Caribbean Beat — November/December 2021 (#167)
In the latest issue of Caribbean Beat magazine, our editorial team share their personal bucket list wishes for future travel experiences — from Junkanoo in the Bahamas to whale-watching in Dominica and exploring the Guyanese rainforest. Meet a Trinidadian dancer and choreographer bringing classical Indian traditions to the Caribbean, and hear from award-winning St Lucian poet Canisia Lubrin. See highlights of a new exhibition of Caribbean art and photography in Toronto. Plus coverage of Caribbean books, music, food, the year-end festivals of Divali and Christmas, and more!
In the latest issue of Caribbean Beat magazine, our editorial team share their personal bucket list wishes for future travel experiences — from Junkanoo in the Bahamas to whale-watching in Dominica and exploring the Guyanese rainforest. Meet a Trinidadian dancer and choreographer bringing classical Indian traditions to the Caribbean, and hear from award-winning St Lucian poet Canisia Lubrin. See highlights of a new exhibition of Caribbean art and photography in Toronto. Plus coverage of Caribbean books, music, food, the year-end festivals of Divali and Christmas, and more!
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Whale-watching
in Dominica
I’ve been wanting to explore Dominica for years, not
least because it’s one of the best places in the world
to go whale-watching. The island’s western coastline
drops off steeply, creating deep, near-shore canyons in
the bays of the Caribbean Sea where its resident population
of nearly two hundred vulnerable sperm whales
can safely breed, calve, and shelter year-round. These
well-studied cetaceans even have their own unique
culture and dialect. Whale-watching in most places is
seasonal, because the whales are migratory — so the
fact that you can spot Dominica’s residents all through
the year, and that they’re so accessible, makes the
Nature Isle truly unique. The best months for whale
sightings are from November to March, when you
might also be lucky enough to see mighty humpbacks
breaching, too! With Caribbean Airlines now offering
direct flights from Port of Spain, it’s something I can’t
wait to experience.
Caroline Taylor
WaterFrame/Alamy Stock Photo
WWW.CARIBBEAN-AIRLINES.COM
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