ARUBA, Netherlands Antillies Aruba enjoys and sunny climate, making it a year round paradise for residents and visitors alike. The average temperature is 82F with cooling trade winds and the rarity of tropical storms and hurricanes. Aruba lies out of the hurricane belt. Beautiful beaches, lively nightlife, diving and adventure make Aruba a wonderful Caribbean destination.
ANDROS, BAHAMAS Andros is the largest of the islands in the Bahamas but has the smallest polulation...only 8,000 residents. It is known worldwide for its scuba diving and bonefishing. Teaming with lush, green foliage and wild orchids of every possible color, Andros is an edenic paradise. If you like to get your feet wet, Andros has more than a few beaches to do it!
BONAIRE, Netherlands Antilles Over the last two decades, Bonaire has consistently ranked as the finest snorkeling and scuba diving destinations in the Caribbean. A major reason for this prominence isthe island's diligent stewardship of its marine resources. All of the waters off Bonaire have been legally protected since 1979...and it shows! But there is plenty more to do. The unusually steady tradewinds that wash over the island create ideal conditions for world class windsurfing and the shere beauty of the semi-desert landscape is home to an outlandish assortment of wildlife, including iguanas and pink flamingos.
BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS Everywhere you go in the British Virgin Islands, the true Caribbean awaits you. It is an ocean of great adventure, breathtaking scenery, and crystal clear waters. Others have named it the top shipwreck diving spot on the planet. With an endless collection of wrecks and rocks to explore, you will quickly find out why the diving community keeps coming back!
Cozumel, Mexico Famous the world over for its coral reefs, there are plenty of water sports such as diving, snorkeling, and kayaking. The center of Cozumel is covered by jungle and swampy lagoons which is home to tiny mammals nad endemic birds that have never left the island. Noteworthy is the Chankanaab National Park and the Punta Sur Ecological Reserve. This huge protected area at the southern tip of the island includes Punta Celerain and its historical lighthouse as well as Colombia Lagoon, a shelter for many of the islands edemic species as well as endangered marine turtles and their nesting areas.
CURACAO, Netherlands Antilles "Live and Let Live" or "Biba i laga Biba" This is the philosophy on the Dutch Caribbean island of Curacao. With exceptional gay friendly hotels and attractions, the Curacao Tourist Board encourages gay and lesbian travelers to visit the island and experience this atmosphere for themselves. Visitors to Curacao will enjoy an eclectic mix of history and culture, which has served to create a Caribbean experience unlike any other. Also known for its eco-tourism and pristine diving conditions, Curacao attracts the adventure traveler as well as those looking to unwind and enjoy its perfect climate (out of the hurricane belt!), more than 30 white sand beaches, 18 hole championship golf, amazing dolphin interaction program, casinos and much, much more!
Saba, Netherlands Antilles Known as the “Unspoiled Queen”, Saba has a fairytale like quality; the sense of being in a place that time has graciously left unchanged, Saba is that secret island which many dream of but few are fortunate to find. With no franchised resorts, casinos, or shopping malls, it’s a very different face of the Caribbean. Saba is not only gay friendly to its tourists, but has a considerable local gay and lesbian community as well. Unlike some Caribbean destinations, the gay friendly attitude is not a recent marketing ploy, it is just the way it is!
St Eustatius (Statia), Netherlands Antilles St. Eustatius (Statia) is a small island located 33 miles south west of the coast of St. Maarten in the Caribbean Sea. On the island you find the famous Quill, which is an extinct volcano. Another favorite pastime is searching for the famous Blue Beads. These are small blue glass beads that were used for trading. As a matter of fact, Peter Stuyvesant bought Manhattan with 13 of these beads from the Indians! Look close, they can found along the shoreline!
St Lucia, Lesser Antilles St. Lucia is the sort of island that travelers to the Caribbean dream about--a small, lush tropical gem that is still relatively unknown. One of the Windward Islands of the Lesser Antilles, it is located midway down the Eastern Caribbean chain, between Martinique and St. Vincent, and north of Barbados. St. Lucia is only 27 miles long and 14 miles wide. The Atlantic Ocean kisses its eastern shore, while the beaches of the west coast owe their beauty to the calm Caribbean Sea.
Turks and Caicos The Turks & Caicos consist of 40 different islands and cays, only 8 of which are inhabited. The islands of the Turks and Caicos are almost as diverse as its people. From the main tourist center of Providenciales (Provo), to the quiet and tranquil islands of North and Middle Caicos, to the historic Capital Island of Grand Turk, each one offers a different experience and unique character but all offer year round great climate, the world's best beaches and underwater activities.
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