Carifiesta Montreal – July 8, 2017 – downtown Montreal LiveEvents July 2, 2017 3378 42nd edition Carifiesta Montreal Many Islands, One People On July 8 we will invade the streets of downtown Montreal with our vibrant colors and extravagant costumes while dancing to the musical sounds from...
A Taste of the Caribbean – June 21-25, Old Port of Montreal LiveEvents June 14, 2017 3319 A Taste of the Caribbean The Rum Edition A Taste of the Caribbean (TOTC) is Quebec’s premier Caribbean cultural event. From its beginnings in 1999, TOTC’s mission has been to promote the colorful diversity...
Heavenly villa escapes in Jamaica Michele Peterson March 19, 2017 7348 Elegance, seclusion and history meet at these elite resorts Round Hill is a classic stay near Montego Bay Jamaica Pre-dinner cocktail in hand, I browse a collection of vintage black and white photos dis...
Gourmet Escape, Sandals Grande St. Lucian Resort Michele Peterson November 6, 2016 7168 Food fans enjoy global flavour on one of Saint Lucia’s best beaches Unique round bungalows known as Rondovals are an architectural highlight of a stay at Sandals Grande St. Lucian Photo: Grande St. Lucian ...
Spotlight on Nevis: The Broadway musical “Hamilton” shines attention on this luxe Caribbean hideaway Michele Peterson October 15, 2016 7635 Lying on a table, my body bathed in natural oils infused with sage, mint and lemongrass, it’s easy to imagine I’m drifting through a fragrant herb garden. The chorus of peeping tree frogs adds to the sense of t...
Martinique Gourmande 2016 – September 15-25, various locations LiveEvents September 13, 2016 3295 Martinique Gourmande Culinary Festival Treat yourself to the savory, spicy and sweet flavours from the Island of Flowers. The 9th annual gourmet event, Martinique Gourmande, will once again bring Martin...
Haiti En Folie – July 25-31, various locations LiveEvents July 17, 2016 3319 10th Edition Haiti en Folie The Festival Haiti en Folie allows everyone to discover or rediscover Haiti like never before through dance, music, cinema, art, literature, poetry, theater and gastronomy. The onl...
Carifiesta Montreal – July 2, 2016 downtown Montreal LiveEvents June 23, 2016 5019 41st edition Carifiesta Montreal Many Islands, One People The second largest Caribbean festival in Canada, this major summer event brings together approximately 100,000 people at its annual parade, all kin...
Sunscape Cove: family luxury in Montego Bay Michele Peterson June 13, 2016 9509 A premium playground for adventure-loving families With tables draped in white linen, glimpses of the Caribbean beyond a freshly- clipped lawn and red-billed hummingbirds flitting about the flowerbeds, breakfa...
Montserrat: A Photo Tribute to Sir George Martin Michele Peterson May 8, 2016 10664 A photo of George Martin with a very young Linda and Paul McCartney is on display at Hilltop Coffee House & Family Center in Montserrat A few months ago, I was in Montserrat, a tiny volcanic island that...
