Category: Caribbean Islands
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4 Days in the Dominican Republic: A Santo Domingo & Punta Cana Itinerary
Four days in the Dominican Republic offers the perfect mix of history, culture and beaches. This itinerary covers Santo Domingo, Punta Cana, getting around by…
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How to Register for Spirit Mas 2027
I’ve registered for Spirit Mas 2027 and documented the process from choosing my section and costume to selecting the bodywear, sizing, payment options and final…
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How to Register for a Trinidad Carnival Mas Band
Planning to play Trinidad Carnival for the first time? This step-by-step guide walks you through the online registration process, from choosing your costume and customizing…
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HM Bávaro Beach Hotel Review
Thinking about staying at HM Bávaro Beach in Punta Cana? Here’s my honest review after visiting during the shoulder season, including what I loved, the…
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Things to Do in Santo Domingo: My Santo Domingo Tour and Self-Guided Route
Looking for things to do in Santo Domingo? Follow the 9 stops from my guided tour, including the Colonial Zone, Los Tres Ojos, museums and…
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Punta Cana to Santo Domingo Airport by Bus
Taking the Expreso Punta Cana bus from Friusa to Santo Domingo Airport (SDQ)? Here’s where the bus stops, what it costs and what to expect.
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Santo Domingo to Punta Cana by Bus
Taking the Expreso Punta Cana bus from Santo Domingo to Punta Cana is one of the cheapest ways to travel between the two cities. Tickets…
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Picking a Carnival Costume
Choosing a Trinidad Carnival costume is one of the most exciting parts of planning your Carnival experience, but it can also be overwhelming. From viewing…
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A Day in Port of Spain, Trinidad
Port of Spain gets passed through more than it gets seen. Here’s what happens when you actually stop.
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Acajou Hotel Grande Riviere: Trinidad Hotel Review
After days of Carnival chaos, I ended up at Acajou Hotel in Grande Riviere, not by plan, but by luck. Here’s why it became the…
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The Best Fetes of Trinidad Carnival: 2026 Reviews & 2027 Guide
Carnival Monday and Tuesday might fall on February 8–9, 2027, but the real magic starts long before you hit the road. From the messy, high-energy…
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Stink & Dutty 2026: 3 Hours on the Yellow Brick Road to the Wildest Fete of Trinidad Carnival
Stink & Dutty 2026 kicked off Trinidad Carnival week with pure chaos, sunrise energy, and three hours of bumper-to-bumper traffic just to get inside. From…
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Trinidad Carnival 2027: Dates, Bands & Budgets
Planning for Trinidad Carnival 2027? Get the official dates (Feb 8-9), flight booking timelines, mas band launch info and fete costs to budget your trip.
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Stag Stage at Trinidad Carnival 2026: A Free Stag Beer Event in St. James
Stag Stage, hosted by Stag Beer during Trinidad Carnival in St. James, delivered high-energy soca performances from both veteran and rising artistes — all at…
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Tobago in a Day: A Car-Free Island Escape from Trinidad
Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago | Summer 2025 Tobago is an island where even a single day feels like a true escape. Just a 25 minutes…
