Monday, March 30, 2009

Islands You Should Go Visit in the Caribbean

By Matthew James

Caribbean islands are one of the centers of tourism in the world. Tourists visit here for beaches, sun, and water activities. Most visitors come from the US, Canada, and Europe. Lots of islands are visited by tourist groups. Caribbean islands bring to mind about cool breezes, swaying palms trees, amazing beaches, crystal clear water rum and cocktails after sunset. Here is some information about the best islands in the area.

One of the best islands is Barbados. This former British colony is most popular for its beautiful white beaches, dense rain forests, and tropical flowers. The island's botanical gardens, museum, and historical St.Johns church are the predominant tourist attractions in Barbados besides its beach. Barbados also has an active night life of singing, dancing, and drinking. Barbados is one of the best islands in the Caribbean for fun in the sun and relaxation.

Another great place to see is Puerto Rico. This romantic spot is great for newly weds and couples who want to pamper themselves in luxury and comfort. There are many great spas and resorts on the island. Besides surfing, scuba diving, snorkeling and other water sports, the wildlife and adventure on this island is also fabulous. Additionally, Puerto Rico has a rich cultural heritage and a lively culture that cherishes dancing, partying, and celebrations. On Puerto Rico, you can spend your days in the sun on the beach or trekking around the islands interior and then spend your night celebrating with good dancing and great dining.

If you are looking for a remote destination, you should head to Saona Island. Saona Island is part of the Dominican Republic. This island is famous and has appeared in a lot of Hollywood movies. The island has great wildlife and fish around it. You can swim and scuba dive as well as take a tour of the island on a catamaran. There are a lot of things to do here besides the beach so despite the island being small, you can stay busy.

The last island that should be on your list is the island of Haiti. Haiti was one the first independent nations in the Caribbean. Founded by Christopher Columbus, this island is lush with fruits and towering mahogany trees. The island is home to a lot of bird and animal species found nowhere else in the world. Haiti also has exotic and mouth watering delicacies well known to tourists who gorge on the delicacies. Most people know Haiti from the bad press coverage it gets but there is more to the island than that and it is worth your time.

The tropical islands in this part of the world are stunning. For those in North America who can't afford an expensive holiday to Fiji or the Seychelles, this area of the world is just as good. You'll find everything you could want from a tropical island here and the beauty is that they are cheap too. When you plan your next holiday, check out this part of the world.

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