Caribbean Vacations

More commonly known as the West Indies, theFood and fun
Caribbean region is a group of islands bordering theWhat is a vacation without music and dance? Indeed,
Caribbean Sea. The 7,000 islands found in this regionthe Caribbean people are talented when it comes to
are classified and grouped under the heads ofsetting up new tunes and rhythms. The carnival
sovereign states, dependencies and overseasreflects the people's love for music and
departments.entertainment. You can hardly resist the temptation
The Caribbean is sometimes treated as part of Northto dance upon hearing the music!
America, and comprises the Greater Antilles and theFood is an important aspect of a vacation spot. The
Lesser Antilles. Since ancient times, the CaribbeanCaribbean cuisine is no doubt delicious, but it is also
region was notorious for sea pirates.heavy, with starchy vegetables, spices and fruits.
The placeThis might be something to watch out for!
There are many large and small islands and coves inAmong the vacation activities, the best option
this region. The most popular Caribbean destinationsavailable to you is sailing. You can travel through the
are Bahamas, Jamaica at Dominican Republic, Aruba,islands using either self-propelled boats or crewed
Nassau, San Juan and St. Maarten.yachts. There are a lot of attractions that you can
There is more to the Caribbean region than just theexplore and enjoy. There are also small cruise ships
soft, sandy beaches. Coconut and palm trees are aavailable. You can engage in scuba diving to discover
common sight on almost all the islands. There is anthe beauty hidden beneath the waters.
ancient culture, rich in music and dance. There areThere are several good golf courses, though they
wonderful gifts of nature to be enjoyed - gardens,are sometimes expensive. The Caribbean is an ideal
exotic range of flora and fauna, and rich food, too.setting for sports, especially water-sports. You can
You can spend a suitable time visiting the region,go fishing both in the shallow waters and offshore.
based on your area of interest. There are a fewThere are rainforests rich in rare flora and fauna. You
extraordinary natural phenomena, like thecan go hiking in these forests and experience the
phosphorescent lake in Vieques, Puerto Rico.adventures.
Regarding flora, there are some species which growOn the whole, a Caribbean vacation will be something
in unique colors. There are many species of medicinalto cherish for a lifetime!
plants grown for Therapeutic use.