{"id":6003,"date":"2010-05-03T06:00:52","date_gmt":"2010-05-03T11:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/?p=6003"},"modified":"2016-12-16T15:47:25","modified_gmt":"2016-12-16T21:47:25","slug":"caribbean-island-vacations-celebrate-festivals-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2010\/05\/caribbean-island-vacations-celebrate-festivals-events\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrate the Caribbean islands with festivals, events"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>By <em>Maria Mora<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6017\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/hotel\/Jamaica\/Ocho_Rios\/Riu_Ocho_Rios_All_Inclusive\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6017\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-6017\" title=\"Jamaica_RiuOchoRios_Tomash Devenishek\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/05\/Jamaica_RiuOchoRios_Tomash-Devenishek-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"Riu Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Credit: Tomash Devenishek\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-6017\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Riu Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Credit: Tomash Devenishek<\/p><\/div>\n<p>When my husband and I visited <a title=\"Jamaica vacation packages\" href=\"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/App\/PerformMDLPDealsContent?deal_id=jamaica-vacations&amp;cnt=PKH\" target=\"_self\">Jamaica<\/a> on a <a title=\"Carribean vacations\" href=\"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/App\/PerformMDLPDealsContent?deal_id=caribbean&amp;cnt=PKH\" target=\"_self\">Caribbean vacation<\/a>, we made a point of spending an entire day simply exploring by foot and by cab. We watched a local band perform, shopped at a farmer\u2019s market, and ate jerk pork at a small restaurant populated by locals. We never felt crowded by other tourists.<\/p>\n<p>Attending local events can really &#8220;spice up&#8221; a Caribbean islands vacation. Ever since our adventure, I tell any friend planning a Caribbean vacation to check out upcoming events for their destination.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s what&#8217;s on the agenda this summer in the Caribbean as well as my picks for great hotels:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Cayman Carnival Batabano, April 30 \u2013 June 26<\/strong><br \/>\nDuring Cayman Carnival in <a title=\"Cayman Islands and Grand Cayman vacation packages\" href=\"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/App\/PerformSDLPDealsContent?deal_id=cayman&amp;cnt=PKG\" target=\"_self\">Grand Cayman<\/a>, Caribbean vacation visitors join thousands of island locals for a street parade and festival showcasing elaborate costumes and dancing.<br \/>\nWhere to stay: <a title=\"The Westin Casuarina Resort &amp; Spa\" href=\"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/hotel\/Cayman_Islands\/Grand_Cayman\/The_Westin_Casuarina_Resort_&amp;_Spa\/\" target=\"_self\">Westin Casuarina Resort &amp; Spa<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>44th Annual Antigua and Barbuda Sports Fishing Tournament, May 21 \u2013 23<\/strong><br \/>\nSport fishing fans visit English Harbour in <a title=\"Antigua and Barbuda vacation packages\" href=\"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/App\/PerformSDLPDealsContent?deal_id=antigua&amp;cnt=PKG\" target=\"_self\">Antigua<\/a> for this multi-day tournament. Thanks to the friendly atmosphere, hardcore fisherman and spectators alike enjoy the festivities.<br \/>\nWhere to stay:<a title=\"Jolly Beach Resort and Spa\" href=\"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/hotel\/Antigua_and_Barbuda\/Antigua\/Jolly_Beach_Resort_and_Spa_-_All_Inclusive\/\" target=\"_self\"> Jolly Beach Resort and Spa &#8211; All Inclusive<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>10th Annual Soul Beach Music Festival, May 26 \u2013 31<\/strong><br \/>\nTo kick off Memorial Day Weekend,<strong> <\/strong><a title=\"Aruba vacation packages\" href=\"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/App\/PerformMDLPDealsContent?deal_id=aruba-vacations&amp;cnt=PKH\" target=\"_self\">Aruba<\/a> lights up for a five-day music festival featuring headliners <a title=\"Mary J. Blige official site\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mjblige.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Mary J. Blige<\/a> and <a title=\"Toni Braxton official fan site\" href=\"http:\/\/www.tonibraxton.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Toni Braxton<\/a>.<br \/>\nWhere to stay: <a title=\"Aruba Marriott Resort and Stellaris Casino\" href=\"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/hotel\/Aruba\/Oranjestad\/Aruba_Marriott_Resort_and_Stellaris_Casino\/\" target=\"_self\">Aruba Marriott Resort &amp; Stellaris Casino<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sol Rally Barbados May, 28 \u2013 30<\/strong><br \/>\nRace spectators head to<a title=\"Barbados vacation packages\" href=\"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/App\/PerformMDLPDealsContent?deal_id=barbados-vacations&amp;cnt=PKH\" target=\"_self\">Barbados<\/a> over Memorial Day weekend for this high-energy island race rally. With a fun party atmosphere perfect for a Caribbean islands vacation, this race draws more international fans each year.<br \/>\nWhere to stay: <a title=\"Almond Beach Club &amp; Spa Adults Only All Inclusive\" href=\"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/hotel\/Barbados\/St._James\/Almond_Beach_Club_&amp;_Spa_Adults_Only_All_Inclusive\" target=\"_self\">Almond Beach Club &amp; Spa<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Maria Mora is a memoir blogger and wannabe photographer. She travels extensively throughout Florida and the Caribbean with her two young sons.<\/em><span><em><\/em><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pixel.newscred.com\/px.gif?key=YXJ0aWNsZT03ZDc3NWQ1ZTE1NDZlMjVhMzcwOTQ5OTg0MDBlMTUwNA==\" alt=\"\" height=\"1\" width=\"1\" class=\"nc_pixel\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Attending local events can really &#8220;spice up&#8221; a Caribbean islands vacation. Ever since our adventure, I tell any friend planning a Caribbean vacation to check out upcoming events for their destination (as well as any associated fees and transportation). 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