A Culture Whirl

The official countdown to the biggest event in Trinidad and Tobago is on - Carnival! Soon, visitors and locals will descend upon the streets of Port-of-Spain for “the greatest show on earth."

There’s still so much to uncover when it comes to the melting pot of cultures that is the Caribbean. 

In the highly competitive tourism industry, it becomes imperative to create a distinctive and captivating vision that not only draws the attention of tourists but also engrosses them in the experience so that they seek to return in the future.

Paradise is not so much of a far fetched idea when you've set your eyes on the most beautiful beach. There are some that are perfect for the family, a great vacation get away or simply a serene escape. You can find all versions of this in the Caribbean. Check out some our favourite beaches in the Caribbean that both locals and tourists alike love to enjoy.

Whatever the occasion, make sure that you feel comfortable in the outfit that you choose to wear. You will exude confidence and your inner beauty will shine through.

Never before has a Trinidadian novel made a single artist the sole focus of its literary illustration. So how appropriate is it that Lord Kitchener is the first to have such an honour.

It’s no secret that some of the best cocoa in the world comes from Trinidad and Tobago. One of the country's local food technologist is advocating a new approach for cocoa to reclaim its former glory. 

While this was not meant to be an in-depth study, it does go to show that oftentimes you can learn a lot about relationships among your own circle of friends and during those treasured lunchtime conversations. How do you think education impacts your choices in relationships?

If you’ve got a co-worker from any one of the Caribbean Islands, who has family from the Caribbean diaspora, or you want to take him a piece of the Caribbean with you, absolutely do not purchase a floral print t-shirt or a beach board. There’s much more authenticity that the Caribbean has to offer that anyone, tourist or native, can appreciate during the season.

Tourism is a multi-billion dollar global industry. It occurs internationally, regionally and even intra-nationally. This industry also happens to be a mainstay of many regional bodies in the Caribbean whether it serves as a...