Nature in Barbados

Don't only think of this Barbados in terms of its development.


There are many nooks and crannies untouched by urbanization where nature reigns.

The view of the Atlantic ocean from inside the Animal Flower Cave.
There are amazing places that you must see to truly be able to say, "I have seen Barbados!" and the Animal Flower Cave is only one. 

 Visit the Andromeda Gardens, Harrison's Cave, Welchman Hall Gully and others to get your fill of tropical scenery and lush, green surroundings.

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Home Away from Home Comfort in Sugar City

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Javier, the owner of Seaview Inn, serving a cool drink with his customary smile.

Seaview Inn on Bay Street in Basseterre, St. Kitts is the Caribbean traveller's best bet for affordable lodging and delicious catering.


Perfect for the backpackers, travelling singles, the do-it-yourself vacationer or anyone who would like to get a taste of the isle known as Sugar City. Before you know it, it'll feel like home.

Javier and Annie are two of the friendliest hosts on the island and one of them is always there to make your stay as enjoyable as possible.

Even if you'd rather not be a stone throws away from the town, but you're in the area and searching for a good place to get away for a bit or a drink, feel free to stop by and get away from the busy street.

The restaurant serves breakfast as well as lunch and the bar is open to all until 10:00 p.m.
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The well stocked bar at Seaview Inn in St. Kitts. photo by Caribbean Traveller


Caribbean Traveller recommends the Seaview Inn in St. Kitts!


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What Bites in the Caribbean

The Caribbean is synonymous with many things, one thing at the top of the list would be our unique regional cuisine.


 The flavor profiles and, quite often, the cooking methods are like none other.

 Caribbean style cooking is celebrated internationally for the evident influences of a richly mixed culture, use of fresh tropical ingredients and a whole lot of love that goes into the recipes.

 The traveling foodie or the simply curious palate can indulge in contemporary representations of traditional or popular dishes by taking in one of the many food festivals hosted by some of your favorite Caribbean destinations.
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Here are Caribbean Traveller's Top Food Festivals in the Caribbean:

  1. Caribbean Food & Wine Festival                     5th - 7th November 2015
            Provedenciales in Turks & Caicos.                caribbeanfoodandwinefestivaltci.com
  2. Taste of St. Barth Gourmet Festival                 5th - 8th November 2015
            St. Bartholemew                                             saintbarth-tourisme.com
  3. Barbados Food, Wine & Rum Festival             19th - 22nd November 2015
            Barbados                                                         foodwinerum.com
  4. BVI Food Fete                                                   1st - 30th November 2015
            British Virgin Islands                                      bvifoodfete.com
  5. Spices of the Caribbean                                     11th - 15th December 2015
           St. Lucia                                                          jademountain.com
  6. Cayman Cookout                                               14th - 16th January 2016
            Cayman Islands                                               caymanislands.ky
  7. St. Croix Food & Wine Experiences                  14th April 2016 [TBA]
            St. Croix, USVI                                                stxfoodandwine.com
  8. Grenada Chocolate Fest, Grenada                      13th - 22nd May 2016
            Grenada                                                            chocolate.truebluebay.com
  9. Taste of Bonaire                                                  June 2016 TBA
            Bonaire                                                             tourismbonaire.com
  10. Portland Jerk Festival                                        July 2016 TBA
            Jamaica                                                             facebook.com/originsofjerk


 Each festival has its own calendar that usually includes exposure to formal as well as casual sampling events and special flair in terms of flavor themes. Many even offer a fun activity or Restaurant Week to accompany the festivities and compliment the dishes being showcased. 
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Magic at Moonhole

The Moonhole is an abandoned hotel on the island of Bequia; one of the Grenadine islands of St. Vincent & the Grenadines.
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Ruins of Moonhole, Bequia, owned by the Johnson family

 Bequia is well known to the avid traveller for its luxurious and eco-friendly accommodations. In the past, Moonhole was no exception. It's just one of many stone homes characteristic to the island but this one was built  in the 1960s directly into the cliffside beneath a naturally occurring stone arch and named 'Moonhole' because the setting moon would sometimes shine through the volcanic rock archway. 

 The resort had large open rooms with a view of the sea. It was constructed using whale bones, local hardwood and other objects recovered from the sea to give the property a rustic and culturally relevant charm. In the early years there was not even a road to Moonhole. Fresh fruit and freshly baked bread was walked in daily from Paget Farm.

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Moonhole at sunset with volcanic rock arch in the foreground. 

 Over time, rocks falling away from the archway made occupancy unsafe and the property has laid abandoned for many years. Trespassing and entry are forbidden but the place still draws interest from visitors and locals alike.

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Re-Discover The Nature Isle

Calling all nature lovers and adventure travellers!
The Nature Isle of the Caribbean
is waiting for you.


In a press release from the Discover Dominica Authority, as of October 5th 2015,
many of Dominica's hiking trails have been re-opened following the extensive damage
Tropical Storm Erika caused to the island in August of this year.

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Boeri Lake in Dominica on a clear, sunny day. Photo by Derek Galon


The Caribbean's Longest Walking Trail


 At least seven segments of the Waitukubuli National Trail have been made safe and accessible for the adventurous nature traveller to explore. The Forestry Division of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries has done commendable work in clearing segments three, four, six, eleven, twelve, thirteen and fourteen, which opens 81 kilometers (50 miles) to local and visiting hikers. 

  
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Other popular attractions which involve some level of hiking are now accessible and operational. 


 These include: Trafalgar Falls, Emerald Pool, L’Escalier Tete Chien, Middleham Falls, Freshwater Lake, Cabrits National Park and Syndicate Nature Trail. 

 The trek to the famous Boiling Lake--a level 4 (difficult) hike across towering mountain ranges, hot streams, hot boiling mud, mini geysers and forests--is open and considered a “must do” for the trekking enthusiast. 
Emerald Pool and Champagne Falls, Dominica. Photo via youtube.com
* Trail users are advised to exercise caution on all paths and guides are recommended as there are landscape changes on certain trails.  Hikers are encouraged to use appropriate hiking gear when trekking in Dominica.

** The Forestry Division continues to assess the island’s hiking trails and will provide updates once assessments have been made and necessary repairs have been completed.
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