Events to remember

ProCigar Festival 2012
February 19-24
Dominican Republic

The week-long ProCigar Festival will take place nationwide, offerings tobacco aficionados a chance to tour some of the world’s best cigar factories, hike through fields of tobacco, and spend time one-on-one with the leading cigar makers. Participants will eat, drink, and light up, enjoying the products of such companies as General Cigar Dominicana, Tabacalera de Garcia Ltd., Tabadom Holding Inc., Manufactura de Tabacos S.A. (MATASA), La Aurora S.A., Tabaquisa S.A., and Cigar Export

http://procigar.org/

Aruba Carnival Celebration
January - March 2012
Aruba

Aruba’s biggest party of the year is a month-long celebration consisting of festive "jump-ups" (street parties), spectacular parades and creative contests. The Grand Parade in Oranjestad takes place on March 6, 2011. Music and flamboyant costumes play a central role in events ranging from the Queen elections to the Grand Parades which wind their way down the streets of San Nicolas and Oranjestad to the delight of thousands of spectators.

www.aruba.com

16th Annual Jamaica Jazz and Blues Festival
January 25-29
Falmouth, Jamaica

This world class event will showcase will headline Celine Dion in her first Caribbean performance. Genres such as country, Jazz, R&B and reggae will be showcased. A sparkling lineup of international stars will join Dion, including Kelly Rowland, Nicole Henry, Jully Black and Destra Garcia.

www.jamaicajazzandblues.com