The Best Caribbean Vacation Destinations
The Caribbean Islands are among the most popular vacation destinations in the world and for good reason. The tropical weather, lush foliage, and amazing beaches in this beautiful region are just some of the things that many dream vacations are made of.
The very mention of the Caribbean often conjures up images of palm trees swaying in a warm tropical breeze and tall refreshing drinks topped with little paper umbrellas. But there is so much more to these wonderful islands than that.
People who visit just about any location in the Caribbean often do not want to leave. Some actually end up extending their Caribbean vacations indefinitely and it has long been one of the most popular retirement locations on the planet.
There are literally thousands of islands in the Caribbean, some of them inhabited but many of them not. The ones that are have a reputation as being some of the most beautiful and relaxing places to take a vacation.
Arguably the most popular destination in the Caribbean are the Cayman Islands. These incredibly scenic islands feature idyllic white-sand beaches in front of crystalline blue waters and some of the most luxurious hotels and resorts at which to stay.
For even more great resorts and some of the world's best golf courses (if that's your thing), Barbados is the place to be. The home of world-famous Mount Gay Rum, Barbados offers the stereotypically pleasurable sounds of calypso tunes on steel drums mixed with nightly beach parties.
The Bahamas may sound cliché to some people but these islands offer visitors an ideal Caribbean getaway. Flights to the Bahamas from most U.S. cities as well as the available accommodations are often very reasonably priced.
Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic is considered by many to be the salsa and meringue capital of the Caribbean Islands. Areas like the Malecón and Zona Colonial are among the cities most historically significant and feature incredible architecture and amazing local restaurants.
The Caribbean Islands offer myriad vacation options that most people aspire to experience at some popint in their life. The locals in most Caribbean towns are extremely friendly and welcoming to foreign visitors and the culture and scenery that can be experienced therein are unlike those of any other place in the world.
by Avon Alexander on 11/14/2013 in Rest & Relaxation