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Discover the Caribbean beyond the postcard.
Travel deeper with Kelly Fontenelle — Saint Lucia-born travel expert, storyteller and lifelong Caribbean explorer.
Welcome to my Caribbean blog
More than
turquoise water
and white sand.
The Caribbean archipelago encompasses more than 7,000 individual islands across a vast and wonderfully diverse region.
Every destination carries its own history, culture, food, rhythm and way of life. This blog is where we look beyond the postcard and explore the people and places that make each island unique.
7,000+
islands, cays and islets to discover
A region full of surprises
The Caribbean is bigger than you think.
Island Nations
From Saint Lucia and Jamaica to Barbados and Dominica, each island has a distinct identity.
Beyond the Sea
Belize, Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana are often included because of strong regional ties.
The Lucayan Archipelago
The Bahamas and Turks & Caicos are part of the West Indies, but geographically sit outside the Caribbean Sea.
Meet your host
Hi, I’m Kelly Fontenelle.
Born in beautiful Saint Lucia, I started my career in travel and tourism more than 28 years ago.
Growing up in the Caribbean gave me the chance to experience destinations side by side — and learn how different they truly are. I now live in Atlanta, Georgia and use every opportunity to return, explore and share what I find.
Featured stories
Travel ideas for curious Caribbean explorers.
A visit to El Conquistador Resort in Fajardo Puerto Rico
I have visited Puerto Rico many times and always stayed close to San Juan for shopping, beach, etc. I
Beautiful Turks & Caicos
Turks and Caicos is a small island in the Caribbean that has recently become a popular tourist destination. It is
Beautiful Barbados
Have you been to Barbados? Well, pack your bags and get ready for a fantastic experience. Barbados is a
By the numbers
A lifetime in travel, told island by island.
28+
years in travel & tourism
30+
Caribbean destinations to explore
1
region, endless local stories
∞
reasons to keep traveling
Countries & territories
Where should we go next?
Use this list as a starting point for future destination guides, blog categories and trip-planning content.
- Anguilla
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Aruba
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- British Virgin Islands
- Bonaire
- Sint Eustatius
- Saba
- Cayman Islands
- Cuba
- Curaçao
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- Grenada
- Guadeloupe
- Haiti
- Jamaica
- Martinique
- Montserrat
- Puerto Rico
- Saint Barthélemy
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Martin
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Sint Maarten
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- US Virgin Islands
“Come along with me while I traverse different destinations and point out the must-visit sites, local restaurants, best attractions and the little details that make each place unique.”
— Kelly Fontenelle
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