A masquerader perspective on the carnival experience
Hi Carnivalists! We’re talking about travel carnival essentials today. We each have our own and i’m here to share mine. So many things go into the process of getting for the road, costume, feathers, shoes, wristlet. Here are the things I could do not go without. Carnivalista Fishnets As a chocolate goddess, I’ve always found […]
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Time Frame: August 28 – September 2, 2019 Here are some of the best soca parties/fetes happening in New York City for Labor Day weekend 2019. Labor Day weekend in NYC is ALWAYS a bess lime, people come from the islands to fete with us. Some of the best Caribbean promotion groups will be throwing […]
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Exactly one week ago today, I was taking pictures in one of the prettiest costumes I’ve worn for 2019. I knew since 2018 after having the time of my life that I would be back in St.Lucia for carnival. I was worried; worried because I had such a great time in 2018 that I didn’t […]
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Bermuda Carnival now done, and as my legs were aching remembering how much fun I had on the road, I was sad it ended so quickly. If you read my planning guide, I mentioned that Bermuda’s Carnival is a blast and also has relaxing elements [like those beautiful pink sand beaches and flamingos]; it’s the […]
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Trinidad Carnival is one of THE most attended carnivals in the world. Carnival chasers and virgins mark this as the highlight of their carnival bucket list and it also sets the tone for all other carnivals to follow. Plan to attend for at least a week, February 19 – February 26, 2020 to have the most […]
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Before bands launched and a fete flyer could pop up on my Instagram Feed, I knew Bahamas Carnival 2019 was a go. I had previously seen a video of Bahamas Masqueraders on the road and also had the chance to interview them in 2018. That said, after partying and relaxing in St. Maarten for 5 days, […]
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Antigua Carnival is on my must attend list for 2019. The land of 365 beaches, I am truly excited for all the beach parties, and vibes. Known as the “Greatest Summer Festival“, Antigua promises to dazzle us this summer. So I am here to assist with your planning, if you decided to go. Since I […]
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As I type, I am suffering from what is known as the ‘carnival flu‘. For me it’s a combination of actually being sick due to so many weather changes AND having carnival tabanca. I enjoyed five days in St. Maarten and now I’m here to talk about why. For those of you that don’t know, […]
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The time has come for us to reflect on the amazing time we had in Jamaica for Carnival in 2019. While I, personally could not make it, some masqueraders shared their feedback with me. Disclaimer: Masquerader photographs enclosed are not reflective of reviews From what I read, some fetes were amazing while others needed improvement […]
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Dates: July 5 – 18, 2019 A fully packed schedule, St Lucia Carnival offers several events for carnival newbies and veterans to enjoy. Here is a compiled list of all the bess St. Lucia Carnival 2019 fetes happening on the island. If you’ve decided to head to St Lucia for Carnival, Rodney Bay/Gros Islet is […]
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