For many Carnival lovers, carnival is a time to celebrate freedom, creativity, and self-expression. It’s widely seen as a joyous and unfiltered moment where people can let loose and embrace the energy of the season without judgment.

Carnival evolved from an honoring of African heritage and Caribbean culture, growing into a vibrant tradition that celebrates the spirit and resilience of the region. The roots of this event go deep, but while taking it in during your island escape, all you’ll need to think about is whether you want to watch from the sidelines or jump with a costumed band!

Carnival  can be traced back to Italian Catholics in Europe. The early ‘Shrovetide’ celebrations of these settlers later spread to French and Spanish colonialists, who then brought the traditions to Caribbean is ands like Trinidad, Dominica, Saint Lucia, Haiti, Martinique, and others.