Caribbean Archives - Rachel's Ruminations

How to choose a destination: Tips to consider before travel

Rachel Heller — Sat, 15 Apr 2023 18:50:00 +0000

Sometimes it's hard to choose a travel destination. Say you have only two weeks' vacation, and you want to get the most out of it. Here's some advice.

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St Lucia travel tips: Things to know before you go

Rachel Heller — Mon, 16 Jan 2023 15:02:00 +0000

These travel tips are all things to know before going to St Lucia: about driving, choosing beaches, choosing where to stay, and more!

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Deshaies, Guadeloupe: The Paradise in “Death in Paradise”

Rachel Heller — Sat, 17 Dec 2022 17:02:00 +0000

Visiting Deshaies, Guadeloupe, the setting for the BBC series "Death in Paradise," was a bit surreal for me: so beautiful and so strangely familiar.

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28 Practical Tips for Women Traveling Alone

Rachel Heller — Thu, 30 Dec 2021 15:22:00 +0000

Truly practical advice for women traveling alone. Tips for sleeping, eating, socializing and lots more travel advice for solo female travel!

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Pitons Management Area UNESCO site: So much to see!

Rachel Heller — Sun, 12 Dec 2021 19:06:34 +0000

Pitons Management Area UNESCO site in Saint Lucia contains the famous sulphur springs, a drive-in volcano, assorted waterfalls, the beautiful Pitons peaks and lots more things to see!

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East Winds Resort St Lucia: A review

Rachel Heller — Tue, 30 Nov 2021 15:44:50 +0000

What's special about East Winds Resort Saint Lucia is its size: it's small and peaceful, perfect for a peaceful, laid-back Caribbean holiday.

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11+ Best things to do in Martinique

Christine Rogador — Fri, 26 Feb 2021 16:06:36 +0000

Martinique has it all - pristine beaches, secluded bays, scenic hikes, and panoramic views. Here are the 11 best things to do in Martinique! Read about all the best sights to see, hikes and activities on this beautiful Caribbean island!

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Best things to do in Guadeloupe: A Guadeloupe guide

Rachel Heller — Wed, 23 Jan 2019 16:54:24 +0000

I have many articles on this website about things to do in Guadeloupe, yet I’ve never compiled them into an overview. After updating all of the separate articles, I figure it’s time, so here it is: a Guadeloupe guide. Note: at the bottom of this list you can find a map with all the sights...

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The Chocolate Museum, Guadeloupe

Rachel Heller — Fri, 20 Nov 2015 17:24:32 +0000

Just seeing the bright hand-painted sign above the entrance to La Maison du Cacao (The Chocolate Museum) in Pointe Noire, Guadeloupe, was enough to make me happy. The truth is that pretty much anything chocolate-related makes me happy. I’m an addict. Disclosure: This article contains an affiliate link. If you make a purchase through the...

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Kreol West Indies: a new concept

Rachel Heller — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 18:01:02 +0000

On my last day in Guadeloupe, I stumbled upon a special little museum. I was on my way to the easternmost tip of Grande-Terre, the eastern “wing” of the butterfly that makes up Guadeloupe’s main island. Called Pointe des Chateaux, it’s a windblown, craggy place. On the way, I noticed a brightly-colored building, only catching...

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