11 Carnivals Around the World for 2025
Whether you call it the carnival, Mardi Gras or simply a fête, the approach of Lent brings with it a wonderful explosion of colour and exuberance. Travel Begins at 40…
Experience the Magic of Carnival in Aruba
Having recently earned the title of Top Destination in the Caribbean in the 2025 Travellers’ Choice Awards, Aruba promises visitors more than just pristine beaches and turquoise waters. Venture beyond…
Saint Lucia : a Community United in Music
Mark Bibby Jackson visits the Caribbean island of Saint Lucia, and discovers the secret behind its popularity as a holiday destination. There are times when I feel most fortunate to…
St Kitts Music Festival, the Caribbean 2025
The St Kitts Music Festival has announced the lineup for its 26th annual event, taking place on the Caribbean island from June 27 to 29, 2024. Mary J. Blige, a nine-time Grammy Award…
Sustainability and Conservation in the Dominican Republic
Do the phrases global warming and carbon footprint prick your conscience about going on holiday? On a recent visit to the Dominican Republic, I learnt how people holidaying on this…
10 Best Things to Do in Aruba
Aruba, a small island located in the southern Caribbean, is known for its white sandy beaches, crystal-clear waters, and year-round warm weather. Whether you are a first-time visitor or a…
What To Do in Santo Domingo Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo Dominican Republic lies on the south coast of the Caribbean nation. The greater metropolitan area is home to 3.8 million people, making it the largest city in the…
Catching a Dominican Republic Baseball Game on Holiday
When we visit a foreign country, we think nothing of lying on the beaches, strolling through the streets or climbing the mountains. Often overlooked though are sports, writes Mike East…
Dominican Republic Carnival 2025
Get ready to be swept away by a whirlwind of vibrant colours, pulsating music, and infectious energy! The Dominican Republic Carnival is an immersive cultural explosion, promising an unforgettable experience…
6 Unmissable Global Festivals in October
From two of the most important festivals in the Indian calendar, to sausage festivals in Lincoln and Weimar, October is a month full of fun. Here is our selection of…
8 Caribbean Festivals in 2023
If you are looking for a festival in 2023, you might be interested in visiting the Caribbean. The region is famed for its colourful and vibrant festivals. Whether you’re a…
Barbados Crop Over Festival 2025
The Barbados Crop Over Festival, or Barbados Carnival, is an annual event held each summer in the Caribbean island. The festival is spread over three months, concluding with the Grand…
11 Things To Do in Barbados
When people consider Barbados holidays they probably think of sun and sand – and perhaps rum – but while you can find all three in abundance in the tropical Caribbean…
Unearthing Sustainable Barbados Tourism
For most visitors Barbados is an island of beaches and possibly rum, but there is so much more to the country as Mark Bibby Jackson discovers investigating sustainable Barbados tourism…
Anguilla Summer Festival (Carnival) 2025
Anguilla’s biggest party returns from 21 July – 11 August 2024. The Anguilla Summer Festival will turn the Caribbean island technicolour with music parades and boat races – topped off…
Travel to St Lucia : a Fortnight in Paradise
Despite the tightening COVID restrictions, Deborah Unger discovers it was well worth the effort to travel to St Lucia for a relaxing two weeks in the sun at The Landings…
Holidays to Grenada, The Spice Isle
Arianna Stephen gives some tips for those planning to spice up their holidays to Grenada in the Caribbean. Grenada, ‘The Spice Isle,’ is indeed famous for its spices, such as…
Dominica Holidays: Rainforest in the Caribbean
Want to explore lush green rainforests, towering mountains and volcanic mysteries in the Caribbean this winter? Arianna Stephen recommends you go on your Dominica holidays. If you are on the…
Anguilla Holidays for Needed Winter Sun
Arianna Stephen suggests you could do far worse than choosing to go on your Anguilla holidays if you are seeking some Caribbean sun this winter. Nestled in the north of…
Barbados Travel Getting Back to Normal
Is Barbados open for travel? Arianna Stephen explains current Barbados travel restrictions and what to expect when you arrive. 2020 to 2021 has been a rough time for tourists worldwide…
Caribbean Premier League (CPL) Cricket, 2021
Every year one can find global cricket fans glued to their television screens drinking in competitions like the ICC Cricket World Cup, the Ashes Test series, the constantly thrilling money…
7 Ways to Make the Most of Your Remote Work
Many people are now contemplating leaving cities and heading for open spaces. Here is Travel Begins at 40’s guide to remote work in paradise. What if we told you that…
Alternative World Wildlife Day Wish List
In 1973, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) declared 3 March as World Wildlife Day to celebrate and raise awareness of the world’s wild animals and plants. Wildlife is the…
British Tourists Welcome on their Antigua Holidays
The West Indies cricket team might be teaching England how to play cricket, but back in the Caribbean one tourism department is encouraging Brits to go there on their Antigua…
