Dominica Bike Festival 2026: Dominica’s third annual bike festival runs July 31–Aug 3, with a free opening along Dame Eugenia Charles Boulevard (Jul 31, 5–8pm) and racing at Canefield Airport on Saturday; organizers expect 300+ riders from across the Caribbean and beyond, including visitors from Guadeloupe and Martinique, plus international stunt riders and influencers. Off-the-grid Caribbean travel ideas: A new 2026 guide highlights lesser-visited Caribbean towns for travelers looking to dodge crowds and “algorithm fatigue,” including options like Las Galeras (Dominican Republic) and Charlotteville (Tobago). Guadeloupe connection in sport: Salahdine Parnasse, who says he carries the colors of France, Morocco, and Guadeloupe, is set for his UFC debut Sept. 5 in Paris against Dan Hooker. Football fixtures draw: Bermuda has been drawn with Guadeloupe, Saint Lucia and Barbados in Concacaf Nations League Group B, with matches scheduled between Sept 25 and Oct 5. Rum distillery tours: A travel trend piece says rum distillery tours are becoming a must-do Caribbean experience, shifting from souvenir bottles to hands-on tastings and heritage visits.