your favourite playlist, and good vibes are all you need to enjoy these three itineraries

arrive National Heroes Square at the heart of Bridgetown. Photo by Agf Sri/Alamy Stock Photo
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Levern Spencer: higher and higher | Snapshot

For years, the title of St Lucia’s most medalled athlete has been held by high jumper Levern Spencer, who first made her mark at the age of fourteen, over two decades ago. Her career is a textbook example of the value of persistence, writes Sheldon Waithe — and her biggest goal, an Olympic medal, still lies ahead

engage Levern Spencer at the 2019 Palio Città della Quercia athletics meet in Italy. LPS/Roberto Tommasini/Alamy Live News

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Contemplating St Lucian Cocoa

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To drink St Lucia’s thick, fragrant and famous cocoa tea for the first time is to discover something a little strange and absolutely wonderful. It was slightly nutty, toasted with a delightful blend of spices. The star of the show? The infamous cacao bean, a sacred substance that runs deep within Lucian veins. Processing cacao …

Són city, Cuba | Destination

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Near the eastern end of Cuba, Santiago is a regional capital, a treasure house of history — and, Donna Yawching writes, the island’s most musical city. The soundtrack is driven by the rhythms of són, she learns — and the soul of Santiago is in its musicians’ fervour for their heritage

Looking over the rooftops of Santiago de Cuba to the towers of the cathedral. Photo by Vadim Nefedoff/Shutterstock.com
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