CARNIVAL
🇸🇽 St. Maarten When: Late-Apr to Early-May Music: Welcoming, easygoing, ccmmunity-centered parades & concerts. Vibe: Bands: Rio Productions Stay: Holland House Budget: $3,000 - $4,000 Book by: November–February 🇰🇾 Cayman Islands — Batabano When: May - June Music: Soca, dancehall Vibe: Friendly, beach-chic, beginner-friendly mas with clean vibes and bright costumes — perfect for first-timers and friend groups. Bands: Tribal Carnival Stay: Kimpton Seafire, Westin When: Early to Mid-April Music: Soca + dancehall Vibe: Stylish, sexy, vibrant mas meets Caribbean nightlife energy. Bands: Xodus, Yardmas Stay: AC Marriott, ROK Hotel Budget: $3,500 - $4,500 Book By: November–January 🇭🇹 Haiti — Kanaval When: Mid–Feb Music: Rara, konpa Vibe: Intense, rhythmic, rara bands and satire deeply tied to Haitian history. Bands: Rara collectives Stay: Cap-Haïtien (as available) Budget : $2,800 - $3,800 Book By: October–December 🇨🇴 Barranquilla, Colombia When: Mid-Feb Music: Cumbia, mapalé Vibe: Folkloric, energetic, UNESCO-recognized cultural heritage event. Bands: Comparsas Stay: Hotel El Prado Budget: $2,800 - $3,800 Book By: October–December 🇯🇲 Jamaica — Carnival
Budget: $3,200 - $4,200 Book By: January–March
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