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If these Islands could talk, they would tell you a story of wars, wars for occupation and for domination; the Arawak Indians defeated by the Carib Indians, in their turn defeated by the Europeans, in particular the Spanish, the British, the Dutch and the French, in their turn tormented by each other and piracy. All islands are scarred by the slave trade and show a " mélange of cultures". No wonder when you start island-hopping, there's a big chance you'll hear several languages. Each
of them though, displays its own character and heritage, which makes
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| Anguilla | Cuba | Martinique | St. Maarten / St. Martin | |||||
| Antigua & Barbuda | Curaçao | Montserrat | St. Vincent / Grenadines | |||||
| Aruba | Dominica | Panama | Trinidad & Tobago | |||||
| Bahamas | Dominican Republic | Puerto Rico | Turks & Caicos Islands | |||||
| Barbados | Grenada | Saba | US Virgin Islands | |||||
| Bermuda | Guadeloupe | St. Barthélemy | Isla Margarita (Venuzuela) | |||||
| Bonaire | Guatemala | St. Eustatius | Roatan (Honduras) | |||||
| British Virgin Islands | Haiti | St. Kitts & Nevis | ||||||
| Cayman Islands | Jamaica | St. Lucia | Cruises in the Caribbean | |||||
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Caribbean Weddings & Honeymoons
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Cuban policy makers are promoting the tourism industry in an attempt to aid the island's struggling economy. While tourism expenditures generated significant amounts of foreign exchange, the associated development and increased number of visitors in certain regions has threatened Cuba's environment. Coastal areas are of particular environmental concern, since new beach front hotels are being constructed in prime habitats for a variety of rare species. An easement on the travel ban from the US to the Island has been approved by the House as of 07/23/02. Final signature of this bill, will open the floodgates for US- tourists to explore this beautiful island. .
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Dominica is an English-speaking developing island nation. The tourism industry is not highly developed and first-class tourist facilities are limited. However, with 365 rivers (one for each day), many geological attractions (Boiling Lake), unique flora & fauna (primeval rainforest, Imperial Parrot) and an overwhelming beauty, this unspoiled Island is the absolute undiscovered gem of the Caribbean, well worth a visit!
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This island with tropical rain forests and a volcano, beautiful beaches on turquoise blue, soothing warm waters and palm trees bending in soft trade winds, fits all the definition of the Caribbean. Guadeloupe is also a department of France with the language, culture, and cuisine of the continent. Guadeloupe is home to Pointe- a- Pitre, its capital, and the twin islands of Basse Terre and Grande Terre, offering two very different experiences.
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One of the poorest countries in the Western Hemisphere, Haiti has been plagued by political violence for most of its history. Since before Columbus, Haiti has appealed to the adventurous explorer in all of us. It is therefore no wonder that certain unique kinds of environmental, cultural, adventure and historical tourism have begun to develop in Haiti. To support
this, Island systems will list sites and programs that are respectful of the environment and at the same time benefit the local economy, while giving visitors a truly unique experience.
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It seems like the little island is sliced in two halves : the northern part with the volcano "Mont Pelée"), the "pitons du Carbet" and the "Morne Jacob" offers you lush tropical foliage with rivers running through, and beaches with volcanic black sand, the south is rather flat, almost always sunny and has many white sand beaches. Being part of French West Indies, Fort de France and the 32 other villages display a French Creole atmosphere.
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What once was the posh retreat for the rich and the famous got hit by several natural disasters. Montserrat had just recovered from Hurricane Hugo when the Souffriere Hill Volcano erupted for more than five years. During this ordeal the population shrank from 11 000 to about 4 000. 2/3's of its area is declared exclusion zone, to which access is strictly prohibited. The northern part of the island remained untouched by the fury of the volcano and the mountains are still covered with lush vegetation. A visit will be a rewarding experience. You can spend a day on a beach, almost by yourself and swim in crystal clear water of the Caribbean Sea or you may explore the tropical rain forest in the center hills. A constant display is the volcano and from Garibaldi Hill you can look down to Plymouth, the old capital, which had the bad fortune to be in the way of major lava flows.
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Ideal for the traveler looking for a secluded haven, in peaceful and friendly surroundings. Rising steeply from the azure sea, the tiny island in the Caribbean is a magical place for scuba diving, hiking, admiring the nature or honeymooning! Four small villages are as quaint and charming as the gentle, friendly manner of the Saban people, descended from hardy 17th century pioneers. Visitors feel they have stepped back in history, yet many modern luxuries are here to be enjoyed. Saba is a monument to nature's best above and below the ocean's surface. The famous Saba Marine Park is second to none.
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Travel to a Caribbean island where time stands still ... Color it with green hills, blue seas and golden sunshine. Uncover a truly peaceful and unhurried atmosphere where casual and simple lifestyles prevail, where urban hustle and bustle is unheard of and where welcome smiles and greetings contain genuine warmth and sincerity. Imagine an island unchanged by centuries, unmatched in tranquility, rich in history and just waiting to be re-discovered. The island is named Sint Eustatius ... but you can call it Statia ..
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An unspoiled necklace of 32 islands and cays in the Eastern
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The
term "Opposites attract" fits these sister Islands.
Trinidad is a cosmopolitan mix, grown into modern development,
Tobago is a sleepy idyllic island, reminiscing the South Pacific.
Both offer a wealth of flora and fauna and unique wildlife, making them
a top destination for eco-tourism. Trinidad is the home of Carnival and
birthplace of Calypso, Limbo and the Steel Band music. Tobago has the
myth being the Island where Robinson Crusoe landed and boasts lush
tropical rainforest, white sand beaches and the Buccoo Reef right off
shore. A true romantic spot for weddings or honeymoons.
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Isla Margarita (Margarita Island) Venezuela is a mountainous tropical Caribbean island paradise, blessed with an average of over 320 days a year of sun, beautiful tropical beaches with palm trees like Playa el Agua or Playa Parguito and a temperature that is never too hot or too cold.
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The beautiful Caribbean island of Roatan offers some of the world's best scuba diving. The island is surrounded by the world's second largest coral reef, hugging most of the shore. This provides calm, clear beaches for swimming and snorkeling, and many varieties of sea life. Almost every vacation rental, resort, and other lodging is close enough to walk to beaches, and Roatan's many dive operators assure convenient access.
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