Your Caribbean Dream Vacation
Cecil Rushout
To some people, the Caribbean is pure paradise. Others call it "heaven on earth". No one can deny that a Caribbean island vacation is exactly what you need if you're looking for beaches, boats, bikinis and other tropical vacation essentials.
Surrounded by the Gulf of Mexico on one side and the Atlantic Ocean on the other, the Caribbean is situated right at the tip of South America. It's the top playground of the Americas, boasting movie-set beauty, coconut tree-clad mountains, verdant valleys of sugarcane and bananas, and seashores galore. The cities radiate with glorious architecture, and the towns dotting the region were established long before the automobile.
Caribbean islands are soaked with South American culture and influenced with a hint of the European. There are world-class hotels, resorts, restaurants, activities, attractions, and shopping. More than fifty island destinations are waiting for you to come and explore the extensive directories of accommodations and activities. To top it all off, the Caribbean Islands are famous for exotic warm weather.
Consider these top picks when planning your awesome Caribbean island vacation:
The Bahamas: New Providence
Like many visitors, you may refer to New Providence as "Nassau". It's a common mistake, because the island is the site of the nation's capital. Nassau was named in honor of the Dutch Prince of Orange-Nassau in 1695, after he took over the British throne. The island of New Providence is home to about two-thirds of the Bahamian population, and millions of dollars have been invested in Nassau, Cable Beach and Paradise Island. In recent years, New Providence has created a name for itself as a premier destination for Caribbean island travelers.
Considered to be an offshore financial hub, New Providence is most noticeably a fabulous shopping bazaar as well as a popular Caribbean island travel destination. Visitors can stroll along the world-famous Bay Street, explore the side streets and relax in the Caribbean carnival atmosphere. The outer islands of the Bahamas, Nassau and Paradise Island, are linked by bridges and easily accessible.
But while the Bahamas has lots to offer, what it is really most renowned for is its island groove. The drumbeat is the essence and the soul of Bahamian culture with the instrument establishing the heartbeat for all Bahamian music, including rake 'n scrape, Junkanoo and goombay.
Visiting Bermuda
Bermuda is located right in the middle of the great chasm, in the Atlantic Ocean between North America and Europe. It's truly an isolated paradise. The natural beauty, combined with the history of English settlements, creates an island that is as unique in culture as it is in topography.
This favorite Caribbean island destination is spotlessly cleaned, quaint and extraordinarily beautiful. Imagine relaxing amid a wash of pink and green. Pink is the natural shades of pastels that glisten across this 21-square mile island. Green is the color of the money that Bermuda's offshore banking and insurance sectors produce. Best of all, Bermuda is a quick two and a half hour flight from most major cities on the U.S. east coast.
Bermuda lacks the slums, outside advertisements and fast food outlets that spoil so many other vacation destinations. You won't miss these modern conveniences, which pale in comparison to the many glorious sights of this Caribbean island travel destination. From the colonial architecture of the tidy homes that line the streets, to the fragrant tropical flowers, Bermuda is every bit grace and splendor.
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