Caribbean Travel Dairy

The Golden Bean Too few of us know that the  Caribbean  is esteemed for the quality of its cocoa crop. It is here that fine flavour, or aromatic (as opposed to bulk) cacao is grown. Added to bulk chocolate to improve its flavour, fine or aromatic cocoa is rare, accounting for only five per cent of the world’s production. Seven out of eight of the exclusive producers are Caricom countries, and one is  Saint Lucia. In places like beautiful Saint Lucia, a revival with a twist is underway. In this post-colonial scenario, it’s not solely about exporting the raw commodity. A more exciting development is vertical integration from bean to bar. The dish gets even sweeter with single-estate production, a parallel to wine’s “appellation controlee” system. More about the revival twist later. First, some amazing chocolate facts. The lush hills of Saint Lucia provide the perfect environment, and cultivation has surged in the past few years. So has production, which is no longer limited

MACO , the signature brand of Trinidad and Tobago-based Toute Bagai Publishing, features Caribbean content from an international perspective, giving insight into the glamorous lifestyle celebrated throughout the region. The Caribbean’s unique culture, tradition, and landscape are all captured in the pages of the stylish magazine. With experienced writers ready to tell their stories and professional photographers eager to share their world view,  MACO Caribbean Living  sheds light on the treasured aspects of island life and then some. With its sophisticated voice and sleek visual language, which highlight all things Caribbean,  MACO Caribbean Living  provides the perfect avenue to showcase luxury brands, lifestyle products and travel services aimed at sophisticated affluent readers.

Everyone knows that Caribbean destinations are ideal for a vacation. The warm, clear blue seas, fine sand, blue skies and relaxed tropical atmosphere can melt anyone’s cares away. But the Caribbean is a big place, with over 7000 islands, so choosing destinations in the Caribbean can be a bigger undertaking than you may realize. MACO Caribbean  is the ultimate guide to the best in Caribbean travel and lifestyle – the definitive insider’s guide for where to stay, play, shop, and much more. Brought to you by the publishers of  MACO Magazines ,  MACO Caribbean  is the Caribbean as if it were revealed to you by your stylish, sophisticated, in-the-know friend.