Cacique

Welcome to the home of Cacique, the magazine that celebrates all things Caribbean, brought to you by interCaribbean Airways. Cacique aims to highlight and inspire leadership, community, entrepreneurship and endeavour across the Caribbean. At interCaribbean we take pride in connecting people across the Caribbean, and we hope Cacique will showcase the creativity, energy, ambition and zest for life we see across this beautiful region.

Cacique

Rediscovering our Caribbean

Redescubriendo nuestro Caribe

NEW PLANE TOUCHES DOWN

HOW TO PAINT A PLANE • Painting an aircraft is not as straightforward as you think. It’s not just a case of picking up a paintbrush and away you go – and it can take several days, even weeks, to complete.

Helping TCI’s youth

GUYANA

FOR THE MUSICAL FASHIONISTA

Flying visit

THE CACIQUE Christmas GIFT GUIDE • ’Tis the season to be merry and, after the year that we’ve had, what’s better than a Christmas wishlist with a Caribbean twist?

SOMETHING TO YELL ABOUT • A chance meeting between two Bajan foodies – Dwight Forde and Kim Hamblin – led to the foundingi of Yelluh Meat, a street-food experience inspired byi traditional roasted breadfruit. Jeneille Lewis finds out more…

BOOK CLUB

THREE TO READ NOW • An eclectic mix of thought-provoking essays, magical adventure and kids’ non-fiction

WHERE DO YOU WANT TO TRAVEL NEXT? • The pandemic may have curbed our travel ambitions but it doesn’t stop us planning our next trip…

SPOTLIGHT ON… BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS • Dive into the 60 islands and cays that are the British Virgin Islands (BVI) – a hotbed of glorious beaches, stunning scenery, activities aplenty, marine life, food, iconic bars, a world-famous cocktail… and a lot more besides

INSIDER TOUR • Discover where the locals love to go

5 FLAVOURS Treats for your taste buds • BVIslanders are rightly proud of the serene beauty of their islands, with their world-famous beaches giving visitors every opportunity to chill and of course eat and drink. Unsurprisingly, menus lean heavily on fresh seafood, along with the spicy historical influences of Africa and the Middle East, and a dash of Dutch and the Americas. As well as fish, there’s a delicious array of locally distinctive soups, usually served with dumplings. The renowned cocktail the Painkiller is a must-try or, if you want to stay alcohol-free, you can quench your thirst with a different fresh juice each day.

5 SABORES Mimos para su paladar • Los habitantes de las Islas Vírgenes Británicas se enorgullecen con razón de la serena belleza de sus islas, con sus playas mundialmente famosas que ofrecen a los visitantes todas las oportunidades para relajarse y, por supuesto, comer y beber. No es de extrañar que los menús se inclinen por el marisco fresco, junto con las influencias históricas picantes de África y Oriente Medio, más una pizca de Holanda y América. Además del pescado, hay una deliciosa variedad de sopas típicas de la zona, que suelen servirse con dumplings. El famoso cóctel "Painkiller" es de obligada degustación o, si desea no beber alcohol, puede saciar su sed con un jugo fresco diferente cada día.

LOCAL FACES • Meet three innovative BVI entrepreneurs

ROSTROS LOCALES

TALK OF THE TOWN What’s hot in Road Town • BVI’s capital, known as ‘The Small Town with a Big Heart’, sits on the island of Tortola. Its size makes it easy to get around via taxi, safari vehicle or scooter. Or, if you feel like stretching your legs, you can always take the city by foot.

HABLEMOS DE LA CIUDAD Lo que está de moda en Road Town • La capital de las Islas Vírgenes Británicas, conocida como "la pequeña ciudad con un gran corazón", se encuentra en la isla de Tórtola. Su tamaño facilita los desplazamientos en taxi,...