Category Archives: Caribbean History
Captain Tim takes you on a tour of Caribbean history with postings about interesting stories of the Caribbean. From Sugar Mills, to Lighthouses and facts about how life has changed (or stayed the same) over the last several centuries.
Read moreIf you are a history buff or want to learn a bit more about the Caribbean, these blogs are the ones for you! We like to discuss historical attractions as well as the history of food, places, products and lifestyle topics.
Puerto rico history, guadeloupe history, virgin islands history, dominica history, st croix history, history of Hispaniola, history curacao, history st lucia, st kitts history, history of ethnic groups in the Caribbean, history of st vincent and the grenadines, anguilla history, bonaire history, history of st kitts and nevis, nevis history,
Hotels in Old San Juan Puerto Rico
Old San Juan in Puerto Rico is a 465-year-old neighborhood originally conceived as a military [...]
May
Visit the Vieques Archaelogical Site
So many things to see in Vieques! If you have a spare hour go check [...]
Apr
Culture of Puerto Rico: History of Hammocks
The history of Hammocks – an important cultural icon of the culture of Puerto Rico. [...]
Apr
Caribbean Tropical Liqueurs
We talk so much about rum down here in the Caribbean that recently I got [...]
Jan
Best Hotel Hideouts in Historic Caribbean Hotels
When planning your travel and leisure in the Caribbean, you may be looking for a [...]
Sep
The Guayabera: Caribbean Style and Elegance
On July 1st Cuba celebrates the Dia de La Guayabera… here in Puerto Rico, we [...]
Jul
Vejigante Mask : A Puerto Rican Tradition
The Vejigante (Vay-he-GAHN-tay) is a fantastic, colorful character introduced into carnival celebrations in Puerto Rico [...]
Apr
Then and Now: Puerto Rico Maps
Puerto Rico was first “founded” in 1493 by Christopher Columbus on his second voyage. Over [...]
Mar
Celebrate the Irish History of Puerto Rico St Patrick’s Day
It is almost Puerto Rico St Patrick’s Day – the ubiquitous Irish holiday that brings [...]
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Mar
Who were the real Pirates of the Caribbean?
I have to admit, sometimes I consider myself somewhat a Pirate of the Caribbean. Or, [...]
Feb
