Carifiesta Montreal – July 2, 2016 downtown Montreal LiveEvents June 23, 2016 4882 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 9335 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 10222 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...
Island-hopping in the Caribbean Michele Peterson October 23, 2015 11706 As our Twin Otter plane careens past a mist-shrouded volcano and screeches to a stop on a runway that drops into the Caribbean Sea, I’m tempted to join my fellow passengers who spontaneously burst into applause...
Casa de Campo – five star luxury in the Dominican Republic Peter Kerr September 18, 2015 6249 Casa de Campo is a much more than a high-end resort and designated a member of The Leading Hotels of the World and the Preferred Hotels & Resorts Legend Collection. With 2,100 luxury villas, the 7,000 acres...
Sailing the Secret Caribbean Michele Peterson March 27, 2015 12218 Exploring hidden islands on the Royal Clipper I realize something as soon as our ship sets sail. It’s not about the posh cabins, the exotic ports of call or even the 5-course gourmet dinners, the magic of the...
Martinique Packs Quite a Punch – a ‘Ti Punch Julie Kalan February 20, 2015 8219 Beyond the beautiful beaches, warm ocean currents and tropical gardens, Martinique is known for its exceptional rum. Sugar Cane Spirits The Caribbean is famous for its rum, but there is only one island where ...
Marvelous Martinique Julie Kalan January 30, 2015 8116 The perfect recipe: blend one part French and one part Caribbean culture and cuisine. Add white and black sand beaches, turquoise waters and lush rain forests. Sweeten with sugar cane and add a dash of rum. The...
Cuba as a first-time treat Matthew Elder February 19, 2014 13314 Enjoy the value and retro intrigue of this tropical gem Canadians, particularly Quebecers, have been enjoying Cuba’s charms for decades. The Caribbean’s biggest island, long known for its fabulous beaches, dis...
Bermuda – an exquisite island playground The Montrealer May 3, 2011 5254 The picture-perfect island of Bermuda has a long-standing reputation as an outstanding golf venue so when I received an invitation to play there this spring in the Bacardi National Par-3 Championship I immediat...
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