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Hurricane Fiona sweeps through Turks and Caicos

The storm’s eye passed close to Grand Turk, the capital of the small British territory, after the government imposed a curfew and urged people to flee flood-prone areas

Culture news

Who are these people? A London museum needs your help

A search has been launched for members of Britain's so-called 'Windrush generation' of Caribbean migrants who featured in photos long thought to have been lost

Experiences

How investors took over a Caribbean island to create a micronation

The purchase of Coffee Caye in Belize was born out of years of eccentric and extreme travel by a group of global travellers.

Destinations

From diving to daiquiris: Here’s why you should visit Cuba this year

With one of the highest vaccination rates in the world, Cuba is ready to welcome back travellers.

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Destinations

Why Venezuela should be on your travel bucket list

Welcome to Venezuela, one of the wildest, most beautiful places on earth. Here's what to do and where to go when you're there.

Women Beyond Borders

Meet the 22-year-old who rowed across the Atlantic ocean alone

Jasmine Harrison rowed across the Atlantic Ocean, making her the youngest woman to ever complete a solo row across any ocean.

Destinations

This Caribbean island is open...but only to the rich

A holiday on the volcanic island requires a $70,000 salary and an open calendar, but things are about to change.

Nature

Why has Puerto Rico declared an ecological state of emergency?

A mysterious and deadly disease is running rampant through one of Puerto Rico's vital ecosystems.

United Kingdom

Boris Johnson to be investigated over funding of luxury holiday

Britain's parliamentary watchdog has announced that it is investigating Prime Minister Boris Johnson over the funding of a luxury holiday he took in 2019.

Experiences

This Caribbean island wants you to work remotely from its beaches

Ever wanted to spend 6 months working from a Caribbean island? Curaçao might be the place for you.

Money

Bitcoin Island: Welcome to the world's first crypto-enabled community

Using cryptocurrencies to buy everything from villas to beers, the island of Bequia is set to become home to a fully Bitcoin-enabled community.

Destinations

The 6 EU special territories to have on your travel radar

You might not have heard of these outermost regions and overseas countries technically in the EU.

Haiti

Thousands evacuated on Caribbean island after volcano erupts

The first explosion occurred Friday morning. Experts have warned that explosive eruptions could continue for days or possibly week.

World News

Thousands evacuated from St Vincent as volcano erupts

Evacuation orders were issued for the roughly 16,000 people who live in the red zone near La Soufriere volcano in St Vincent's northern region.

Money

How Eastern Caribbean became the world's first digital currency union

DCash is believed to be the world's first digital currency launched by a currency union, making it easier for those without bank accounts to make quick transactions.

Destinations

Which destinations are safest for booking a holiday this year?

Here’s what you should be looking out for when looking to book a holiday during the pandemic.

Travel News

Guaranteed no-quarantine trips to the Caribbean have been launched

`The ultimate game of travel roulette has just dropped with this new holiday package, which also guarantees you won't have to quarantine when you return to the UK.

Cuba

Havana, Cuba marks 500th anniversary with fireworks

Havana celebrated its 500th anniversary with a colourful and impressive fireworks display — and a historic state visit by Spain's King Felipe.

World News

One in five Latin American people victim of 'sextortion': survey

One in five people in Latin America and the Caribbean, mostly women, has either direct or indirect experience of officials using their positions of power to demand sexual favours, a new survey has found.

Bahamas

Hurricane Dorian: Before-and-after images show flooding of Bahamas

These are the satellite images that show how flooding from Hurricane Dorian has ravaged the Bahamas.