The Boston Globe: "As an overseas department of France, Martinique is as certifiably French as a warm croissant. But in summer, when temperatures are only five degrees above winter's norm, the island's top sporting event, Yoles Rondes, expresses its ebullient, West Indian side. Racing around the island from July 27-Aug. 3 will be boats whose design is based on the oldest vessel on earth: a hollowed out tree."
sfgate.com "Celebrities are known for their lavish vacations. But just because you can't gain access to a private Caribbean beach doesn't mean you must always resign yourself to road trip when you're seeking vacation bliss. The following four vacations provide some of the key features of a celebrity vacation, but are available at a price the non-elite can afford." Related articles by Zemanta 3 Best Vacation Destinations To Be A Black Woman This Summer (hellobeautiful.com) 10 things to love about the Caribbean: Rainforests, hot beaches, cool pina coladas and more (flycaribbean.com) Caribbean vacations travel guide (Kindle Edition) (harrys-travel.com)