| ry year as the cool weather of winter starts rolling in, | | | | workhorse of the British Empire, Jamaica's storied past |
| potential vacationers begin dreaming of the warm, | | | | has evolved into an interesting blend of cultures |
| clear ocean waters and sandy beaches of a tropical | | | | punctuated by reggae, Rastafarians and rum. |
| paradise. This year, quit dreaming and make your | | | | A beautiful place to spend a honeymoon or romantic |
| fantasy of a relaxing island getaway a reality with a | | | | getaway, Jamaica's mountainous interior provides a |
| luxurious Caribbean vacation. | | | | breathtaking backdrop as well as an exciting |
| Offering some of the world's most consistently | | | | alternative to its quiet, pristine beaches. Visitors often |
| beautiful weather, an amazing variety of tropical flora | | | | get a closer look at the terrain with guided ATV or |
| and fauna, fun filled island cultures and spectacular | | | | horseback tours. Other travelers spend lots of time at |
| vistas, the islands of the Caribbean are an amazing | | | | local shops and boutiques or trying their hand at a bit |
| place to vacation. Before you book the trip of your | | | | of scuba diving along the fauna-filled shoreline. A |
| dreams, learn a little bit about what 5 of the most | | | | romantic tropical paradise, Jamaica may be the |
| popular Caribbean destinations have to offer. | | | | perfect place for your next vacation. |
| Puerto Rico | | | | Dominican Republic |
| Known for its fun loving locals and incredible | | | | The Dominican Republic is located on the eastern half |
| geographic diversity, Puerto Rico is one of the | | | | of the island of Hispanola, visited and named by |
| Caribbean's most accessible and exciting places to | | | | Columbus during his first foray to the New World. |
| spend your vacation. With dozens of top of the line | | | | Known for its fun loving, festive and hospitable |
| luxury hotels and resorts clustered near bustling San | | | | inhabitants, the Dominican Republic enjoys the same |
| Juan, you'll have no trouble finding a spectacular place | | | | perfect climate as its sister islands but boasts a truly |
| to stay--as long as you book early! | | | | dramatic and breathtaking geographic landscape. |
| Excursions around the island abound in Puerto Rico, | | | | Offering some of the most affordable |
| from back country guided tours of the tropical | | | | accommodations in the Caribbean, many visitors pack |
| rainforest or unique mangroves to scuba diving through | | | | their first rate resorts year round. While some resorts |
| crystal clear waters with some of the most colorful | | | | are situated atop rugged ocean side cliffs jutting out of |
| and diverse underwater ecosystems in the world. | | | | the sea, virtually all of them offer private access to |
| Trips to San Juan offer up all night parties and dancing | | | | pristine white sand beaches. |
| at popular clubs while protected sandy beaches | | | | Bahamas |
| provide a peaceful refuge during the day. | | | | Last but not least, the Bahamas, an island chain and |
| Aruba | | | | nation located just east of Florida, is one of the most |
| Located just north of the coast of Venezuela, Aruba is | | | | visitor friendly destinations in the Caribbean. English is |
| part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, and maintains | | | | the predominant language in the Bahamas, where its |
| a distinct blend of European and native cultures. One | | | | heritage as an English colony is still evident. This vibrant |
| of the southernmost islands in the Caribbean Sea, | | | | nation is a fun lover's dream come true and activities |
| Aruba enjoys the same dry, warm climate as its | | | | abound both on land and in the water. |
| neighbors but lies outside of the hurricane belt. | | | | Boating, sailing and otherwise, is a favorite national |
| Home to plenty of its own world class resort villages, | | | | pastime in the Bahamas and there are plenty of island |
| casinos and nightclubs, Aruba has a reputation for | | | | tours and dolphin sighting expeditions available daily. |
| being a haven for fun loving vacationers. Because of | | | | Many visitors try their hands and feet at scuba diving |
| its relatively dry climate, the island lacks the rainforests | | | | the warm waters while other prefer to enjoy the |
| of its neighbors, but boasts some of the world's most | | | | pristine natural environment on dry land. |
| beautiful white sand beaches. Many visitors spend their | | | | Whether you're a seasoned traveler or a tried and |
| days lounging by the sea while taking advantage of a | | | | true homebody, the Caribbean is a beautiful and exotic |
| special blend of European and Latin American cuisine | | | | destination worth visiting at least once in your life. With |
| in the evening before partying the night away. | | | | each island's distinct culture, breathtaking scenery and |
| Jamaica | | | | warm ocean breezes, you'll swear you've landed in |
| Well known for its laid back lifestyles and gorgeous | | | | paradise itself. Take a few moments now to research |
| palm lined beaches, Jamaica has plenty to offer eager | | | | and book the Caribbean vacation of your dreams so |
| travelers. Once the staging grounds for Spanish | | | | you're not left dreaming through the cold this winter. |
| conquistadors, the haven of ruthless pirates and the | | | | |