Welcome to my Caribbean blog.
The Caribbean archipelago encompasses more than 7,000 individual islands in a region of approximately 1 million square miles. There are 13 sovereign island nations and 12 dependent territories, and so much to explore. Every destination is unique and has so much culture history to explore.
When you think of the Caribbean, your first thought is the turquoise pristine waters, white sandy beaches but there is so much. The history, the culture and the people that makes us those unique destinations.
The Caribbean islands are the islands located in the region of the Caribbean Sea.
The Bahamas and Turks and Caicos Islands are always mentioned when you think of Caribbean but technically they are not. They are considered as the Lucayan Archipelago and do not border the Caribbean Sea, they are technically part of the West Indies but not the Caribbean. Who would a thought? When you think Caribbean, Bahamas and Turks and Caicos is always part of it. Are there countries too in the Caribbean? Yes, there are a few. The mainland countries of Belize, Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana are often included as Caribbean Islands due to their political and cultural ties with the region
- Anguilla (Anguilla is a British overseas territory since 1980)
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Aruba (Aruba is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands)
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- British Virgin Islands (BVI is a British overseas territory)
- Tortola
- Virgin Gorda
- Anegada
- Jost Van Dyke
- Caribbean Netherlands also known as the BES islands are the three special municipalities of the Netherlands that are located in the Caribbean Sea. Consist of the islands of
- Bonaire
- Sint Eustatius
- Saba
- Cayman Islands (Cayman Islands is a British Overseas Territory since 1962)
- Cuba
- Curaçao (Curaçao is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands)
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- Grenada
- Guadeloupe (France overseas territory since 1946)
- Haiti
- Jamaica
- Martinique (France overseas territory since 1946)
- Montserrat (Montserrat is a British Overseas Territory established since 1632)
- Puerto Rico (Puerto Rico is a territory of the United States since 1898)
- Saint Barthélemy (Saint Barthélemy is an overseas collectivity of France since 2007, having been previously a french colony since 1648, exchanged with Sweden in 1784 and sold back to France in 1878)
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Martin (France overseas territory)
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Sint Maarten (Sint Maarten is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands)
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI are a British Overseas Territory)
- United States Virgin Islands USVI is a territory of the United States. Consist of the main islands of
- Saint Croix
- Saint John
- Saint Thomas
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 have visited as far as
Beautiful Barbados
Have you been to Barbados? Well, pack your bags and get ready for a fantastic experience. Barbados is a beautiful and captivating Caribbean Island
A visit to Dominica, the Nature Island of the Caribbean.
A visit to Dominica, the nature island in the Caribbean, is a must. I love the beautiful Caribbean island; you will too when you visit.
Puerto Escondido Mexico and Vivo Resorts & Residences
When you think about Mexico, the first cities that come to mind are Cancun, Mexico City, Puerto Vallarta, and Cozumel. How about Puerto
The Month of Love
February is the month for lovers according to our calendars, so we get lots of marriage proposals, couples looking for getaways to rekindle their marriage,
Goodbye 2022
And just like that 2022 is over. How was 2022 for you? I had some shitty months but overall, I kept healthy, safe and
Kelly Fontenelle
Travel Blogger
What is the most unique characteristic of the Caribbean? I say it’s the people. The people and the hospitality you receive while visiting or even calling it home. The Caribbean has some of the most beautiful people who welcomes every visitor with open arms.
Join me as I visit the Caribbean and let us explore all the diversity, history, culture food there is to explore. There is certainly more than beach.
A visit to El Conquistador Resort in Fajardo Puerto Rico
Beautiful Turks & Caicos
Beautiful Barbados
