Read the September/October 2020 digital issue!
Read or download the second digital-only issue of Caribbean Beat magazine! All new for September/October 2020
The Caribbean we love | Round trip
The world’s best beaches, stunning mountains, forests, and waterfalls, vibrant culture, delectable cuisine — there are many reasons the Caribbean is one of the world’s most desired tourism destinations. The global COVID-19 pandemic brought many travel plans to a halt, temporarily — but as lives gradually return to normal, it’s once again possible to plan for your dream vacation. When you’re ready to head out and experience the world, the islands of the Caribbean will be ready to greet you
The Pitons, St Lucia | Bucket list
These twin volcanic peaks are the most recognisable icon of the island sometimes called “the Helen of the West Indies”
Guide and prejudice | On this day
Few things get outdated faster than a guidebook, but one century-old guide for Caribbean travellers reveals much about old stereotypes of the region — and what has and hasn’t changed, writes James Ferguson
Get a kick | On this day
Kick ’Em Jenny sounds like a comic name, but for the scientists who study this underwater volcano, first recorded eighty years ago, it’s no laughing matter. The Caribbean was shaped by its volcanoes, says James Ferguson, which created our mountainous island landscapes — but can also wreak havoc
Back to St Lucia | Escape
A childhood visit to St Lucia was a life-changing experience for Joshua Surtees — and an introduction to the Caribbean, where he’d later make his home. Returning to St Lucia after thirty years, what would he learn about the island and himself?
Between the Pitons in St Lucia
In an archipelago of achingly beautiful islands, these twin peaks — perfect sheer-sided cones, rising abruptly from the sea — may be...
Bel Sent Lisi: discovering St Lucia
In a T-shirt-warm Saturday night, while guests in luxury resorts sip cocktails and fishermen mend their nets, Miriam Makeba, South...
