About Caribbean Vacations

Consisting of nearly 7000 islands spread out over the sparkling, teal blue waters of the Caribbean Sea, the Caribbean Islands is one of the most delightful vacation spots existing on the planet. Beaches of soft white sand, tropical forests alive with colorful birds and lush, green plants, glasses of rum punch decorated with little umbrellas and a charming, dynamic island culture awaits those who choose to spend their vacation on a Caribbean Island.

Jamaica

The third largest Caribbean island, Jamaica is home to reggae music, coral reefs, rainforests and a large resource of salt and freshwater fish. Fresh fish such as mackerel, tuna, snapper and kingfish are served in restaurants along with traditional Jamaican dishes and, of course, locally brewed rum. Known as the “hip strip”, the port town of Montego Bay is a popular destination for tourists searching for a lively shopping district, interesting souvenir shops and the best restaurants available on the island.

Swimming, sunning, snorkeling, boat rides and enjoying nightly shows at your resort hotel are just a few of the exciting things Jamaica offers for both families and couples.

Grand Cayman Islands

Comprised of three islands called the Little Cayman, Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac, the Grand Cayman Islands is a British Overseas Territory that boasts having the highest living standards in the Caribbean. Seven Mile Beach is one of the Grand Cayman Island’s most popular attractions and home to many beautiful resorts as well as the historical Pedro St. James Castle, which still remains open to the public. In addition, visitors can swim with friendly stingrays at Stingray City and sandbar on Grand Cayman Island and view several shipwrecks located just off its shore.

Other Grand Cayman Island attractions include the Mastic hiking trail, the Cayman Turtle Farm, a marine theme park called Boatswain’s Beach and the East End Light, the first lighthouse to be used as a navigational aid on the island.

Nassau, Bahamas

The commercial center and capital of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, Nassau hosts millions of visitors each year and provides some of the most delicious weather conditions in this part of the world, with daytime temperatures remaining between 70 and 90 degree Fahrenheit all year long. With hundreds of activities ranging from swimming with dolphins to coral reef diving to horseback riding along trails surrounded by beautiful tropical foliage, Nassau represents the idea of the utopian vacation. Sports fishing for marlin and snapper, swimming, boating and exploring hundreds of exotic shops featuring handmade items are always just a short walk away from your beachfront hotel.

Also recognized for its traditional Balinese healing therapies, Nassua is home to numerous spas offering therapeutic massages, body wraps, soothing saunas and other beauty services designed to pamper, heal and energize your mind and body.

Bermuda

Lying about 700 miles southeast of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina in the Atlantic Ocean, Bermuda is comprised of several islands that offer warm, sultry climates fed by a steady flow of Gulf Stream breezes. Daytime winter temperatures average 70 degrees Fahrenheit while summer temperatures range from 60 degrees at night to around daytime highs in the 80s.

The vision of Bermuda’s pale pink sandy beaches in contrast to the vivid cerulean ocean waters is spectacular when seen from one of the many resort hotels established on the south side of the island. The remains of broken bits of coral, shells and miniscule organisms called “red foam” produce the pink hue overlaying the beaches, lending a stunning accessory of color to the already lovely ambience of the island.

During the day, visitors can scuba dive to explore dazzlingly colorful coral reefs, old shipwrecks and dazzlingly pretty fish darting in and out of the corals. Also, nobody visiting Bermuda misses seeing the Royal Naval Dockyard and the Maritime Museum that includes the Bermuda Museum, Aquarium and Zoo. Finally, don’t forget to take a tour through the Crystal Caves, also called “Nature’s Jewelry Box”, with its impressive saltwater pools and majestic, sparkling stalactites.

Caribbean Honeymoons

The city of Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic is a popular destination for all-inclusive honeymoon trips featuring romantically-themed hotel rooms, beaches lined with swaying coconut trees, jacuzzis and moonlight dancing. Honeymooners can also indulge in such exciting activities as windsurfing, horseback riding, nightclubbing, casino gambling and watching movies by the light of the Caribbean moon at outdoor theaters on the beach.

Lying in the eastern part of the Caribbean Sea is the island country of Saint Lucia, where honeymooning couples can live out a fantasy getaway surrounded by soft, white beaches, majestic green mountains and transparent bluish-white waters. Go snorkeling, waterskiing, boating and parasailing during the day and enjoy romantic candlelight dinners at night, followed by dancing and a walk along the moonlit beach.

Caribbean Family Vacations

No better place exists for a family vacation than the Caribbean. Add as many of these family-friendly activities to your itinerary as you wish when visiting one or more these beautiful islands jewels for the vacation of a lifetime:

1. Windsurfing
2. Paddle boating
3. Whale watching
4. Exploring tropical jungles and exotic wildlife
5. Scuba diving and snorkeling
6. Waterparks
7. Deep sea fishing

In addition, hundreds of Caribbean resorts offer affordable, all-inclusive vacation packages in which all expenditures are included in the final price paid for the package–lodging, meals, drinks, recreational activities and sometimes transportation–depending on the policies of the resort providing the package. All-inclusive vacation packages are popular with families because the resorts offering them often accommodate parents with professional babysitting services for times when parents visit nightclubs, casinos or just want to spend a few hours in the evening by themselves.

Time spent island hopping the Caribbean archipelago is time spent on a dream vacation that you will never forget. In fact, the Caribbean Islands have often been referred to as the next best thing to heaven on Earth. Find out just how heavenly these islands can be on your next vacation by flying you and your family to the sunny pristine beaches, beautiful resort hotels and the warm, turquoise waters of the Caribbean Islands.

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Western Caribbean Islands

Western Caribbean Vacations.

One of the most common ways that travel agents and cruise lines break down the Caribbean Islands is by dividing them according to western versus eastern locations. In fact, if you are looking for a Caribbean cruise, you will have to choose between the two. Popular Western Caribbean Islands include Bahamas, Grand Bahama Island, Grand Cayman, Jamaica, Nassau, Punta Cana, St Maarten and the Turks and Caicos. Click here to learn more about these great Caribbean vacation destinations, including things to do, travel options and where to stay while in the Western Caribbean.

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Eastern Caribbean Islands

Eastern Caribbean Vacations.

In general, the eastern Caribbean islands tend to be smaller than their western counterparts. However, their natural beauty and smaller population make them just as, if not more, appealing than some of the bigger western islands.

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