Off-the-Grid Caribbean Travel: A new guide is pushing travelers to “algorithm fatigue” by seeking quieter, harder-to-reach spots—highlighting 8 off-the-grid Caribbean towns for 2026, including Las Galeras (Dominican Republic) and Charlotteville (Tobago), with the pitch that bumpy roads, ferries, and local beach shacks beat cruise-ship crowds. Arts & Culture in the Region: In Côte d’Ivoire, artists are finding a creative haven in Grand Bassam, where rising rents in Abidjan are nudging creatives toward the coast. UFC Spotlight for Guadeloupe: Salahdine Parnasse, who says he carries the colors of France, Morocco, and Guadeloupe, is set for his UFC debut in Paris on Sept. 5 against Dan Hooker. Sports & Travel Timing: Concacaf Nations League draw results place Guadeloupe in Group B alongside Bermuda, Saint Lucia, and Barbados, with matches scheduled from Sept. 25 to Oct. 5. Regional Air Access: LIAT Air says it’s trying to keep fares stable despite a ~50% jump in jet fuel costs, and it’s expanding—launching direct Pointe-à-Pitre to Montego Bay (Jamaica) twice weekly (Tuesdays and Saturdays).