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HIDDEN GEMS “There's a place called Devil's Bridge on the eastern side of Antigua. I've been there many times – it's where I do my rock fishing. There's Betty's Hope, as well. So many historical sights. Antigua is the place to be if you want to unwind. Good food, the drinks if you like rum – we have some of the best rums.” SIR CURTLY AMBROSE FORMER WEST INDIES CRICKETER What's your hidden gem? EMAIL CACIQUE@GECKOMAGS.COM TO SHARE YOUR FAVOURITE ‘SECRET' PLACE AND TELL US WHY IT'S SO SPECIAL.…

60 seconds with… CAROL MITCHELL Cacique talks to our book club columnist – a renowned author and founder of CaribbeanReads You began writing in your mid-thirties, which is fairly late. What led you there? Like many children's authors, I wrote the books I wanted my children to read. In 2006, I was living in St Kitts, raising two avid readers, but I could not find enough Caribbean books that reflected their lives in an authentic and engaging manner. Around the same time, I visited Brimstone Hill and I asked the question many authors ask, “What would happen if…?” I wandered through the rooms at the fort, which have been set up to recreate the 18th century and wondered what would happen if a 21stcentury child found themselves in that setting.…

Una joya del Caribe, la isla de Providenciales cuenta con aguas cristalinas, hermosas playas de arena blanca y algunos de los arrecifes de coral más impresionantes del mundo. Providenciales, aunque no es la capital del país, es ahora la isla más poblada y desarrollada de las Islas Turcas y Caicos y es un destino privilegiado para los viajeros. Conocido cariñosamente como 'Provo' por los lugareños, es el hogar de Grace Bay (que con frecuencia encabeza las listas de las mejores playas del mundo) donde también encontrará resorts de lujo y excelentes lugares para comer, lo que lo convierte en el destino perfecto para un increíble viaje de escapada de 72 horas. DÍA 1 Mañana: Comience su viaje en Grace Bay Beach. Sus arenas blancas prístinas se mantienen notablemente frescas, incluso…

Most travellers skip Cuba's Isle of Youth, a fat, comma-shaped island dangling below the Caribbean coast of the mainland. Those that are curious about this island, 60 miles south, discover it's almost impossible to get a seat on the irregular fl ights from Havana. And to book the daily ferry requires heaps of patience as tickets need to be booked a month in advance. Those that do make the hop mostly come for the diving. They stay at the Hotel Colony on the west coast and set out each morning to dive the coral reefs beneath the turquoise waters of Punta Francés Marine National Park. Most take in a visit to the Presidio Modelo, too. This panopticon prison-turned-museum, its circular concrete and iron skeletons desiccating in situ, rests east of…

FOOD & DRINK one bite at a time The most exquisite tastes can transcend your palate and create memories that can last an eternity. At the Barbados Food and Rum Festival, this is definitely the case as the festival can be described as a culinary nirvana filled with the most diverse and delicious cuisine. Every year, the festival is held in October and features famed chefs, mixologists and culinary personalities. This year the festival takes centre stage from 19-22 October with eight unforgettable signature events. From an authentic Barbadian fish fry to the ultimate breakfast party and a sumptuous feast, there is something for every type of foodie to enjoy. The fan favourites are Rise and Rum – a delectable sunrise party filled with endless breakfast delights – and Liquid…

Bienvenidos a la última edición de Cacique. Mientras continuamos nuestra expansión, especialmente en el Caribe oriental, hemos añadido siete ATR-42 de 48 plazas a nuestra flota. Estos aviones más nuevos y grandes sustituirán a nuestros Embraer 120s, que se irán retirando progresivamente durante el resto del año, lo que nos permitirá atender la creciente demanda en mercados desatendidos (para más detalles, véase la página 8), Recientemente tuvimos el placer de asistir a la Semana de Concienciacion sobre Seguridad Aérea en Dominica, donde pudimos interactuar con estudiantesy presentarles el mundo de la aviación como una opción profesional. Puede que sea un cliché, pero es muy cierto que los niños son nuestro futuro. Este adagio también se aplica al deporte. Y aquí, en interCaribbean, estamos encantados de apoyar diversas iniciativas deportivas en…

St Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival 30 APRIL -12 MAY 2024 For the past 30 years, multitudes have descended upon the lush green volcanic island of St Lucia for its Jazz & Arts Festival, one of the best-known music events in the Caribbean. The main stage is at the picturesque Pigeon Island National Landmark, which offers breathtaking views of the north of the island and as far north as the island of Martinique. Over the years, hundreds of bands and international jazz A-listers such as pianists Chick Corea and Herbie Hancock, guitarists George Benson, Earl Klugh, Jonathan Butler, Brazil's pianist and vocalist Tania Maria, and contemporary jazz mainstays Acoustic Alchemy and Esperanza Spalding have graced the stage, along with home-grown talent. SAVE THE date FOR MORE INFORMATION, BOOKMARK CARIBBEANEVENTS.COM AND/OR…

HIT THE ROAD Beach life tends to dominate popular perceptions of the Caribbean but, if you fancy getting off your sun-lounger, the region boasts an incredible variety of natural wonders and historic landmarks, while the compact size of many islands means that headline attractions are often clustered within short distances of one another. There are plenty of trips and tours out there, of course, but if you really want to get a first-hand feel for island life, nothing beats getting behind the wheel yourself and heading off into some of the Caribbean's less touristed corners, exploring winding coastal highways or tackling switchback roads across dramatic, jungle-swathed mountains. 1 BARBADOS: COAST, CAVES AND COLONIAL LANDMARKS The following drive takes in a big swathe of Barbados's spectacular coastline as well as offering a…

interCaribbean Airways has added seven ATR-42 aircraft to its fleet.The airline acquired the new 48seat regional jets from Romanian carrier TAROM. Chair and founder of interCaribbean Lyndon Gardiner expressed his satisfaction with fulfilling promises to the governments and people of the Caribbean. “We are delighted to introduce these capable aircraft, boldly expanding our capacity and operational flexibility,“ he said. “These aircraft will allow us to implement our commitments to expand in underserved markets, especially in the eastern Caribbean.“ interCaribbean has been determined to increase capacity to meetan increasing demand for its services since entering the eastern Caribbean during the pandemic. Gardiner said interCaribbean would benefit from the Romanian airline's excellent example in sustainable aviation practices, quality assurance in the airline industry and timeliness in the delivery of the aircraft. “Strong…

1 STORY & MYTH JAMAICA “I have always loved stories and myths,” says Kristie Stephenson, founder of Story & Myth. “I secured the domain www.storyandmyth.com before I knew what to do with it – it resonated with me.” Inspired by her grandfather, “a true storyteller”, Stephenson decided to create jewellery based on stories and myths, using seeds as her primary material. These seeds “carry a deep connection to the people who came to the Caribbean, voluntarily or involuntarily”, she says. ”In islands with indigenous communities, like the Taino, the seeds perhaps came with those people journeying out of South America and up the chain of Caribbean islands.” Stephenson believes that marginalised and disenfranchised communities are the keepers of the best stories – filled as they are with folklore, musical talent,…

Según para nada menos que una autoridad como Bob Dylan, Harry Belafonte era “El mejor baladista del país y todo el mundo lo sabía”. Sus álbumes y sencillos se vendieron por millones y ayudaron a popularizar la música folclórica calipso y mento en todo el mundo. Fue un actor galardonado, quien trabajó con directores de cine estadounidenses tan aclamados como Spike Lee, Robert Altman y Otto Preminger, pero estaba feliz de ser eclipsado por los Muppets mientras interpretaba su canción principal, Day-O (Banana Boat Song). Junto a su carrera como actor, estuvo la defensa de la igualdad y los derechos civiles que a Belafonte y su incansable trabajo de caridad le valieron innumerables honores y reconocimientos. Apenas el año pasado, el gobierno de Jamaica anunció planes para cambiar el nombre…

Cacique Rewards is available to all, whether you are a frequent or infrequent flyer. Any points you earn do not expire, never have and never will. As a member, you earn points on each flight segment you fly with interCaribbean. Join today and start earning! To find out more and to become a ‘Cacique', go to www.intercaribbean.com. HOW IT WORKS To calculate the points required for a one-way or roundtrip journey, determine your origin and destination. If the route is a point-to-point that originates from one of our hub cities, you earn points for that single flight. If your journey makes a stop through a hub city, the points earned will be the sum of the two or more legs of the trip – check the table (right) to see…