Archive for the ‘Caribbean’ Category

The Caribbean Island of Saint Lucia Launches a New Soufriere Health and Wellness Retreat

Saint Lucia (September, 2011) – Saint Lucia announces the inaugural Health & Wellness Retreat, November 17th to 20th, 2011, bringing together leading experts in yoga, nutrition, and lifestyle coaching to offer a comprehensive wellbeing package. Taking place in Soufriere, considered by many as the “Eden of the Caribbean,” the retreat will span four days with [...]

September 20, 2011   Posted in: Caribbean

Experience the 50th Anniversary of the Bianca C in Grenada

September, 2011. (Grenada, W.I.)—For nearly 50 years, the ‘Titanic of the Caribbean,’ the Bianca C, has rested on the ocean floor in Grenada’s coastal waters. October 24th, 2011 will mark the 50th anniversary of the sinking of this massive ship.

September 20, 2011   Posted in: Caribbean

The Eastern Caribbean Island of Dominica Invites You to the 15th Annual World Creole Music Festival

ROSEAU, Dominica – (September 2011) – The stars are aligned for Dominica’s15th annual World Creole Music Festival as thousands of music fans from around the world prepare to celebrate the music, dialect and culture known as Creole. Known for attracting world-renowned musicians from the Creole-speaking world, the highly anticipated annual festival is planned for Oct. 28-30 [...]

September 14, 2011   Posted in: Caribbean

Lifestyle Experts to Lead Saint Lucia Health and Wellness Retreat

SOUFRIERE, SAINT LUCIA (September 2, 2011) – Globally recognized wellness practitioners of yoga, personal development and feng shui will lead the first Saint Lucia Health and Wellness Retreat from November 17 to 20, 2011.  The inaugural Health and Wellness retreat has drawn three internationally-renowned experts to Soufrère, one of Saint Lucia’s most alluring destinations.

September 5, 2011   Posted in: Caribbean

Pace Wins The Race in Montserrat’s 3rd annual Volcano Half Marathon

Brades, Montserrat – August 31, 2011 – The countdown begins now for Montserrat’s 3rd annual Volcano Half Marathon. With less than 100 days remaining before the event, runners still have time to prepare for the race that is designed to test strength, stamina and will-power in and around rugged Montserrat’s most scenic sights. To be [...]

August 31, 2011   Posted in: Caribbean

CD Launched to Aid Montserrat National Trust

Local calypsonian Pat “Belonger” Ryan has recently launched a CD comprising six songs to raise funds for the Montserrat National Trust. The songs were composed over the years, all with the environment as their common theme. Belonger sees the work of the Trust as an important one as they strive to conserve the environment and [...]

August 29, 2011   Posted in: Caribbean

Do You Know the Way to Montserrat?

By Nelson Alcantara, eTN editor-in-chief | August, 2011 Montserrat is a lush green and mountainous island of approximately 39 square miles that lies in the Eastern Caribbean chain of islands. Known fondly as the Emerald Isle of the Caribbean, this pear shaped island is a traveler’s paradise for nature lovers, divers, adventurers, family and villa [...]

August 11, 2011   Posted in: Caribbean

Schedule of Events for Barbados Food & Wine and Rum Festival in November 2012 Announced

NEW YORK – Visitors to the sun-drenched island of Barbados are in for a treat this November at the second annual Barbados Food & Wine and Rum Festival – the culinary event of the season. In partnership with American Express Publishing’s Travel + Leisure, Food & Wine, Departures and Executive Travel brands, Barbados unveils the [...]

August 3, 2011   Posted in: Caribbean

Grenada to Commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Sinking of the Bianca C.

July, 2011. (Grenada, W.I.)—Diving into the beautiful Grenadian waters, you’ll not only discover spectacular Caribbean marine life, but for the experienced diver the largest shipwreck in the Caribbean, the Bianca C. This fall 2011, the historic vessel will mark 50 years on Grenada’s sea floor.

July 7, 2011   Posted in: Caribbean

The Latest Travel News from Montserrat Includes News of a New Museum Opening

Ground Broken for New National Museum Work has commenced on Montserrat’s new National Museum located in the Heritage Park and the Green Development Block (near the cricket field) of the Little Bay Development. The Project Implementation Unit (PIU) is managing the construction of the EC$2.5m building, which was designed and is being built by local [...]

June 21, 2011   Posted in: Caribbean