Staying in the Caribbean can be a wonderful experience, as long as you are staying in the right hotels. The Caribbean is full of various islands, and each of them is worth a visit. However, it is important to find the right hotels on the islands, so that you can enjoy each moment of your trip to the beautiful and exciting Caribbean.

St. John

On the Island of St. John, Caneel Bay is an excellent hotel to stay at. This is a serene getaway in the Caribbean, and it stresses the idea of being away and completely disconnected from the world around you. The hotel is full of natural surroundings, and is low-key yet at the same time luxurious. You can be completely cut off from the rest of the world, yet still immersed in the beauty of St John.

Anguilla

On Anguilla, a fantastic hotel is the CuisinArt Resort and Spa. This is a hotel with 93 guest rooms and suites, each of them expansive and beautiful. Some of the hotel’s individual suites are as large as 9,500 square feet of space, and the smallest is 900 square feet. This hotel is also luxurious and comfortable for any guest.

St. Kitts

On the island of St. Kitts, the Four Seasons Resort Nevis is a hotel worth looking into. It is actually located on Nevis, which is a sister island to St. Kitts. The hotel brings to life the traditional sun-kissed atmosphere of these Leeward Islands where the Caribbean Sea meets the Atlantic Ocean.

Antigua

The Jumby Bay Resort is actually located off the coast of Antigua. This is a resort where the entire atmosphere is that of island beauty. The resort itself is nestled in a lush and beautiful landscape, where you can see rare and tropical flowers, enjoy the palm trees, and walk among the beautiful foliage. You can also enjoy the height of luxury at the resort itself, in all of the guest rooms and common areas.

Jamaica

In Jamaica, there are several prime hotels that make up some of the best in the Caribbean. The Moon Dance Cliffs is a resort located on the actual cliffs. It is also a spa, and is one of the most upscale resorts and spas in Jamaica.

The Ritz-Carlton Rose Hall Jamaica is another fantastic hotel in Jamaica. It is a hotel with 482 rooms, and one that adds luxury to the casual island atmosphere on Jamaica. This mix of luxury and casual is a winning combination for all of the hotel guests.

St. Thomas

On St. Thomas, there are fantastic views, beautiful foliage, and wonderful places to stay. The Ritz-Carlton St. Thomas is one of these. This hotel is found within a 30-acre estate, and overlooks the beaches and water on the eastern edge of St. Thomas. Part of the U.S. Virgin Islands, a passport is not required to go, however it is highly recommended as you may need to show upon departure or to sightsee on neighboring British Virgin Islands.

Grenada

The Maca Bana is the most fantastic hotel on Grenada. It is a luxury getaway complete with seven villas situated in beautiful tropical gardens for your staying pleasure. The Aquarium Restaurant, which is located on the Magazine Beach, is completely secluded and private and is one of the best parts of the hotel.

Turks & Caicos

The Caribbean Paradise Inn – Grace Bay is a hotel that is located in on the famous Grace Bay Beach. The proximity of the water, along with the comfortable and luxurious guest rooms, help to create a paradise within a paradise at this hotel.

Barbados

The Bougainvillea Beach Resort is an all-suite resort that is located on the beach front in Barbados. It is an elegant resort, found on the south coast of Barbados. Its location is part of what makes it superb, as it is located only 15 minutes from the airport, and 20 minutes from the capital of Barbados.

Cobblers Cove is another great hotel on Barbados. It is a hotel which blends the charm of an English Country House, the elegance of a luxury inn, and the tropical beauty of the islands together into a fantastic overall experience.

The Hilton Barbados is yet another beautiful resort on Barbados. It is the newest Hilton in the Caribbean, which means that it is entirely up to date and brand new, affording you the luxury of staying in a new and exciting atmosphere as you enjoy the beauty that the island has to offer you.

There are literally hundreds of other quality hotels available in all price ranges with varying amenities. If you are having difficulty deciding, speak with your travel agent and look for traveler reviews. With so many hotels, you are sure to have no shortage of choices for visiting the best islands in the Caribbean.

Caribbean islands consist of the Caribbean Sea, its islands and the surrounding coasts. It is located southeast of North America, east of Central America and to the North West of South America. That was the geographical location of the Caribbean islands.

The area of Caribbean Sea consists of over 7000 islands with numerous reefs, and islets. It is mostly located on the Caribbean Plate. What we call West Indies is actually a collection of islands. It consists of Antilles which is itself differentiated into three parts-the Greater Antilles on the north, the Lesser Antilles on the south and the east and the Leeward Antilles. Other islands are the Bahamas to the northeast and Bermuda further north in the Atlantic Ocean.

In geo-political terms, West Indies is the “sub region” of North America and consists of 28 territories. These territories include sovereign states, overseas departments, and dependencies. In the past, it was a county named the Federation of the West Indies with about ten English speaking Caribbean nations.

And when it comes to Caribbean vacation, well there are very few other places in the world that could compete with it. The best thing about Caribbean vacation is that it has something for everyone’s taste. So, if you are a water sport enthusiast or like hiking, swimming or diving or other such water sports, you would find Caribbean islands a never ending joy ride.

It is not for nothing that Caribbean islands are considered paradise on earth for tourists. Actually Caribbean islands offer you a whole lot of choices. Whether you seek fun and adventure or you seek seclusion and privacy, you can find some islands fitting the bill.

For example, take a flight from St. Maarten or take a motor boat from there and get to Cap Juluca. It is truly a fabulous place to visit. Its beautiful white sand beaches and truly picturesque surrounding is enough to bewitch anyone.

And when you get to Caribbean islands, you would be pleasantly surprised with Caribbean hotels here. You would find that all kinds of Caribbean hotels are here. It all depends on your tastes and your budget. So, you can opt for large Moorish villas or five star restaurants. And it is not that you would be living in concrete jungles. When you live in Caribbean hotels, you would be living amidst tropical gardens and lush greenery.

Caribbean villas offer you highly trained professionals taking care of all your needs. You can spend your holidays here with great comfort and extravagance. When you reach Cap Juluca, you would find a lot of leisure services here like a fitness center, a private golf course, aqua golf driving range, bunker and putting green, croquet lawn, a great swimming pool, a tennis court with a full-time resident pro and host of water sports facilities like snorkeling, wind surfing, water skiing and sailing.

So, pack your bags now and come to this paradise which is the Caribbean islands!

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Want to go on exotic holiday soaking in luxury. A luxury cruise is the best way to enjoy your holiday. There are various cruises around the world each rivaling the other in providing the ultimate comfort and entertainment.

A Caribbean cruise, would transport you to a different world. Caribbean islands consist of beautiful sun kissed, immaculately clean beaches and lovely turquoise waters. And the cruise itself, providing you the ultimate luxury and entertainment.

There are several liners which provide you a plethora of choices. You can choose between a short cruise or a longer version of thirteen days or more.

You can choose a package to suit your taste and time available. You can be absolutely certain that you will have the time of your life.

There are several islands in the Caribbean. Each island rivals the other in beauty and charm. There are different packages provided by various liners on the choice of islands you visit. But generally the islands for which the cruises are arranged are Jamaica, Antigua, Bermuda and Bahamas.

In Antigua you will enjoy the picturesque scenery. Jamaica would entertain you with the cascading water falls and spectacular mountain scenery. Barbados would enthrall you with picture postcard beaches. In Bahamas you can laze under a shady palm on the beach, forgetting the world.

Once you board the cruiser, you will be treated to a variety of programs each rivaling the other in providing you exceptional entertainment.

Are you a disco lover? You can dance away to your hearts content. Do you like parties? There are evening parties abroad the cruiser. You can dress yourself to charm everyone around.

For your family, a cruise in the Caribbean would be ultimate in luxury and entertainment. For the kids there is not even a single dull moment. There would be people take care of your children for a while, if you want to enjoy some time of your own.

Whether you are on your honeymoon or not, Caribbean cruise would provide the most romantic moments of your life, for you and your partner. A wedding anniversary or a birthday celebration, a luxury cruise in the Caribbean would a wonderful way to celebrate.

Found just to the south of Cuba and to the north west of Jamaica, the Cayman Islands rank as the 5th largest offshore banking centre in the World. 

Since the 1960s these islands have grown to one of the most popular scuba-diving destinations in the World. They boast spectacular underwater walls, caverns and reefs.

Despite being a British Overseas Territory, the majority of the tourists are Americans. It is only around 90 minutes flying time from Florida. With its short flying time and English as the official language, along with a low crime rate, it is no wonder that thousands of Americans have a Cayman Islands holiday each year. 

After getting blown off course while sailing between Panama and Hispaniola (the island shared by Haiti and the Dominican Republic) in 1503 Christopher Columbus accidentally discovered the smaller two of the three island that now make up the Cayman Islands. As there was a high concentration of turtles on these islands, Columbus called them ‘Las Tortugas’, which is Spanish for turtle. These two islands are now known as Cayman Brac and Little Cayman. 

The name didn’t last as when Sir Francis Drake sailed through, he renamed them after another animal, the now extinct caimans (related to crocodiles). 

The Islands became part of the British Empire in 1670 under the Treaty of Madrid. The Cayman Islands where then governed as a Jamaican dependency until 1962 when Jamaica became an independent country. The Cayman Islands chose to remain as a British Colony.

The old sea based industries such as fishing and working about merchant ships have been replaced by finance and tourism as the major providers for the Cayman economy, with most locals and expats working in one or the other. 

Grand Cayman at 78 square miles is the largest of the three islands that make up the Cayman Islands. It is also the most the most populated and developed. 

George Town is the capital of Grand Cayman and is fairly quiet, apart on cruise ship days, when it seems that every square inch of pavement is taken. Cruise ships arrive two to three times a week, and up to four ships can arrive at any one time. If you are booking a trip to Stingray City or Rum Point, it is best to avoid these peak times. 

Like it’s sister islands, Grand Cayman has a museum, the Cayman National Museum. This building has had a varied past, before it became home to the museum it was a court house and jail, as well as a place of worship. In fact the former jail is now the gift shop. 

Seven Mile Beach is the main place to be as far as most of the tourists are concerned. It is a wide stretch of powder soft white sand that follows the contours of the west side of the Island between George Town and West Bay. This beach is paired with generally calm and clear water. There is a barrier reef which protects the beach from strong waves and currents, making Seven Mile Beach the ideal place to learn how to swim, as there is also a gentle slope heading out into the sea. 

Most of the resort hotels can be found on seven Mile Beach, and although its popular, it never seems overcrowded. But if you do want a little more peace and quiet, walk along the beach until you get away from the hotels and condos. This beach is public, so any property that is built on it must allow people to access it. This is usually done by building alley ways between hotels and other buildings. Although if you want a sun lounger, you’d better be a guest at a hotel or a customer at one of the beach bars! 

The other major attraction is Stingray City, which is in the North Sound. In around 12 feet of warm crystal clear water you can get up close to Atlantic southern stingrays. These fish were attracted to the area as fishermen used the area to clean their catch. This was aided by local divers offering snacks to them. Now they know that a boat means food. If 12 feet seems to daunting, they can also be seen at the nearby sandbar, where you can stand waist deep in the water. 

Grand Cayman can be reached by direct flights from Heathrow Airport, flying with British Airways. Although the flight is ‘direct’, there is a touchdown in the Bahamas. 

Cayman Brac is one of the best places to visit if you are after an active Caribbean holiday. It is much more rugged than Little Cayman, with only a few beaches. The draw to the Brac, as it is known locally, is the diving and hiking available.

It is around 80 miles north east of Grand Cayman, and is reached by air. Cayman Airways flies a loop from Grand Cayman to Little Cayman to Cayman Brac, but not always in that order. 

In common with its sister islands, the Brac has a museum, which displays local history. There is also the chance to see a Cayman Brac parrot in its natural habitat at the Brac Parrot Reserve. This parrot is now found only on Cayman Brac, although it used to inhabit Little Cayman. It is believed that the last remaining parrots were wiped out from there in the great storm of 1932. The Cayman Brac Parrot has the smallest range of any Amazon parrot and so is one of the rarest. 

It is possible to shore dive, especially on the calmer north side of the island, but you will need a boat for the better sites, which are around 10 – 20 minutes away. Here you will find walls, ells, large schools of fish and sponges.

The beaches on the Brac are nothing like those found on its sister islands. What sandy beaches there are have plenty of sea grass. Although there is one ‘good’ beach (which is public) on the south side of the island. Most of the hotels can be found close by. 

There are more hiking trails here than at Little Cayman, which are well sign posted by white Heritage Site signs. This is the best way to explore the island. The longest one takes around three hours, but most require either a car or a bicycle as they are away from the hotels. Free guides are available from the Brac department of Tourism and most hotels offer free maps. Proper hiking boots should be worn as the ground can be made up of sharp ironshore. If you are feeling brave there are many caves which you can walk into, just don’t disturb the bats. Also try to finish before sunset as this is peak mosquito time. 

When you land at Little Cayman you may notice the road signs that state ‘Iguanas have right of way’! Of the three islands that make up the Cayman Islands, Little Cayman is the least developed. Tourists who visit are from one of three groups; scuba-divers, nature lovers or people who want to get away from it all.

For the nature lovers there are the abundant Iguanas that roam the Island, along with a National Trust bird sanctuary which is home to red-footed boobies. The mangroves are also home to many other birds, such as West Indian whistling ducks, herons, frigates and egrets.

For the scuba-divers there is Bloody Bay Wall, which is one of the World’s best diving sites. A wall is a sudden, sheer drop-off plunging down into the depths.

With Bloody Bay Wall the sea floor ends abruptly at a depth of only 18 – 25 feet, dropping off into a 6,000 foot vertical cliff. This wall is covered in coral and sponge life, and is home to numerous fish and crabs.

For the people who want to get away from it all, there really isn’t much else to do. They could cycle around the island, which won’t take long. There is a small museum to visit. Or they might like to hire a car for the day if cycling is too much effort. Other than that its lie on the beach, eat at the hotel, or at the only stand alone restaurant – the Hungry Iguana Restaurant and Bar. If they are feeling really energetic, then deep sea fishing is an option, or bonefish fishing on the flats. 

To get to Cayman Brac or Little Cayman you fly in as part of the Grand Cayman – Cayman Brac – Little Cayman loop flown by Cayman Airways. 

For help in planning your Cayman Islands holiday, contact John Guinn at Holiday Hut. As a trained Cayman Specialist he will ensure that you get the most from your time there.

There is a new town, situated on 500 acres stretching from the Caribbean sea to the North Sound, being built on Grand Cayman. It is called Camana Bay after the original name for the Cayman Islands, Las Camanas. It has a cinema, shopping centre, restaurant, condos, a salon/spa, common areas, and business offices. It’s ever-growing and additional stores and restaurants will open in the near future. Most recently, they’ve opened the water-front docks and the observation tower where you can see panoramic views of the Island.

The Observation Tower is free of charge, and is open from sunrise to 10pm daily and provides 360 degree views of Grand Cayman beyond Camana Bay and including Seven Mile Beach, George Town and the marine parks of the North Sound.

The staircases are decorated with a floor to ceiling mosaic depicting Cayman’s reefs and marine life. This gives the effect of ascending a deep sea dive from the sea bed to surface. The mosaic is constructed of countless tiles in 114 different colours and has grown to one of the largest undersea mosaics in the world. The is also a lift to the top of The Tower.

The Crescent, which is a waterfront plaza, will include restaurants, all with outdoor tables and harbour views, a boardwalk encircling the waterfront, an interactive fountain with sprays reaching 30 feet into the air and an amphitheatre.

The Paseo is the pedestrian main street of the Town Centre which has stores, restaurants, offices and parking. The Town Centre is Grand Cayman’s newest shopping destination offering a dynamic mix of international brands and local retailers. The first restaurant to open at Camana Bay was Abacus in May 2008, situated at the crossroads of The Paseo and Market Street.

Restaurant Row will offer six waterfront restaurants with a choice of cuisines from around the world and a range of styles from fine dining to informal family restaurants.

Camana Bay also offers recreational opportunities, ranging from cycling or jogging along the town’s many trails to boating on the canals. There are also water sports facilities on the North Sound. For the more serious sports enthusiasts there are facilities available (out of school hours) on the Cayman International School’s Campus, such as a FIFA-rated football pitch, a 25m swimming pool, and tennis and basketball courts.

If you would like to visit by sea it is possible to moor at one of 20 public boat slips on a manmade beach situated in the middle of the harbour. This manmade beach is called ‘The Island’. A pedestrian bridge connects it to the middle of the town.

Shopping at Camana Bay has become more luxurious with the introduction of Valet Parking.

Christmas 2009 will be marked with a 24 foot Christmas Tree complete with lights based in the Crescent. Santa Claus will also be there to light the tree!

The Cayman Islands are the ideal destination for your next Caribbean holiday.

When people think of the Caribbean it’s the big islands that normally spring to mind, but there is much more to this area of the world than Jamaica, Barbados and the Bahamas.

Aruba is one of the farthest islands from the main cluster of the Caribbean and sits only 18 miles off the coast of Venezuela. Having passed from the Spanish to the English and on to the Dutch, Aruba is a real melting pot of cultures and the bright orange architecture of Oranjestad really reflects their Dutch heritage. This cultural mixture has also shaped the language of Papiamento, the most widely spoken language on the island, which is made up of bits and pieces of English, Dutch, French, a few African dialects, Portuguese and Spanish. Along with the wonderful cultural buildings and history, Aruba is also home to sumptuous beaches and year round warm temperatures.

Another often overlooked island is the crescent shaped Bonaire. A tiny island surrounded by stunning, unspoilt coral filled with a wide array of marine life. A haven for those with a penchant for snorkelling and diving, Bonaire’s secret existence has saved it from the rigours of the busy tourist spot and helped maintain its spotless beaches and perfect coral formations.

You can also watch the bright pink flocks of flamingos in the National Park gather at the water’s edge to feed on shrimp, an explosion of colour against the bright blue sky.

If you enjoy being both on, and in the water, try the British Virgin Islands. There are more than 60 islands and the largest, Tortula, is a haven for sailors. Often hosting regattas, yachts are always coming and going or drifting lazily on the horizon. There are some fantastic diving opportunities available around the British Virgin Islands, with the RMS Rhone shipwreck a definite must see. You can swim through sections of the bow and get up close to the amazing 15ft propeller, or take a look at the moral eels, octopodes and turtles that live and swim in and around the ship. There are also plenty of islands with stunning coral reefs to dive so if you prefer marine life to ancient wrecks, you won’t be disappointed.

If you have a little cash to splash then St Barthélemy is the perfect place to visit. A favourite holiday destination of the rich and famous, it’s filled with stylish boutiques, chic bistros and surrounded by pristine white sands lapped by gentle turquoise waves. It’s an upmarket way to enjoy the laid back charm of the Caribbean.

So if you want to see the Caribbean from a different point of view, visit a lesser known island and enjoy Caribbean holidays off the beaten path.

The Caribbean holiday Sea Islands are extremely popular as the West Indies. Located in the Atlantic far west, this wide archipelago of islands is mostly strung between North and South America. The biggest one is called as the Greater Antilles that take in the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, the Cayman Islands, and Puerto Rico. Furthermore, there are numerous tiny tropical islands sandwiched between the north shore of South America and the bigger islands called the Lesser Antilles together with sand beaches, pleasant weather, calm blue waters, and lush landscapes.

The cause why the Caribbean is so popular is the fact it is a resort vacation destination for everybody, but in the last years, more guests are tempted by numerous jazz festivals taking part in this vacation destination. This lures jazz funs of all tastes.

For instance, St. Lucia Jazz Festival is extremely popular and it is held annually on the Caribbean vacation island of Saint Lucia. Initially, the festival had to extend the travel season into May that used to be a calm time for travelers, but soon tempted guests from various parts of the world because of coverage on the BET J. Nowadays it is the jazz festival, tempting local and international acts playing calypso, R&B, and jazz.

The Caribbean islands hold a special place in the hearts of most of us, from childhood tales of treasure on a deserted island buried by romantic Caribbean Sea pirates to an idyllic palm tree lined beach with white sand and turquoise waters which in our minds is one of the islands in the Caribbean even though we have no idea where. Look at a Caribbean map and you’ll see that there are hundreds of Caribbean islands to choose from many of which are uninhabited and many of which have been developed to enable those less fortunate souls to have a Caribbean holiday and dream of living on a Caribbean island.

The holidays and excursions are helpful in making people relax after a hectic schedule. A hectic life schedule leaves a person with stress and anxiety. To cope up and get back to it in an energetic way demands soothing holidays. When it comes to holidays, sea beaches, adventure sports and cruises are something that first strikes the mind. Caribbean holidays are the one that offers such an exhilarating excursion. These holidays consists of various attractions that catch the attention of visitors from every corner of the world.

The Caribbean holidays are far more exciting than other beach tours because they contain a group of islands, which has a range of beautiful sea beaches. Moreover, these holidays comprises of sea cruises from one island to the other. An interesting thing about these vacations is that beach fun never ends here. The beaches are a spot where one can relax in the sand or indulge in adventure sports. For these activities to go true one must think of getting there. Holiday goers must find agencies or tour operators that offer splendid holidays.

Planning a holiday with travel agencies makes the trip go much easy. They offer all inclusive tours that contain a combination of varied holiday activities. These tours are meant for drawing maximum pleasure out of the holiday activities. The people visiting the Caribbean islands without an organised tour may miss out on some pleasant attractions. The tour operators that offer Caribbean holidays will make you cover all attractions. In this way, the optimum pleasure from vacations is assured.

The wonderful Caribbean Holidays consists of trips to beautiful islands of Antigua, Barbados, Jamaica, Dominican Republic etc. The fun and the pleasure of such holidays are remembered by vacationers for long. The only important thing that can be identified is a travel agent who can glorify the experience of trip.

The dream holidays are those, which are sure to leave the traveller amazed and pleased. There are only a few adventure holidays are capable of flattering the tourists. One of them is Caribbean holidays, which is feature packed voyage. The Caribbean islands have so much to offer that the fun of the trip never comes to an end. The Caribbean holidays can be called a trip to adventure islands, as it comprises of various islands, which have unique attractions of their own.

A tour among the beautiful Caribbean islands makes the Caribbean holidays a fun filled activity. The most Caribbean holidays offered are all inclusive of the facilities and excursions. Those who love sea voyage, they have a lot to enjoy in Caribbean holidays. It comprises of various sea voyages in between the islands. The islands are Antigua, Barbados, Bahamas, Dominican Republic, Cuba, Jamaica, Mexico, St. Lucia and Tobago. Travelling to these islands with a pleasurable sea cruise is wonderful. Remember, when you become overwhelmed while watching “The Pirates of the Caribbean”.

The sea adventures thrill the travel enthusiasts and fortunately, Caribbean holidays are filled with such actions. The trips to this group of islands will be pleasure, which keeps on amplifying with every isle. You need to find a good deal of Caribbean holidays before going for it. It needs a nice research because the attractions are numerous and you have to look out for the best travel planner or tour operator to get the most out of your trip. Keep travel Guides handy before leaving for Caribbean holidays.

The Caribbean holidays are adventurous and overwhelming. The splendid beaches and the charisma of ship cruises will behold you to the magnetism of these islands. The Caribbean holidays are coveted among the travel enthusiasts and adventurous globetrotters. Find out, when could you getaway for such an exceptional escapade.