Uncommon Caribbean Photobook

Uncommon Caribbean is Steve and Patrick Bennett, two brothers from St. Croix changing the way people think about travel to the Caribbean by putting authentic aspects of island life and the region's unique cultural heritage in the spotlight ahead of the glitzy, one-size fits all tourist trap image popularized over the years. Read more...

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Running into Summer like...⁣ ⁣ Got any Caribbean travel plans for Summer? https://instagr.am/p/CeQXfd7L_vj/

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The shores and seas in and around Soufriere in southern Dominica bustle with activity in the pre-dawn hours as fishermen set to work securing the catch of the day. Well before midday, though, most of the work is done, the fishermen's humble yet stalwart boats left to rest in the sun. Ever visit and experience the pure magic of "The Nature Island?" https://instagr.am/p/CeOBTW2A_NM/

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Even with darkness all around, squeeze your kids' hand tight and together we can get to a brighter future. It's been a rough week. Change needs to come. Do what you can. 👉🏾 Hit the link in the bio. https://instagr.am/p/CeD5DL4OHIS/

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Sunday is beach day! And today, I (Patrick) am pining for the spectacular sandbar shores that materialize like magic from the turquoise waters off Waderick Wells Cay, Exumas, Bahamas. No wonder I had to add it to our list of best beaches in the Caribbean. See where else makes our list at the link in the bio! https://instagr.am/p/Cd3LC4CrVEH/

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If you prefer your beaches private and pristine, then you'll want to stumble upon Stumpy Bay Beach. This cozy, crescent-shaped cove likely gets its name from the clutches of stumpy rocks at its extremes. It's not The Baths, but those stumpy rocks are pretty cool nonetheless. Stumpy Bay Beach isn't all rocks either. The middle of the bay is sandy, with shade trees just back of the beach. A rustic rope swing hands from one of those trees making for some added fun and cool photo-ops. Ever trek out to these secluded shores..? https://instagr.am/p/CdwDKAUsyjq/

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Jetting over Culebra is nice, but honestly, I much prefer touching down and enjoying those sweet shores… When was your last visit to this special corner of Puerto Rico..? https://instagr.am/p/CdtYaOKu5hj/

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Swipe for the full view ⇉ Sunsets just hit different atop Garibaldi Hill on the island of Montserrat. Turn around and look behind you, and you'd see Soufriere Hills Volcano painted orange. This island is unlike anything you've ever experienced. Ever visit our volcano paradise? Hit the link in the bio for more. https://instagr.am/p/CdeVPpwOCvq/

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That's my (Patrick's) son. Peacefully sleeping in a little pullout bed on the first morning of our 2016 holiday season trip. As the sun rose over the city, I rose as well. I couldn't wait to explore this island I had never visited before. The island was Cuba. The city was Havana. And the hotel was the Saratoga. Today, that hotel is a gutted, burned-out hulk after last weekend's deadly explosion. And as I continue to follow this tragic story, I keep thinking of our time there. Of my little son snoozing peacefully. Of waking him up and giving him his first daytime glimpse of Habana. And later, enjoying a Havana Club 7 at sunset. But most of all, I think of the people of Havana. Of course, I mourn the loss of life. And the loss of this historic hotel. But the people of Havana are the most resourceful, unstoppable people I've ever had the pleasure to mingle with. I know tomorrow will be better than today. https://instagr.am/p/CdZXQj5tf9R/

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The waters at Shoys Beach are enticing. So enticing, in fact, that you might be tempted to throw all caution to the wind upon arriving here. It's easy to imagine anyone wanting to sprint from the sand downhill to the surf and dive headlong into the blue. This, however, would be a mistake... Ever stub your toe entering/exiting the water here..? https://instagr.am/p/CdWBVOds4Dq/

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It's pretty obvious where Steve and I get our smiles from. Remembering and wishing nothing but the best for all the moms today. ⁣ ⁣ We've written about our mom a lot over the years, but you can read one of my favorite posts I did about her and roti at the link in the bio. https://instagr.am/p/CdTQJ8KM-AN/

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The dinghy is ready. Where to?⁣ ⁣ Floating over gin-clear Exumas water, the options are amazing. Where do you wish you were heading today? https://instagr.am/p/CdQhdkmM9mW/

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Sundowners on a sandbar? This @leopardcatamarans flotilla keeps bringing the epic moments. #herdingcats2022 #islandvibes #caribbeanisland #islandvacation #caribbeanlife #westindies #caribbean #travel #caribbeantravel #uncommoncaribbean #boatlife #sailinginstagram #sailingstagram #sailinglovers #sailingyacht #sailingholiday #catamaransailing #sailingyachts #sailingyachta #boatsfordays #thebahamas #exumabahamas #bahamasbound #exumasbahamas #bahamasparadise #itsbetterinthebahamas #lovetheocean #beachvibe #oceanlove #beautifulbeach https://instagr.am/p/CdMobyLJylu/

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Can you guess what's waiting to be explored below the waves at this dinghy mooring off O'Brien Cay in The Exumas? I didn't get a chance to dive in yesterday but hope to see for myself this morning. https://instagr.am/p/CdLLxUWtpQL/

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Not hard to figure out what’s in our cup. https://instagr.am/p/CdJUuOcJnmG/

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Typically our sailing posts are about escaping people in the quietest corners of the Caribbean. So, joining a flotilla with @leopardcatamarans is uncharted territory for us. But with brilliant water, excellent weather, stops at some of the most magnificent anchorages in the Exumas, and, of course, rum, you won’t hear any complaints from me! https://instagr.am/p/CdInSb8OjsC/

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Sunset in the Exumas. Even better aboard a cat. https://instagr.am/p/CdHHUWHMQ7g/

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Depending on the tide, this lagoon at Sampson Cay is either filled with 3 feet of water, or one of the largest most spectacular beaches you’ve ever seen. https://instagr.am/p/CdGL8VouXP0/