Caribbean Islands

Things to do in Barbados

26 Things to Do in Barbados

When Travel Supermarket challenged me to complete an A to Z of Barbados I was a bit concerned as to whether I’d find enough things for every letter of the alphabet. “It’s an island! How many things can you do on an island?” I thought. Fortunately I managed to do it though! In just five

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Pina Colada by the pool in Puerto Rico

Who Invented the Pina Colada? Tracing its History in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico is known for lots of things – tiny frogs, pristine beaches, bioluminescent bays and lush rainforests. It’s also the birthplace of the pina colada – a delicious cocktail consisting of rum, coconut milk and pineapple juice.  Translating as “strained pineapple”, this tropical drink was declared Puerto Rico’s national drink in 1978 and is

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