7 Ways to Make the Most of Your Remote Work
Many people are now contemplating leaving cities and heading for open spaces. Here is Travel Begins at 40’s guide to remote work in paradise. What if we told you that…
Join an EXtreme Hotel Ecolodge Bubble
The Dominican Republic economy has benefited from a boost attributed to Digital Nomads basing themselves in the country during the pandemic plus longer stays from visitors…
Alternative World Wildlife Day Wish List
In 1973, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) declared 3 March as World Wildlife Day to celebrate and raise awareness of the world’s wild animals and plants. Wildlife is the…
Aruba Strengthens Environmental Credentials
Further underlining its environmental credentials, the sunny-all-year holiday island of Aruba has announced two further initiatives. The Dutch Caribbean island’s Customs…
Bucuti & Tara Wins Climate Neutral Now Award
The Caribbean’s most eco-certified hotel is now setting the world standard as Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort in Aruba is the first-ever hotel in the world…
UK Quarantine List Adds Czechia, Switzerland
Switzerland, Czech Republic and Jamaica have become the latest three nations to be added to the UK quarantine list of countries. In a situation that is fast deteriorating…
UK Portugal Air Bridge Announced
The UK Government has announced a UK Portugal air bridge as Austria, Croatia, and the islands of Trinidad and Tobago are removed from the safe travel corridor list…
Escape to East Winds, St Lucia
The boutique East Winds hotel St Lucia offers all-inclusive luxury set next to a pristine, world class bay and colourful tropical gardens. The resort offers a range of private experiences…
British Tourists Welcome on their Antigua Holidays
The West Indies cricket team might be teaching England how to play cricket, but back in the Caribbean one tourism department is encouraging Brits to go there on their Antigua…
Jamaica Holidays Revisited
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise return to the Caribbean to go on their Jamaica holidays and discover great Caribbean food, wonderful birdlife and the home of reggae. Some thirteen years…
Dominican Republic Re-Opens in July
The Ministry of Tourism of the Dominican Republic (MITUR) has announced that the country will be ready to receive international visitors from 1 July. This is in line with the…
Aruba Reopens Its Borders to Travellers
The Government of Aruba has announced the country will officially reopen its borders and once again welcome inbound travel for visitors, from Bonaire and Curaçao…
St Lucia Holidays with Mustique on the Side
Before the coronavirus, Eileen Wise and Roger Hermiston jet off in the middle of the British winter and fly off to the Caribbean, on their St Lucia Holidays, taking in…
Antigua & Barbuda Start Phased Reopening
The Government of Antigua & Barbuda has announced a phased approach to the reopening of the country’s tourism and hospitality industry as they welcome the first guests back to the…
9 Sea-themed Adventures in St Lucia
World Oceans Day takes place on 8 June with the purpose of celebrating the world’s seas and marine life. The long-standing United Nations event highlights the role of the oceans…
Belize Holidays : Jungle and Barrier Reef
Back in the days when global travel was ‘normal’, on his Belize holidays James Clark delved deep into the jungle and ended up swimming with the sharks. Mayan ruins, tropical…
St Lucia Set to Re-open for Tourism
The Government of Saint Lucia has announced a phased approach to reopening the island’s tourism sector in a responsible manner, beginning June 4, 2020. The strategy…
St Lucia Launches Travel Podcast
The Saint Lucia Tourism Authority is to release its first ever podcast series featuring award-winning broadcaster Jon Holmes and accomplished travel writer Antonia Windsor…
Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival, Caribbean, 2025
The Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival, is an international music festival running from 30 April to 11 May, 2024 in the Caribbean island. The 2024 festival starred Air Supply, Davido, Samara Joy, Machel Montano…
Soul Beach Music Festival 2024, Aruba
Soul music on a tropical island with great beaches and water sports. Interested? Then the Soul Beach Music Festival held each year in May, could be the place for you. Jill Scott, The Roots, Deon Cole…
Aruba Steps Up to Reduce Carbon Footprint
Leading the way in offsetting the carbon footprint involved in promotional activity, the Aruba Tourism Authority (ATA) is to pay CO2 emission compensation on flights…
Romerias de Mayo, Holguin, Cuba, 2024
A traditional religious parade Romerias de Mayo has added modern touches, with artists from Mexico, Canada, France and, of course, Cuba. A week of colourful parades and a range of…
Escape Blue Monday in Barbados
Departing 19 January, escape ‘Blue Monday’ (20 January) and have plenty to smile about by boosting endorphins and getting some much needed vitamin D on an 11-night…
6 Alternative Places to Visit in 2020
The world is getting smaller so they say with less new places to explore. Think again. Espousing the philosophy of undertourism, Travel Begins at 40 suggests alternatives places to visit…
