Caribbean Travel Tips
Spend a bit of time in the Caribbean and you risk taking paradise for granted. And how easy it is too, for there are far too many perfect beaches, shimmering coral reefs and beautiful sunsets throughout the islands of the Caribbean, not to mention idyllic resorts and mangrove forests.
Ok now, all together: Aruba, Jamaica, ooh I wanna take you, Bermuda, Bahama, come on pretty mama…
Climbing the Queen’s Staircase in Nassau
Written by Hudson, USA, November 2012
It might seem to be something of an oddity or perhaps a misnomer to say that one of the main tourist attractions in Nassau is a staircase. I mean, after all, aren’t we on vacation to relax? Be that ...
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Cockpit Country
Written by Natalie Grant, USA, August 2011
In the center of the island of Jamaica , a virtually inaccessible 372-mile forest remains under the protection of the Forestry Department – not just because there are over a dozen trees that grow ...
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Coffee Tours in Jamaica
Written by Laura, USA, October 2012
Jamaica is a top Caribbean resort destination and an exciting ecotourism destination. The interior of the island is home to a wealth of natural attractions including rivers, waterfalls and mountain ...
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Cruise Ports in the Dominican Republic
Written by Hudson, USA, February 2013
The Dominican Republic has been growing in popularity in recent years. As a fresh tourist spot with great beaches, stunning underwater fauna, and some of the most fun ports around, the Dominican ...
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Dining Delights in Aruba
Written by Natalie Grant, USA, July 2011
What kind of dishes should you try on your visit to the island of Aruba ? Forget the mains – bring on the desserts! If
cake tickles your fancy, keep an eye out for keywords like coconut, ...
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Dominica: The Boiling Lake
Written by Natalie Grant, USA, January 2012
Double, double, toil and trouble. Dominica travel, volcanic bubble. Editor’s Note: This recommendation was taken from our Caribbean Things To Do blog . Visit the original post to continue ...
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Dominican Republic: Batter Up!
Written by Natalie Grant, USA, October 2011
The Dominican Republic ‘s
first baseball league was founded in 1890, and although it wasn’t until
1956 that the first Dominican played in Major League Baseball
(Osvaldo/Ozzie Virgil Sr. with the ...
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Dominican Republic: Get There Quickly
Written by Natalie Grant, USA, September 2011
The Dominican Republic is, according to its consulate, one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Caribbean ,
especially for Americans. Why? It has white beaches that are actually ...
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Dominican Republic Golfing: Pete Dye’s Gift to Golfers
Written by Natalie Grant, USA, March 2012
Is it odd that a sport originating in rainy-old- Scotland 600 years ago is now one of the best ways to enjoy the outdoors on a Caribbean vacation? Editor's Note: This recommendation was taken ...
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Dominica Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
Frequented largely by divers and hikers, Dominica is fast turning into a popular tourist destination even though it remains comparatively less crowded when compared to other holiday locations. Here ...
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Experience Medieval Europe at Altos de Chavon
Written by AlyseInWonderland, USA, July 2011
La Romana, Dominican Republic is home to one of the most extravagant and unique attractions in the Caribbean. Altos de Chavon is a recreation of an entire medieval European village, complete with ...
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Flamingos of the Bahamas
Written by Natalie Grant, USA, December 2011
When you hear that a species is or was endangered, you may think of sea turtles, leopards, or something crawling around the rocks in the Galapagos. Few people think of the flamingo, and certainly ...
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Getting Around the Dominican Republic
Written by Laura, USA, June 2012
The Dominican Republic is the second-largest country in the Caribbean
and covers an area of more than 18,000 square miles (46,619 square
kilometers). It’s one of the most popular Caribbean ...
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Ghost Stories and History at Jamaica’s Rose Hall Plantation
Written by AlyseInWonderland, USA, July 2011
Visitors to Jamaica looking to get a little spooked should check out the Great House at Rose Hall plantation. Widely regarded as the most extravagant and famous of Jamaica’s great plantation houses, ...
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Ghost Tours on St. Kitts
Written by Laura, USA, October 2012
Pirates, shipwrecks, sacrifices and lover’s quarrels; it may be the stuff of legends, but nowhere does it feel as real as in the Caribbean. While many of the islands in the Caribbean have their own ...
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