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Antigua
If you love beaches then Antigua
is your dream destination. With 365 different beaches,
there's one for every day of the year. Antigua's
gentle plains and low rolling hills are dotted with
old mills that used to service the sugar plantations.
The
scenery changes quite suddenly as you travel around.
The roads will lead you through mango and pineapple
groves and on into a tropical, semi-parched landscape
before plunging you into lush rainforest. |
Aruba
- One Happy Island
Aruba
is a generally flat island renowned for its many white
sand beaches; its tropical climate is moderated by constant
trade winds from the Atlantic Ocean; the temperature
is almost constant at about 27 degrees Celsius (81 degrees
Fahrenheit). Tourism is the mainstay in Aruba,
with offshore banking,oil refining and storage also
being important industries. |
Barbados
Barbados
is the most eastern island in the Caribbean, and is
a tiny dot on most world maps. Barbados
has much to offer its visitors in terms of water sports
and beach activities. This picturesque island is rich
in scenic beauty. Barbados
sightseeing is a photographer's dream come true with
an abundance of natural wonders, breathtaking scenic
views, gorgeous gardens and miles of white, sandy beaches. |
Belize
The Belize
River meanders through the middle of the city; and twice
a day, the city's swing bridge closes for about 20 minutes
to allow sail boats to pass. The cruise tourism industry
has changed the face of downtown Fort George on the
north side of the river. This area, already distinctive
for its colonial architecture, now is also the bustling
center for tour guides, craft persons & other vendors
who have set up in the area around a picturesque tourism
village. |
Colombia
Known for its beautiful Caribbean beaches, friendly
people and exquisite colonial buildings, Cartagena should
be on everyone’s itinerary when visiting Colombia!
The old town of Cartagena is walled by an old Spanish
fort. Abundant monasteries, churches, plazas and palaces
are scattered throughout the city, creating a wonderful
place to explore part of Colombia’s
colonial past. |
Costa
Maya - Mexico
Beginning where the Mayan Riviera ends, the Costa
Maya stretches along the coastlinedown
to Belize. Highway 307 veers away from the coast when
it gets to Felipe Carrillo Puerto you are more than
50km away from the coast. Driving along dirt roads one
can cruise the coastline, the roads are not well maintained.
The Costa
Maya is the last remaining section
of coastal properties yet to be exploited & there
are acres of coastal land with absolutely no development.
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Costa
Rica
Costa
Rica is an absolute paradise in matters
of beaches. The coastline has a length of over 1800
km with a never-ending variety of beaches for any possible
taste. There are rocky and stony beaches, sandy beaches
with white, gray, bluish black, tan, and pink colored
sand. From Playa Avellanas to Playa Vuelta del Sur,
and any name in between, from the Pacific to the Atlantic
/ Caribbean, Costa
Rica offers an almost infinite number
of beaches for tourist enjoyment.
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Curacao
Curacao
is one of the five islands of the Netherlands Antilles
in the Caribbean. It is located 40 miles off the coast
of Venezuela, 42 miles east of Aruba, and 30 miles west
of Bonaire. Curacao
is the largest of the five islands and the government
of the Netherlands Antilles is located here. Curacao
is an island with many small and beautiful beaches surrounded
by clear and refreshing water. |
Dominica
Dominica
surges from the sea with soaring peaks that seem to
be courting the heavens. Virgin flora covers these dramatic
mountains, creating swaths of verdant landscapes. The
residue of the fiery forces that created the island
thousands of years ago, as part of the Caribbean Ring
of Fire, bellows in several hot springs, valleys of
steaming earth, and a boiling lake which is the second
largest in the world. Along with geothermal wonders
come natural coolants: hundreds of pristine rivers and
streams web the island's lush terrain. Pure rainwater
sets brooks and cascades into motion by rushing down
picturesque cliffs. |
Grand
Cayman - The Cayman Islands
Stingray City in Grand
Cayman allows swimmers, snorkelers,
and divers to swim and feed stingrays. Stingray City,
located a short boat ride from the northern end of Grand
Cayman, is a series of shallow sand
bars where sting rays are found in abundance and visitors
can feed, pet, and interact with the animals. The southern
stingrays can grow to large sizes (100cm or more in
span) and are quite accustomed to being handled and
fed. |
Grenada
Grenada
is a rolling, mountainous island, covered with fragrant
spice trees and rare tropical flowers. Bordered by stunning
beaches, and dotted with picturesque towns, this verdant
island has long been a major source of nutmeg, cloves,
ginger, cinnamon, and cocoa. In the interior of this
volcanic island are cascading rivers and waterfalls,
lush rainforests, and one of the most breathtakingly
beautiful mountain lakes imaginable. |
Guadeloupe
Guadeloupe is a lively center of Creole
culture, boasting a spirited blend of French and African
influences. Known for its sugar and rum as for its dive
sites and resorts, the archipelago offers an interesting
mix of modern cities, rural hamlets, rainforests and
secluded beaches. The Fete
des Cuisinieres (Festival of Women Cooks)
is a colorful event held in early August where women
in Creole dress parade through the streets to the cathedral,
where they are blessed by the bishop. |
Miami
The City of Miami
is located in Southeast Florida, in Miami-Dade
County on the Miami
River, between the Florida Everglades and the Atlantic
Ocean. Since its incorporation in 1896, the City has
grown tremendously, transforming it into one of the
worldês renowned centers where people can work, live
and play while enjoying a high quality of life. Miami
Beach in Florida features a diverse selection of beaches.
Some are great for people watching and others offer
a variety of watersports. |
Panama
Panama,
a country where the concept of exotic begins in its
name, which means "abundance of fish and butterflies".
Panama
has coasts on two oceans: the Pacific and the Caribbean
Sea. These coasts, although different, are suited for
all sorts of activities with the different beaches and
islands found in them. World famous beautiful beaches
and islands will make your visit unforgettable! |
Puerto
Rico
There's a reason why Puerto
Rico's the fun capital of the Caribbean
– the natural surroundings are made for rejoicing.
Kayak in the warm waters, hike or bike along scenic
trails, surf world-class waves, or rappel safely through
waterfalls and caves. Certified tour guides, comfortable
facilities and as vivid a color palette as any you could
imagine in nature. Lovers of nature will relish in the
wealth of flora, exotic birds, marine life & white
sandy beaches. |
San
Blas de Cuna Islands
Situated
in the Caribbean Sea a few miles off the north coast
of Panama,
the San
Blas de Cuna Islands are the home
of the Cuna Indians, a traditional society of Native
Americans. Most of these tropical islands are very small.
Many are surrounded by coral reefs. The Caribbean islands
are part of Panama,
but are primarily administered by the Cuna tribe. |
St.
Croix
The largest of the United States
Virgin Islands. There are two distinct towns to visit:
Christiansted & Frederiksted. The architectural
quality & historic interest of the one-time Danish
West Indies capital has made part of Christiansted a
National Historic Site. In Christiansted, you can shop
the day away through quaint shops filled with French
perfumes, china, crystal, batik clothing and jewelry
or visit Buck Island, one of the world's finest dive
spots. |
St.
Lucia
St.
Lucia
is the kind of island that travellers to the Caribbean
dream about - a small, tropical gem that is lush, and
still relatively unknown. One of the Windward Islands
of the Lesser Antilles, St.
Lucia is located midway down the Eastern
Caribbean chain, between Martinique and St. Vincent,
and north of Barbados.The Atlantic Ocean kisses its
eastern shore, while the beaches of the west coast owe
their exotic beauty to the calm Caribbean Sea. |
St.
Martin / St. Maarten
The smallest island in the world
ever to have been partitioned between two different
nations, St.
Martin / St. Maarten has been shared
by the French and the Dutch in a spirit of neighborly
cooperation and mutual friendship for almost 350 years.
St.
Martin / St. Maarten, vacationers
will be able to find just about every kind of activity
they might want for a perfect holiday in the sun. |
St.
Thomas
A mountainous island, St.
Thomas offers stunning vistas in almost
every direction. While Charlotte Amalie is full of energy,
St.
Thomas also provides natural wonders
such as Magens Bay & Coki Beach. Coki is a small,
pretty beach located on Coki Point. The crystal clear
water is usually very calm and deepens gradually. Natural
shade is limited, however umbrellas are available for
rent. A near shore rocky, reef area offers great snorkeling.
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Tortola
- British Virgin Islands
White-sand beaches, green mountains,
yacht-filled harbors, and a heady mix of island history.
Tortola
offers visitors a variety of possibilities. If youÕve
come to shop, donÕt miss Main Street in Road Town. ItÕs
lined with shops offering everything from local spices,
jams, rums and soaps to handcrafted jewelry, silk-screened
fabrics and local art. Get a sense of rich local history
in centuries-old ruins like the Dungeon, Fort George
and the Virgin Island Folk Museum in Road Town. |
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