A masquerader perspective on the carnival experience
According to the Knot, 96% of bachelor/bachelorette parties are now overnight events with one in four groups hopping on flights to celebrate the bride & groom. We all know the usual suspects (Vegas, NYC, Nashville) but the Caribbean can offer a unique type of experience where carnival and your last hurrah meet. Sint Maarten Carnival – […]
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Known as the “Greatest Summer Festival“, Antigua’s Carnival is an experience to be had. Not only are there 365 beaches for your exploration but there are delicious foods, gorgeous hotels and carnival. Antigua has TWO DAYS of carnival, there is also a T-shirt Carnival experience the week prior. So if you come for 8 days, […]
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Carnival is ADDICTIVE. Once you get a taste, you will be back for more. As carnival enthusiasts, we plan out our 2-3 carnival trips for the year while many people are still wondering how we’re able to pull this off and live. Keep in mind everyone’s circumstances are different, some have discretionary funds, others stay […]
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Known for its beach resorts, lush trees and Blue Mountain Coffee, visiting Jamaica is always a good idea. Carnival in Jamaica is a fave amongst many, with dope beach party offerings and pretty costumes, you can enjoy many elements of this carnival experience, the Jamaican way. Here are some things to know. The parade will […]
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Equal parts beauty and mystique, Saint Lucia captivates anyone who sets foot on her coastline. With her sandy white beaches and volcanic mud baths, Saint Lucia has a lot to offer to any Carnivalist. Like many other years, 2023 will be a two day carnival experience with a lot of Lucian flair. The parades will […]
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So you saw Trinidad Carnival photos and wished you were there, If you are a carnival virgin (never experienced carnival before) and have no idea where to start, this post is for you. Your first plan of action is to conduct some research. Educate yourself. While West Indians love to share our culture with the […]
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Known as the ‘Greatest Show on Earth’, Trinidad and Tobago’s Carnival is officially celebrated on the Monday and Tuesday before Ash Wednesday every year. The Carnival festivities start just after Christmas and continue until Ash Wednesday, with dozens of high energy parties and premier cultural competitions. After a two year hiatus due to the COVID—19 […]
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So you enjoyed your Trinidad Carnival experience. Carnival is taxing on the body – the preparation, the non-stop fetes and the road, but you survived! Here are some options for cooling down on Ash Wednesday. Have Stamina? Enjoy a Cool Down Fete Besslime Sunscape – a lituation. If you still have some energy, checkout Sunscape as […]
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Carnival Monday might be fast approaching, but there’s still enough time for one final trip to some virtual racks. Bring your favorite carnivalista fishnet, a coordinated bag and your favorite sunscreen to slay the road. The clock is ticking, so scroll down for all of my last minute Monday Wear picks. all content on Globalcarnivalist […]
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New year, new year me but with more money! Happy New Year everyone. I trust that most of you made it through to 2023 in good spirits and you feel encouraged. I started preparing for 2023 in October of 2022. I decluttered, got my financial plans together and journaled/read my way into my glow-up for […]
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