From December to April, the Caribbean tends to have drier weather and pleasant conditions to combine distilleries, beaches and traveling between islands.
BARBADOS / MARTINIQUE / JAMAICA · GASTRONOMY + CULTURE
CARIBBEAN — RUM ROUTE
Compare British, French and Jamaican rum traditions on the same trip.
DURATION12 days
BEST TIMEDec–Apr
EXPERIENCEGastronomy + Culture
COUNTRYBarbados / Martinique / Jamaica
THE JOURNEY
Route map
Barbados → Martinique → Jamaica
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FEATURED
Key highlights
1Barbados' Historic Distilleries
2Agricole rum from Martinique
3Jamaican rum
4Caribbean cocktail
5Tropical beaches
6History of rum
Comparing British, French and Jamaican rum traditions on the same trip transforms tasting into a cultural reading of the Caribbean.
SEASONALITY
When to go
A STARTING POINT
Suggested base itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival in Barbados
Arrival in Barbados and first night in the Caribbean, with time for the beach, dinner and ambience on the island.
DAY 2
Barbados: rum culture
Day dedicated to the tradition of Barbadian rum, visiting distilleries, tasting local styles and understanding the history of the drink on the island.
DAY 3
Barbados in a Caribbean rhythm
Barbados in a Caribbean rhythm, alternating beach, gastronomy and bars where rum appears as part of everyday culture.
DAY 4
Barbados → Martinique
Flight to Martinique and arrival on the French island, where agricole rum completely changes the profile of the tastings.
DAY 5
Martinique: rum and local identity
Day among distilleries in Martinique to learn about fresh sugar cane, AOC, production methods and the vegetal character of agricole rum.
DAY 6
Martinique at a free pace
Free time in Martinique for beaches, markets and Creole cuisine before the next stage.
DAY 7
Martinique → Jamaica
Travel to Jamaica and enter a rum culture marked by intense styles, pot stills and its own tradition.
DAY 8
Jamaica: rum culture
Day dedicated to Jamaican rum, with a visit to the distillery and tastings that contrast with Barbados and Martinique.
DAY 9
Jamaica and gastronomy
Jamaica for its food, music and local bars, placing rum within a broader cultural context.
DAY 10
Jamaica in free rhythm
Free day for the beach or complementary experiences on the island, without repeating the distillery circuit.
DAY 11
Jamaica: closing experiences
Last full day for a special tasting, dinner or return to a favorite producer.
DAY 12
Departure
Departure and closure of the rum route through the Caribbean.
THE EXPERIENCE
The spirit of the journey
Barbados, Martinique and Jamaica reveal distinct schools of rum, different raw materials, methods and island traditions.
YOUR WAY
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