Friday, June 1st, 2012
If Carnivale abroad is your thing, then you already know about Rio de Janiero. But have you heard about Trinidad? No doubt, Trinidad is the pack leader of the entire Caribbean’s Carnivale celebrations. Their bands, led by a muscle bound man named “Big Mike,” will again, in the words of Marvin Gaye, “Make you wanna
Friday, June 1st, 2012
For Sheldon Ian DeSouza, chairman of the Black Gay Men’s Network, choosing Punta Cana again, as the destination for the group’s annual retreat, was a no-brainer: The challenge each year for the Steering Committee is balancing the...
Friday, June 1st, 2012
A visit to the enchanted, French speaking island of Martinique during Carnival season will reveal just how liberated straight men become via the art of drag during this very celebratory season. The men—most of which appear to...
Friday, June 1st, 2012
If Blue Curacao (the liqueur) is your only connection to Curacao, then say hello to uncrowded, soft sand beaches, pristine dive sites and a “Live and Let Live” mentality unlike anywhere else in the Caribbean. The Takeaway...
Friday, June 1st, 2012
Poised outside the Caribbean’s hurricane belt, this arid island measuring 70-square miles, receives a mere maximum of 20 inches of rainfall annually. As a result, sunshine and aloe vera—both of which are great for external and internal...
Friday, June 1st, 2012
For years now, the boys and girls have been slipping away to Puerto Rico for a little of what Marvin Gaye calls “healing.” An array of beautiful beaches, bi-lingual locals and parties till the break of dawn...
Friday, June 1st, 2012
Summer Sizzle: The Caribbean’s Proudest The at large efforts of politicians on the far right that are based on shared perspectives within organized religion, often look beyond select sins to bash homosexuality. Now mind you, the holy...
Thursday, May 31st, 2012
Whether you’re an outdoors enthusiast or an every now and then player, ticks are a precautionary reality in the city and the field. A recent story about lyme disease at www.rodale.com, notes that in 2010, acorns were...
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