Steve Bennett Steve Bennett has been helping shape the narrative around Caribbean travel for more than 20 years. He is the co-founder and editorial director of Uncommon Caribbean, the fastest-growing Caribbean travel media network online. Over the years he has successfully developed and executed marketing programs for the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism, the Martinique Promotion Bureau, Discover Dominica Authority, The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, the Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism, the Haiti Ministry of Tourism, Intrepid Travel, Sugar Reef Bequia, and more. Outside of his work as public relations specialist, Steve is a freelance photographer and writer. His work has appeared in numerous outlets, such as USA Today, Forbes.com, Afar, Thrilllist.com, Travel + Leisure, and more. Originally from St. Croix, he currently resides in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.• 20+ years of experience specializing in Caribbean travel• Has traveled to more than 35 Caribbean destinations• Frequently quoted as an expert source on Caribbean travel in publications like Men's Journal, Maxim, About.com, and more• Received a bachelor's degree in English and economics from Bucknell University About Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is a top travel media brand with a mission to inform and inspire passionate travelers. Our expert team includes a network of hundreds of writers and photographers across the globe, all providing a local eye on the best places to stay, eat, and explore. We reach an audience that takes 76 million round trips annually, offering valuable travel tips, ideas and inspiration, and products you need to get you to your destination — whether it’s a small town or big city, beach or lake, national park or theme park, road trip, cruise, or long-haul flight, and everything in between. Learn more about us and our editorial process