Caribbean Inspired Resources - a potpourri of leads

I don't think there's much point in bemoaning the state of the world unless there's some way you can think of to improve it. Otherwise, don't bother writing a book - go and find a tropical island and lie in the sun. (Peter Singer)

 

The chief character in this narrative is the Caribbean Sea, one of the world's most alluring bodies of water, a rare gem among the oceans, defined by the islands that form a chain of lovely jewels to the north and east (James Michener)

Online Island Guides & Caribbean News Sites

CaribbeanDaily.com

CaribLive.com

WelcomeToTheCaribbean.com

USVI Guide

St. John Guidebook

St. Croix Guidebook

St. John One Source: USVI

St. Thomas One Source: USVI

Virgin Voice: USVI

Island Sun: BVI

WORKING & LIVING IN THE Caribbean:

EscapeArtist.com: A great online resource for anyone who is planning to leave the comforts of a known lifestyle to relocate to their choice of "Paradise". The page flagged here is specifically targeted to those moving to the Caribbean.

Relocating to the US Virgin Islands

Jamaica: Immigration and Visa Info

The Top Ten Places to Live in Belize By Lan Sluder

Maho Bay Campgrounds 4-Hour Work Exchange Program, St. John, US Virgin Islands: 4-Hour Work Exchange Program is an economical way to experience St. John. Committ one month of work in one of their departments and receive free lodging. Maho Bay Camps and the more remote Estate Concordia Studios

Caribbean Business Opportunities

Exploring the Islands

Caribbean Hiking: The best way to experience the heart of these islands is on foot.
By Lisa Mullins Bishop, Caribbean Edge Staff Writer

Article: Caribbean Hiking (Including a List of the Top 10) an article by M. Timothy O'Keefe

DebbiesCaribbean: Traveling with kids in the Caribbean

Festivals & Events in the Caribbean

Caribbean Events listed by Month

Belize International Film Festival

Havana's Carnival: A Pause for Joy

Some Local Hot Spots

Foxies: Grand Harbour, Jost Van Dyke. Although internationally known as "THE" News Years party place of the Caribbean it is still somewhat considered a local hotspot. There is always some happening there that draws the locals of other nearby islands over for a visit.

Ivan's Campground: White Bay, Jost Van Dyke. Best known for it's stress free honour bar and laid back ambiance. This is the place that residents of the other surrounding islands run to in order to "get away" and rejuvenate.

Skinny Legs a pretty OK place, known locally as Skinnies of Coral Bay, St. John. Best known for its incredible Skinnies Burger this often noisy bar and grill hosts many local happenings from community fund raisers, to fabulous music festivals.