When one thinks of the Caribbean, visions of emerald islands, white sand beaches touching crystalline waters and swaying palms come to mind. The Caribbean, the Caribe or the Spanish Main as it has been called, was once home to pirates, galleons laden with treasures of gold, silver and jewels and epic sea battles that were fought.
Influences of the Spanish, British, Dutch, French and Portuguese flavor the islands and each retains its historic memories from their colonial hosts. The Caribbean is one of the major vacation destinations in the world and although all the islands offer excellent accommodations, adventurous dining and breathtaking scenery, each has its own signature.
For families Antigua has a lot to offer with movie houses, zip line tours, volleyball and even a Kids club for the under twelve-s.
Divers head to the Cayman Islands for the excellent reefs, walls, wrecks and one of the world-s greatest collections of marine life.
St. Lucia is a favorite destination for the party animals; the streets are closed at night, rum flows and music fills the air.
For lovers, the Yucatan peninsula hosts hundreds of mile of Caribbean shore, fabulous sunsets and a chance to get away from it all.