CARIBBEAN TRAVEL ADVICE
Haiti tips
Our Caribbean Holidays
St Lucia birdwatching tour, tailor made
Birds, flora and fauna in beautiful St Lucia
Grenada nature holiday
Discover the natural beauty and charm of friendly Grenada
Trinidad and Tobago holidays
All the main highlights of Trinidad & Tobago
Trinidad & Tobago and St Lucia nature tour
Nature and bird watching holiday on three Caribbean islands
Cuba tailor made tour, 8 days
Fantastic immersive 8 day trip, highlights and hidden gems
Cuba cultural holiday
Immerse yourself in Cuban culture on this 8 day adventure
Classic Cuba holiday, 11 days
Get into the Cuban swing over just ten days.
Trinidad and Tobago bird watching holidays
Discover the 450 plus bird species in Trinidad & Tobago
Cuban casa holiday
Go local in Cuba staying in friendly family B&Bs throughout
Trinidad and Tobago nature tours
An eco-adventure experience that includes every comfort
Dominica nature holiday
Independent tour of Dominica, Caribbean's "Nature Island".
Trekking holiday in Cuba
Hiking and exploring the unspoiled national parks of Cuba
Cuba highlights and beach holiday
Balance Cuba’s culture & natural beauty with sunny paradise.
Tobago beach accommodation
17 beautiful accommodations in unique eco resort
Cuba salsa dance holiday
Learn to salsa with the pros in Santiago de Cuba, tuition, day trips and nights out
Trinidad and Tobago small group tour
Small group nature experience in Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad & Tobago tours, tailor made
A bit of R&R on Tobago's beaches plus time in Trinidad
Tobago tailor made holiday, culture, nature & birds
Tailor-made tour to lovely, little, unspoilt Tobago
Caribbean nature tour, Lesser Antilles
Bespoke nature holiday on four idyllic Caribbean islands
St Lucia B&B accommodation, Marigot Bay
Waterfront B&B in the most loved & beautiful Caribbean, bay!
Help rebuild Dominica after hurricane Maria
Help rebuild an eco lodge and a local community,
Cuba tour, The Revolutionary Trail
Follow in the footsteps of the revolutionaries
Walking holiday in St Lucia
Guided walking on this beautiful tear drop island
Discover Cuba tailor made holidays
See the historic sites and beautiful landscapes of Cuba!
Cuba holiday, culture and nature
A mix of nature and culture; discover what makes Cuba tick
Cuba highlights holiday
Explore Havana, visit tobacco hills & doze on dreamy beaches
Cuba tips
Adam Roberts, from our supplier Exodus, on speaking Spanish in Cuba:“Learning some Spanish goes a long way – especially if you are staying in casas particulares. Your hosts may not speak a word of English, so if you can tell them what time you'd like breakfast and how you'd like your eggs, not only does it make your life easier but it puts your hosts at ease. People are so friendly in Cuba, so if you do go that extra mile you'll find it really rewarding.”
“I advise to always pack long trousers and a warm jacket for the evenings as it can get cooler up in the hills. A thin rain jacket is essential for those unpredictable and sporadic downpours which can happen at any moment in the tropics but keep it lusciously green. Another must is flip flops which make it easy to wade through the streets after said heavy yet refreshing rain and save your shoes getting wet. Usual beach gear of course, but probably the most useful item to pack is your dancing shoes as whether you are male or female, there will always be a local desperate to teach you salsa.”
Our top Caribbean Holiday
Cuba salsa dance holiday
Learn to salsa with the pros in Santiago de Cuba, tuition, day trips and nights out
2021: 8 Mar, 29 Mar, 10 May, 28 Jun, 1 Nov, 20 Dec
Dominica tips
Michael Eugene from our supplier Jungle Trekking & Adventure Safaris, on trekking in Dominica:“Where possible, use the services of a guide – they add to the level of enjoyment and share interesting local stories. We are very friendly in Dominica and are eager to share in a conversation.”
Trinidad & Tobago tips
Birdwatching tips
Vivianne McGrath from our top supplier of bird watching holidays in the Caribbean, MotMot Travel: “My favourite place for bird watching would have to be Trinidad and Tobago, which offer the perfect introduction to birding in the New World tropics. Between the two islands there is a diversity of easily-accessible habitats that allow unparalleled access to some of the world’s most beautiful birds. The birding is also very rewarding on St Lucia with six island endemics and a range of Antillean specialities to be found there.”CARIBBEAN TIPS FROM OUR TRAVELLERS
We have selected some of the most useful Caribbean travel tips that our guests have provided over the years to help you make the very most of your holiday – and the space inside your suitcase.


“Well worth going in the rainy season - rain storms are usually short lived and the number of visitors are much lower than they would be in high season.” – Chris Goddard in Trinidad and Tobago
“Research what is going on when you have free time – in Tobago we went to a combined beauty pageant and calypso competition (part of the run-up to carnival) which was a great experience with local people (definitely not put on for tourists!)” – Chris Fleckney
“If you are planning to do any reasonable hikes, make sure you have the right footwear. Heavy duty boots, such as you would wear in the UK, will protect your ankles and keep your feet dry, but do not have sufficient grip for these hikes. Far better to use lighter weight boots/shoes with sticky soles!” – Jenny Cobon in Dominica


“Try to get to know the people who live near your accommodation. Dominicans are very friendly and love to share their lives with you. Monitor the paths you are going to walk on. Frequent rain makes some of the steeper paths very slippery and it is best not to attempt them unless you are very sure-footed. Don't expect that every trip you make will work out as expected. Whales do not show up to order.” – Joan Rule
“Expect to wind down and take things slowly. Be prepared to pay more for food in restaurants, than you might in the UK.” – Alec Connah in Tobago
“Just take note of what the holiday provider recommends what to take. I would have been lost without a torch.” – Grace McGill in Haiti