Until 14th; Weekends only - Guadeloupe Carnival - colourful costumes and music
Trinidad and Tobago Carnival
The definitive street party – sequins, feathers and music by DJ trucks
Curaçao Carnival - the Netherlands Antilles explodes with mix of Dutch, Jewish, Portuguese, African and South American cultures
Dominica Carnival - billed as "the real mas" with costumes and parades
Carriacou Carnival – on the small sister island of Grenada
Beginning Sunday before Ash Wednesday - Carnival in Martinique - spectacular carnival, parties and processions
Aruba Carnival – pre-Lent - the biggest vibrant display of parades, dancers, fancy dress and competitions
Bonaire Carnival - colourful decorative costumes, dancers and music
Sundays only - La Vega Carnival - The Dominican Republic's African heritage is reflected in the colourful masks and costumes