Best of the World: Soil to Soul in a Seabed Gallery

[Randy Eady]

The annual BotW (Best of the World) list from Nat. Geo's global editors, writers, photographers and explorer community share their picks for the top museums, festivals & other cultural spots and experiences worth a visit.  

And two Nature-enriched Caribbean spots find themselves atop the list.

In Grenada, snorkelers and divers might spot not only green and hawksbill turtles and schools of neon-hued tangs.

They can also encounter La Diablesse and Mama Glo.

These Caribbean folklore characters stand submerged 3-7 meters off the island’s west coast—just two of the 31 new life-size figures at Molinere Underwater Sculpture Park.

Made of stainless steel and pH-neutral marine cement, the art installations can be eerie, surreal and wistfully whimsical.

The older sculptures in the park date from 2006 and are now covered in a collage of corals, sponges, and other marine life.

From Sea to Mountain Top

On Phillips Mountain in St. Kitts a "soil-to-soul" farm is now hosting three-course lunches for visitors. Traveling through the rainforest you'll reach land planted with plots of coffee and citrus where you can engage in guided tours to explore our organic farm, connect with the land, savor fresh produce, and embrace the simplicity of off-grid living.

The two families which operate the farm (The Kellys and the Mikes) serve dishes using local produce and specialties including fig chips, saltfish (salted cod), pickled turmeric, and homemade coffee ice cream. Liamuiga Natural Farms, co-owner Tiffany Mike says, "you’re not just a guest, you’re a part of our mission to preserve the environment, uphold Kittitian traditions, and create a sustainable future.” 

At Liamuiga Natural Farm, you’ll encounter many canvases like this, capturing the essence of the natural world with intricate details and careful craftsmanship.  

Carved from “damandue” fern tree roots, the roots’ unique textures and patterns add depth and character, showcasing a remarkable transformation into captivating works of art.