Caribbean Trading Company

So Many Things to Do in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico

May 14, 2013

There are so many things to do in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico – where does one begin? There are infinite possibilities to fit every mood and interest, but the crew here at Caribbean Trading Company have some personal favorites. Here’s some of the local spots that we return to time and again in the town of [...]

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Celebrate Frog Jumping Day with Puerto Rico’s Coqui

May 9, 2013

May 13th is Frog Jumping Day! Well, this day was just made for Puerto Rico as we have an enduring love affair with the Coqui frog. There are currently 18 known species of the coqui in Puerto Rico. The Eleutherodactylus coquí, or coquí común, is the most common species of coquí on the island of [...]

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Great Corporate Gifts (and Souvenirs) for Dominican Republic Groups

April 2, 2013

There are so many great corporate gifts for groups and conventions going to the Dominican Republic. Something local that highlights the destination and the unique Dominican Republic culture is a great place to start. Paired with more traditional promotional items that highlight your brand and program, and it is the perfect combination of gifts to [...]

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Win Big! Become our Facebook Fan of the Month!

March 26, 2013

Here at Caribbean Trading Company, we are so grateful to all of our fans and customers who have joined us in our online community and take an interest in all things Puerto Rican and Caribbean. We think the Caribbean is pretty great and are glad you all think so too! Many of you have been [...]

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A Sightseer’s Guide to Puerto Rico

March 7, 2013

There are so many things to do in Puerto Rico, that the problem is not finding something of interest; rather, it is prioritizing the list of things to do in Puerto Rico according to how much time one has. I have lived in Puerto Rico for over 15 years and there are still many places [...]

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Key Considerations for Destination Wedding Welcome Gifts

January 22, 2013

Congratulations on your upcoming nuptials! Destination Weddings are a wonderful and memorable way to mark such an important day. Similar to welcome baskets for Out-of-Town guests at a regular wedding, a welcome gift for your guests at a Destination Wedding is also a good idea. Here at Caribbean Trading Company, we have been working with Weddings [...]

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Gift Events Ensure that Your Corporate Gifts are Well- Received

January 8, 2013

Are you struggling with Incentive Gift ideas and corporate gift solutions for your next incentive trip? Does the same logo’d polo shirt and tote bag seem tired and overdone? If so, consider doing a Gift Event for your group. A Gift Event brings fun and excitement and the Gift of Choice to your next event. [...]

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What Hot hot peppers are in our sauces?

December 20, 2012

You likely fall into one of two categories of people: the hot pepper lovers and the would-be lovers. For hot pepper sauce aficionados, a mind-boggling array of habaneros, scotch bonnets, and jalapeños exist to satiate the fussiest fire-eater. And hot peppers pack an impressive health punch — their benefits include pain suppression, improved circulation, antimicrobial [...]

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Returning to Rich Traditions through Children’s Books

December 11, 2012

Doesn’t it appear that life is rushing by us sometimes? Even the Holiday Season is here, rapidly once again. Barely did the month of November begin when stores were laden with displays; not to mention the deluge of television, radio and print commercials that crowd our minds and tempt our children with the newest trend. [...]

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Why Buy Incentive Travel Gifts Locally?

December 4, 2012

There are many advantages to buying incentive travel gifts and conference goodie bags locally in the destination you are going. Of course, there are some risks too, but with a plan and a good partner; the risks can easily be mitigated. We’ve been working with corporate groups to do their incentive gifts for the last [...]

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