Simone Harvin

1 week ago | travelnoire.com | Simone Harvin

Recently concluding its third installment, Food, Wine, and Fete (FWF) started from a wave of inspiration founder Vanessa James caught during the mecca of Carnivals in Trinidad and Tobago. Now in its third year, James has found a way to “bottle up” an experience that pays homage to the soca fete experience, rooted in all things Caribbean culture, cuisine, and creativity.

2 weeks ago | travelnoire.com | Simone Harvin

Cayman Art Week (CAW) celebrates five years of impactful contributions to the Caribbean art scene. What began in 2021 as a support initiative for artists has evolved into a vibrant commercial platform for creative professionals across the region. Scheduled from Tuesday, May 20 to Sunday, May 25, this year’s event promises over 40 art activities across the Cayman Islands.

4 weeks ago | travelnoire.com | Simone Harvin

For many New Orleans visitors, a stay is all about beignets, Bourbon Street, and, depending on the time of year, the pageantry of Mardi Gras. For me and my mom, it’s a trip down memory lane, reminiscing about our three-year stint in the Crescent City from 1996 to 1999. Personal connection aside, during my recent visit to the New Orleans Jazz Fest with Expedia and my mom as my plus one, I realized just how fitting the city is for mother-daughter travel experiences.

1 month ago | travelnoire.com | Simone Harvin

Exec Eventz, a brand known for curating LGBTQ+ experiences and its signature POSH parties, is expanding internationally. What began as a way for Exec Eventz’s founder, Jay Isak, to celebrate his birthday each year quickly became a gathering place for the community he was building. Since its start in 2017, Exec Eventz’s touring POSH series has become a premier LGBTQ+ event that plays R&B, hip-hop, and reggae music.

1 month ago | travelnoire.com | Simone Harvin

In a heartfelt initiative that spans the 2025 calendar, Barbados is extending an open invitation for its diaspora and visitors to immerse themselves in the island’s culture and communities through the “We Gatherin'” campaign. Kicking off this celebration, the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) calls the global Bajan community to reconnect with their roots while sharing the island’s unique heritage with new visitors eager to explore its offerings.