Spiceof life


Eat your way around the Caribbean and get a taste of the islands’ cultures, history and nature too, writes Vivienne Dovi


DESTINATIONS FOOD GUIDE | CARIBBEAN


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aribbean cuisine has been shaped by the region’s


history as a melting pot of different cultures, layered with African, European, Asian and Indigenous influences. This has resulted in today’s bold food culture, where the flavour packs a punch, every dish has a story to tell and no two islands taste the same. Whether it’s fried fish tucked into a soft and crispy flatbread or smoky jerk chicken from a roadside grill, some of the region’s best bites are often found casually – and there is no shortage of local restaurants to satisfy a client’s cravings or street-food tours that can be booked in-resort.


For those clients seeking to get under the skin of the Caribbean and connect with each island’s culture through its culinary scene, here is our pick of the best islands across the region for a foodie experience.


JAMAICA Most people already know a thing or two about Jamaican culture – it’s the birthplace of Bob Marley and reggae, after all. Dishes here are packed with local seasonings such as allspice, thyme and the star of the show: fiery Scotch bonnet peppers. Then there’s jerk – not a dish, as many believe, but a cooking technique developed by the Maroons (communities


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