Caribbean Cultures and People - Cultural Guide to the Caribbean

The roots of Carnival lie in a mix of African culture, Christianity, and slavery.

Carnival dates for every island in the Caribbean.

Information on Rastafarianism, the religion most associated with Jamaica, dreadlocks, and reggae music.

After English, Spanish is the language most commonly spoken in the Caribbean. Learn some basic travel phrases or much more here!

St. Martin, St. Barts, French Guyana, Martinique and Guadeloupe are still departments of France, and French remains the primary language in these countries.

Caribbean Rum is the story of a New World invention--hard liquor distilled from sugar cane and byproducts--and its role in the European and African colonization of the American continents.

The newly opened Kalinago Cultural Center allows visitors to Dominica to get an up-close look at the lives and traditions of the islands' 3,000-strong Caribs, known locally as the Kalinago people.

The so-called “Golden Age of Piracy” lasted from about 1700 to 1725. During this time, thousands of men (and women) turned to piracy as a way to make a living. It is known as the “Golden Age” because conditions were perfect for pirates to flourish, and many of the individuals we associate with piracy, such as Blackbeard, “Calico Jack” Rackham or “Black Bart” Roberts, were active during this time. Here are ten things you maybe did not know about these ruthless sea bandits!

A quick, fun quiz for Caribbean lovers.

Review of Sandals Foundation, the charitable arm of Sandals International in the Caribbean, a chain of all-inclusive Caribbean resorts.

Biography of About.com Caribbean Travel contributing writer Christopher Curley

Biography of travel writer Clint Brownfield

Biography of Travel Writer Carolyn Clark

Biography of About.com Caribbean for Visitors contributing writer Dan Ross.

Biography of Caribbean for Visitors contributing writer Fran Kaplan.

The biography of About.com contributing writer Margot Weiss.

Biography of travel writer Christine Curley.

Biography of Travel Writer Liz Fleming

Biography of Travel Writer Kim Foley MacKinnon

Biography of About.com contributing writer Paul Kandarian.

Biography of freelance writer Chris Botta.

A nice collection of travel blogs from Travelblogs.com, including individual visitors' experiences about islands throughout the Caribbean.

The blog of Caribbean Beat magazine covers arts and culture, lifestyle, and tourism.

Jamaica based bookstore that focuses on literature and nonfiction about the Caribbean.

Blog on Caribbean lifestyle, arts and society by the editors of Caribbean Beat magazine.

Music, podcasts and more from Trinidad & Tobago.

Frequently updated blog on travel news related to the Caribbean by Laura Sangster, owner of the Caribbean travel agency CaribbeanJourney.com

New York based cultural center that focuses on the African diaspora.

The West Indies Cricket Blog is a fan site devoted to covering the game of cricket in the West Indies.

Caribbean themed original paintings and reproductions, prints, photography, calendars, art cards and gifts.

Caribbean style and fashion blog by Trinidadian media personality L.M.N. Harris.

Lifestyle magazine covering the Caribbean-American community.

A collection of travel blogs by Caribbean travelers, along with hotel, restaurant, and activity reviews.

Bio of travel writer Baz Dreisinger