Did you know that Caribbean chocolate is among the best in the world? As if your vacation at Caribbean villas couldn't get any sweeter, The New York Times recently issued a spectacular guide to what might be some of the best things about this tropical paradise, from cocoa spa treatments and hiking through cocoa fields to eating seafood encrusted in the versatile cacao bean.

According to Baz Dreisinger of The New York Times, the cocoa industry is going through a revitalization, much to the approval of visitors with a bit of a sweet tooth, and since 2004, the industry has boomed. Luckily for you, you can reap the benefits of this fast-growing trade and indulge in any number of cocoa-themed luxuries.

Chocolate in Trinidad
Lesley-Ann Jurawan is the owner of Violetta Fine Chocolates and Delft Coca Estate in central Trinidad. While talking to Dreisinger, she explained the history of the cacao bean in the Caribbean and how to tell when the beans are ready for the picking. She even gave the reporter a rundown of how to properly eat a chocolate bar - as much like a fine wine, this decadent candy deserves more than just a mere taste.

"You'll do a five-senses tasting," she told Dreisinger. "It should break cleanly, with a proper sound."

After taking his first bite, Dreisinger was in chocolate heaven.

Grenada Cocoa: The Best in the Caribbean
Move aside, Belgian and Swiss chocolatiers. The Caribbean island of Grenada might have the best dark chocolate in the world. Even if you prefer milk chocolate to the more bittersweet varieties, you shouldn't let that hinder you from taking a bite of what could possibly convert you forever. Characterized by a sharp intensity and complex layers of flavor, Grenada chocolate is unlike any other in the world. The year-round tropical climate of the Caribbean allows for the cacao bean to grow perfectly, and over the years, farmers have mastered the art of growing this fine crop.

The Grenada Chocolate Company churns out drool-worthy products with every batch, and guests at villa vacation rentals on the island can see them come to life when they take a tour of the factory. Watch as chocolatiers mix the ground cocoa with organic sugar, sift it through a refining process and temper it to the perfect heat before it's poured into molds. Absolutely divine!

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