Archive for the Category "Caribbean"
Warm sunshine, cool sea breeze, music, gaiety and fun. These are the images that conjure up in one’s mind on the thought of a holiday to a beach resort destination in the Caribbean.
But there are surely several beach resort destinations here in the Caribbean which also include ‘sophistication’ and ‘panache’ as a service that they offer besides others. Holetown is one such beach resort destination which treats its guests with exclusivity and importance. more…
The United States Virgin Islands present visitors with a range of fun things to do, there’s no question about that. With idyllic beaches, friendly people, and a storied history, this island chain can deliver an adventure in paradise that is hard to match.
If you want to get the most out of your US Virgin Islands trip, you might choose to stay at one of the US Virgin Islands Resorts once you arrive, as they provide guests with an array of delights to savor. more…
Few, if any, original things can be said about a Jamaica vacation. Easily the most popular destination in all of the Caribbean with a wide variety of Jamaica hotels, the vibrant and unique culture makes the island a wondrous place, a location of great history and a collection of contradictions – both stereotypically laid-back and bustling with activity, white sand beaches littered amongst urban sprawl, a population both wildly enthusiastic and tempered by widespread poverty, exacerbated by the numerous all-inclusive resorts that both celebrate and divorce themselves from Jamaican culture in equal measures. more…
Found some 600 miles off the coast of North Carolina in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, Bermuda is pretty isolated, and as a result it is pretty unique. A British territory for centuries now, Bermuda first saw its history begin to take shape when British settlers headed for the New World wrecked their ship near her shores in 1609.
They saw this chain of some 150 islands as a haven, and they were seeking refuge from a most devastating storm. That storm and the subsequent shipwreck are believed by some to have inspired Shakespeare to write The Tempest, and the crew that survived it all laid the groundwork for what Bermuda is today. more…
The quiet environment of the island of Nevis in the Caribbean which did not till some years ago have even roads to connect the entire length and breadth of the island has some beautiful and excusive beaches tucked under its shades. The picture perfect Pinney’s beach is one such beach resort island destination. The landscape around Pinney’s beach is decorated with beautiful dense forests and sugar plantations.
Also scattered around the island are old remains of sugar mills which once operated in abundance in this region. It was only lately that this part of the world caught the eyes of the roaming traveler who was bewitched by the pristine beauty that this place presented to them. Divine! more…
The beautiful and quaint destination of Oranjestad as a cruise destination has lots of stuff going in it which makes it attractive to the tourists who plan a visit to this part of the world. This small sunny and summery town can be visited anytime throughout the year as the temperature is always ideal and sunny.
With beautiful homes adorned with Dutch architecture lining its streets it is a very beautiful experience in all to visit the charismatic Oranjestad cruise destination. Since this quaint little town of Oranjestad has very small boundaries therefore it is very easy for tourists on a holiday to Oranjestad to navigate this cruise destination on foot. more…
Two different islands, two different experiences. That sums up Trinidad and Tobago in a nutshell, and if you haven’t yet thought of coming here, then it’s high time you planned a trip.
Found in the southernmost realms of the Caribbean, Trinidad and Tobago is a vibrant island nation that is as culturally diverse as it is naturally beautiful. First inhabited by Amerindians, Trinidad and Tobago has been contested throughout recent centuries by the Spanish, the English, the Dutch, the Courlanders, and the French, so it has seen its fair share of calamity.
Today, descendants of European settlers, African slaves, and indentured laborers from abroad make up the different cultures of the country. The locals here are proud of their island nation, and for good reason. more…
