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A typical vacation to the Caribbean islands conveys a stereotyped idea of an
exotic land remembered by images of blue sunny skies, Havana Cigars, carnivals,
voodoo magic and palm trees! But there is more to this group of islands
than just a conventional picture of booze and fun! If your're going for Spring
Break, on holiday with the kids or on a romantic honeymoon you'll find the perfect
destination on one of the islands of the Caribbean. Don't make the mistake
of dismissing the Caribbean as just those classical pictures of James Bond and
Dr.No, The Three Blind Men and the seductive Honey Rider! Each Island
Defines Its Own Caribbean Experience One of the most striking and amazing
things about the Caribbean region is its scenic and cultural diversity. Every
island is unique and every region is special with contrasting landscapes, ecosystems,
ethnicities and local foods. Every Caribbean island has something of its
own to offer to travelers! If you’re looking for that special, erotic swinging
nightlife, golfing, diving, sailing or gambling youll be able to find them on
some islands while on others you'll find miles of soliary beaches and peaceful
tranquility. Variety
is the Spice of the Caribbean Grenada
can be quiet and somber, lively San
Juan can be boisterous and active. The tiny islets of Barbuda
and Barbados
are full of sports while the sugar fields of Cuba
can be a nostalgic colonial experience. The
Caribbean vacation also offers a wide variety of physical landscapes. If you want
to relax on some of the prettiest beaches in the world, Aruba is an automatic
choice, but if you want to explore and trek the rain forests, Puerto Rico is the
natural selection. Can
You Pick Just One? In total, the Caribbean islands are about 90,000
square miles of landmass of small islets, half hilly or mountainous and the other
half flat land. Most of them are a great scenic combination of the water and earth,
circled by sandy beaches, blue lagoons and pristine coves. With more than
twenty island nations to choose and visit, you'll need to be very wise and prudent
in picking just one for your vacation. What ever the choice, this is a magnificent
region. The Caribbean has a slow paced lifestyle combined with hundreds of activities
and recreation options to choose from... and a year round tropical ambience. The
more you learn about these finer details, the more infatuated you'll be with these
romantic islands! Caribbean vacations have thousands things to offer and provide
million of things to learn! Nature's Art on Display A Caribbean
vacation displays a benevolent Mother Nature who is extraordinarily diverse and
a great artist. You'll find perfect picture post cards scenery all over the region,
almost on the verge of the work of a Renaissance master! Get
stunned by volcanic mountains and stretches of tropical forests, clear streams
and wild ocean, mangrove swamps and sand dunes, huge rock formations and colorful
coral reefs. Get
excited by limestone hillocks and caves, rivers both over ground and subterranean,
waterfalls, rainforests, lakes and teeming wild life and, always, there
is the ubiquitous sea.
Intriguing
people, rich and diverse culture, exotic and delicious cuisine, and intoxicating
reggae music there's plenty to see and experience on the islands. Sample
The Differences The whole region has its own menu to offer! There are
high mountains to climb and lush rain forests to explore. There are sandy deserts
too sprinkled with scrub-trees, cacti, and boulders. Gently undulating
hills covered with brilliantly colored grass and sugarcane fields surrounding
those majestic 19th-century plantation mansions. A Caribbean vacation can
be a visit to an unspoiled paradise full of vibrancy and life! Enchanting spots,
lovely beaches, risky trekking trails, exotic food and gyrating reggae are all
part of a heaven begging to be visited and explored! Lovely faces and cute
island braids are always high points of attraction. Home cottages, cold beer and
delicious sea food are words of hospitality. Ocean sunsets and days of warmth
followed by nights of music leave you wanting to return. The islands of Caribbean
always remain the jewels in the crown of world tourism. About
the Author...
Stein Ove Stien
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