The Caribbean is famous for its collection of small islands, warm climate, wonderful hotel resorts, and amazing beaches. The atmosphere created in the Caribbean is ideal for those looking to get married, honeymooners, or just couples looking to get away. While the Caribbean may appeal to those looking for romance, it is also a great area to vacation with your family. As with any other area of the world, selecting a Caribbean vacation destination can be a difficult task. In the Caribbean there are so many vacation destinations to choose from and they are all similar, in one way or another. If you experience difficulty narrowing your search down to just one destination, you are encouraged to review some of the most popular vacation destinations in the Caribbean. Below is an overview of five popular Caribbean destinations that attract beachgoers from all around the world. The Turks & Caicos Island is located in Atlantic Ocean. The two islands are not far from the Bahamas. These Caribbean islands are most noted for their beautiful beaches and underwater adventures. The ocean water, near the Turks & Caicos Island, is home to large coral reefs. These reefs bring in tourists from all around the world. Aside from traditional beach activities, you can enjoy fishing, diving, and snorkeling. St. John is located in Virgin Islands in the Caribbean. Many claim that the St. John beaches are the best in all of the Caribbean. St. John visitors are encouraged to visit Trunk Bay. Trunk Bay is owned and protected by the United States National Park Service. Aside from traditional beachfront activities, Trunk Bay is well known for their snorkeling tours. Trained, underwater guides and markers make the Turk Bay snorkeling adventure one of the best in the world. Canouan Island is located in the Grenadines, which can also be found in the Caribbean. Canouan Island comes highly recommend from beach lovers. Beach activities include wind surfing, snorkeling, scuba diving, and sailing. Canouan Island is most well known for its private and intimate settings. While many beaches in and around the Caribbean fill up each year with tourist, Canouan Island is still relatively undiscovered. The tagline for Jamaica is “no wonder hearts beat faster in Jamaica.” This tourist slogan is accurate in more ways than one. Jamaica is home to wonderful beaches, including Seven Mile Beach. While Jamaica has a number of beach resorts that are so beautiful it is often hard to describe, they are most well-known for their music and fun offshore activities. Vacationers visiting Jamaica will not leave the island unsatisfied. The Cayman Islands is another popular summer vacation destination in the Caribbean. All three islands, Grand Cayman, Little Cayman, and Cayman Brac are home to a number of popular beaches, the most popular Being Seven Mile Beach. Seven Mile Beach is located on the Grand Cayman Island. All three islands offer numerous on and offshore activities. With Seven Mile Beach being one of the most well-known beaches in the Caribbean, it [...]
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Vacationing in the Caribbean – Popular Summer Vacation Destinations
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No Comments »Need a Cell Phone Service Provider for your Caribbean Yacht Charter? Try Bmobile or Digicel
Advanced technology has enabled us to become a multi-tasking society. With cell phone technologies such as the Blackberry and the iPhone, we can send an e-mail while on a conference call and check stocks simultaneously. While having a phone and e-mail at your fingertips, its easier than ever to work outside the office and now accomplish the amount of work that used to take two of you to do. This is a great tool for someone on the go but are you sure that you want to be reminded of work when you’re on vacation? Being completely disconnected from the world may be one of the most attractive features for a luxury yacht charter vacation, but for a business owner or CEO, 7-10 days with no business contact may not be conceivable. Many of today’s cell phones work in the British Virgin Islands and other Caribbean destinations. You’ll want to contact your provider before you leave for your caribbean yacht charter to ask them about using your phone while on charter. Most providers’ websites have a “Usage” or “Travel Guide” section where you can put in your phone number, type of equipment and itinerary. T-Mobile and AT&T (formally known as Cingular) operate on a GSM System or Global System for Mobile Service. Their roaming charges typically range from $1.99-$3.00 USD per minute for calls abroad. Sprint does not utilize GSM technology but they do sell GSM rigged phones for a little over $500.00. Their phones that do work in the Caribbean typically cost $0.99 per minute and then anywhere from $1.20-$5.60 for roaming costs. Nextel usually offers service in most major areas overseas, but you may need to purchase a Hybrid phone that has GSM capabilities. As for Verizon, most of their phones may not work as well in the Caribbean. You may be required to purchase or rent one of their internationally inept phones. US carriers will tell you whether or not your phone will work in that area (including calls, e-mail, voice mail and text messages) and also what the standard charges are (about $4/minute for calls for standard international roaming). The local telecommunications company in the BVI, CCT Communications (Boat phone) better known as Bmobile and its competitor, Digicel. With certain companies you may also have the option to rent a cell phone that will work in this area. Another option is to rent a phone from WorldCell (www.worldcell.com). The Moorings, Footloose and NauticBlue recommend this company. They offer equipment based on satellite signals that will work anywhere. They also provide 24-hour technical service and customer support. Just order on line, and they will send you the phone, charged batteries, charger/adapter and instructions. When you return home, just send the equipment back in a pre-paid Federal Express packet. Another company with similar service is www.mobalrental.com. These companies offer phone rentals for destinations worldwide. In the BVI, some charter companies offer a phone on board, but it [...]
Bequia The Perfect Choice For A Caribbean Family Vacation
Bequia is a tiny Caribbean Island, tucked away in the Grenadines, almost unknown, especially compared to one of its illustrious closest neighbors Mustique, and it likes it that way. Not so many years ago it wasn’t uncommon to literally walk into a glamorous rock star in a bar on Bequia, who could walk unrecognized around the bars of this very laid back island. This was, and still remains one of the major attractions of Bequia. Bequia has less than six thousand residents and it has a feel to it, that is at once both magical and enduring, in the sense that you feel from the moment you arrive, that somehow this is a different Caribbean destination. You seem to have a sense that Bequia is somewhere you just know you will want to return to. It’s different, it’s friendly, it’s unspoilt, and it’s probably the Caribbean you thought some of the better known islands would be!! Bequia doesn’t have five star resorts and Spas, covering half a hillside, but what it does have is luxury hill top villas, air conditioned apartments, and absolutely first class small privately owned hotels. You will find friendly beachfront guesthouses, and don’t ever forget a privately owned yacht as your home for a vacation, because the Grenadines are famed for sailing. In other words, don’t come here if the trappings of twenty first century resorts are an essential part of your vacation. Bequia isn’t for the type of people who need waiters at their beck and call, with London chefs and signature restaurants a necessary part of their cocooned vacation. Bequia is for the old fashioned sort of family, who appreciate natural welcoming smiles backed by honesty. Bequia is for people who might describe themselves as travelers in the old fashioned sense of the word, as opposed to modern tourists. All of this makes Bequia the perfect destination for everything from the best Caribbean Family Vacation to the real good old fashioned Caribbean Honeymoon Vacation, always providing you have old fashioned principles, and you appreciate what is genuine, and understand that not everyone has the good fortune to live and work where you do. The people of Bequia respond to people who respond to them, and they can and will give you the honeymoon experience of a lifetime, or the best family experience you will ever have. One of the great things about a vacation on Bequia is your choices of what to do. Here is the center of the best sailing in the Grenadines, and the harbour is full of chartered yachts, the bars and restaurants packed with sailors, creating a unique atmosphere of excitement. If you don’t sail, then you can dive in some of the most beautiful waters in the world. Enjoy beautiful beach relaxation, explore on foot, by car, or by bike. Travel to the many other islands of the Grenadines and stay overnight to experience the differences between the islands. You could on the other hand do absolutely nothing but [...]
Top 10 Caribbean Honeymoon Destinations
Planning your Caribbean honeymoon shouldn’t be as complex as planning your wedding… Right! But with so many enticing options, where do you start? Well, start here of course and let me help you discover the best of the best honeymoon destinations. Certainly you’re looking for a romantic adventure where you’ll experience many “first time” events together and every couple wants something a little different. I had a fabulous Caribbean honeymoon and have taken some great trips in my lifetime. Check out these top picks and what makes them special. One of them is perfect for that memorable trip you’ve been dreaming of! Barbados This island is absolutely gorgeous and you will definitely leave feeling spoiled. Stay at the secluded 110-year-old Crane Hotel for nostalgic romance or at the Peach & Quiet for a budget honeymoon. It’s the adventurous couples dream with clear blue waters for scuba divers, windsurfers, and sightseeing from the air in a helicopter or underwater in a mini-sub. You’ll find decent beaches here, but not the best of the bunch. Turks & Caicos If you like small secluded luxury hotels with world-class spas and great restaurants, then you’ll love it here on any of the eight inhabited islands. The uncrowded beaches are absolutely fabulous. You may even end up sunbathing next to a movie star as many vacation in the Turks & Caicos. Go horseback riding, sail to one of the many deserted islands and play “Lost” for the day, see flocks of flamingos or thousands of iguanas on Little Water Cay. The scuba diving and snorkeling are phenomenal as is the deep-sea fishing and bone fishing. Kite-boarding, windsurfing and other water sports are also popular. A definite favorite for a perfect beach honeymoon vacation! St. Lucia This island is straight out of a fairytale with lush tropical scenery and twin mountain peaks covered in rain forest serenity. The locals are very friendly and seeing the St. Lucia Soufriere volcano from the inside will leave you in awe. Taking a day to tour the island on horseback is one of the major reasons this is in the top ten places to take a Caribbean honeymoon. Also, many hotels really cater to honeymooners with all-inclusive packages. Go in May and you’ll catch the Jazz Festival, which is way fun! Dominican Republic A great choice for a budget honeymoon that still had beautiful beaches and lots to offer. Taking a catamaran ride to the enchanting Saona Island is just one of the ways to enjoy this romantic getaway. Add a visit to the 600-acre Ecological Park enjoying a dozen blue lagoons is nothing short then a romantic getaway in heaven. Martinique A great romantic get-a-way, yet for some reason it’s still underrated compared to the rest here. Inhale the French culture along with the tantalizing scents of the beautiful flowers that consume the entire island. Take a canopy tour and go hiking in the rain forest canyons [...]