The Caribbean Travel Guide

The Caribbean islands feature among the top travel destinations in the world. A wonderful way to spice up a Caribbean vacation is to decide to a cruise to them. Cruise ships offer the opportunity not only to enjoy the islands but also to enjoy the travel which flights don’t though they may save travel time. For people who do not have a short time frame for a vacation, a cruise is the ideal way to spend time with loved ones. They pamper you to the core that the trip on a cruise liner may linger more on your mind than the islands themselves.

Cruise ships offer all the comfort with state of the facilities like swimming pool, Jacuzzi, bars, restaurants, playgrounds, rock climbing courses and some may even have a golf course!!! The service in them is of 5 star quality and the staff there are trained to handle any type of situation be it you wanting something or entertaining your children while you and your loved one spend some quality time together. A wide variety of food items are usually available on the liner to cater to the tastes of your tongue.

Every evening on the liner is full of fun with discos and parties to make the passengers feel comfortable and to prevent any form of sea sickness. Dinners and a few other eating events require the guests to wear specific types of dresses like tuxedos, so being well aware about the practices on the ship before travelling helps to a large extent.

A few cruise liners are meant for partying people, few for families and a few for people who want to enjoy their honeymoon leisurely on a ship. So checking about the liner on its website is essential before planning as cruise companies now display almost all the information about the liners on the net.

Cruises come in various packages ranging from as low as 4 days covering about a couple of islands to about 2 weeks which is almost a whole tour of many islands. People who generally want to see many islands as a part of their tour choose these week long cruises which will include stops at major islands, beautiful beaches and of course a memorable and rocking time on the liner itself. Others who just want to take a break from their busy schedule select the cruises which last for a few days to just relax themselves and connect with nature. These will include only brief stops in about two islands.

Various companies offer cruise packages one of the most important being the ROYAL CARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL company with about 22 operational ships it is surely one of the better cruise companies in the world with its state of the art liners equipped with all the things that our mind can imagine and yearn for.

The cost of the cruise is also moderate with 5 night/6day cruise costs ranging from USD 580 for interior rooms and USD 3580 for suites.

A 12 night/13 day cruise costs range from USD 1550 for interior rooms and USD 2370 for suites.
All rates are per person.
This works out much better than travelling by flight and touring all islands individually.

On the whole for people who have the time and the money a cruise is by far the best option for an ideal vacation be it a family or a couple.

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Located to the northeast of Venezuela tucked between the Caribbean Sea and the mighty Atlantic Ocean lies the beautiful island of Barbados. With a population of 262000 and an area of 430 Km² the island of Barbados is definitely an eye catcher for people looking out for an ideal vacation. 97km of shore beauty awaits the vacationer there.

Barbados is well connected to the US, UK and Canada through its one major airport the Grantley Adams International Airport. Many flight operators offer regular services to Barbados from major cities.

From the United States:

Air Jamaica offers daily nonstop flights from New York’s JFK airport to Barbados.

The American airlines operate two non-stop flights from Miami International Airport (MIA) daily and a flight from New York’s JFK.

The Delta Airlines Operate flights from Atlanta’s Hartsfield International Airport (ATL) three times a week.

The US Airways have services from Charlotte and Philadelphia.

Apart from this The American Eagle offers one daily flight from San Juan’s Luis Munoz Marin International (SJU).

From The United Kingdom:

A variety of airlines offer services from UK to Barbados.

The British Airways operate daily flights from London Gatwick to Barbados.

The British Midland offers flights from Manchester on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and from London Heathrow on Wednesdays and Fridays.

The Virgin Atlantic flies to Barbados daily from London Gatwick and weekly from Manchester.

The BWIA (British West Indian Airlines) offer flights on Saturday and Sunday from Manchester and from London Heathrow on Monday, Thursday and Saturdays.

Barbados is also serviced from London Gatwick and Manchester on Fridays by Excel Airways and the First Choice airlines operate flights from Manchester fortnightly on Sundays.

Apart from this the Condor airlines operate flights from Frankfurt on Fridays, Martinair from Amsterdam and Lauda Air from Milan on Wednesdays.

From Canada:

Air Canada offers daily flights from Toronto during the off-season and during the season time from December to April it operates 9 flights a week. It also operates twice a week flights from Montreal.

From other islands in the Caribbean:

Montego Bay and Kingston are connected to Barbados by the daily flights offered by Air Jamaica and Caribbean Airlines.

Caribbean Airlines also operate daily flights from Trinidad and Antigua.

Other islands like Dominica, St. Vincent, Grenada, Tobago, Cayman Islands, British Virgin Islands, Anguilla and St. Lucia are connected to Barbados by airlines like the Caribbean Star, Caribbean Sun and LIAT (Leeward Island Air Transportation)

Barbados is thus very well connected to major cities in the US, UK and Canada and finding a flight and traveling will mostly not be a problem. But airlines generally tend to change their flight time tables very frequently like every week or so and it is advisable to check out the flight schedules regularly in the air carrier’s website before planning with the trip to avoid any last minute confusion that may hamper your beautiful vacation in Barbados.

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Antigua is one of the most hotspot destinations in the Caribbean. With a population of around 68000 it has the most number of English speaking people in the British Leeward Islands. It is often associated with an island close to it called Barbuda. Both these islands are serviced by one major airport in Antigua called the V.C. Bird International Airport in the northern part of the island near St.John’s.

Barbuda can be reached from V.C.B airport either by chartered flights or by boats.

Various airlines offer non-stop, direct flights from the U.S, Europe and from other Caribbean islands.

Air Canada offers nonstop service from Toronto weekly (Saturday, Tuesday).

The American Eagle (American airlines) offers nonstop services to Antigua daily from San Juan and Puerto Rico via major cities like New York and Miami. Options of choosing for a direct flight from major eastern cities in the U.S with stops are also available.

The British West Indies Airways offers direct flights from New York, Toronto and Miami.

Continental Airways operates flights from Miami and Newark while the Delta Airlines offers flights from Atlanta.

Philadelphia, Charlotte and Baltimore are connected to Antigua by the U S Airways.

As far as Europe is concerned The British Airways and the British West Indian Airways connect London to Antigua.

British Airways flights operate on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.

The Virgin Atlantic Airlines operates thrice a week flights from London, Gatwick to Antigua on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

The Excel Airways flights fly to Antigua on Mondays from London, Gatwick.

BMI airways offer Friday flights from Manchester.

Apart from this Frankfurt is connected to Antigua by the Condor Airways on Fridays, and Lauda Airways connect Italy to Antigua on Thursdays and Saturdays.

The BWIA West Indian Airways offers daily flights from Barbados and Trinidad.

As far as flights from Antigua is concerned various airlines offer services from Antigua to other Caribbean islands.

The Carib Aviation offers flights to islands in the Eastern Caribbean. It provides an option of choosing between 5, 7 and 19 passenger planes.

While the Caribbean Star Airlines operates to a few nearby islands the LIAT offers flights throughout the Caribbean.

These flights can be booked through the internet or through phone.

TIP: While traveling to places like the Caribbean, traveling in the off season period may reduce the air fare by around 50%.So while planning a trip to places like Antigua it helps if you are flexible with the dates and always ensure that you have made all arrangements like accommodation before you leave for your trip to ensure a hassle free and memorable vacation.

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An ideal vacation requires an ideal place. A place where you can connect with nature, enjoy her beauty, her variety and at the same time feel pampered, comforted and cared for. One such ideal getaway are the Caribbean islands. Packed with beauty they offer you one of the best experiences of your lifetime. The most important part will be the selection of an ideal place to stay where you can be away from the hustle and bustle of the city traffic and chaos, where you can spend quality time with the ones you love and most importantly relax yourself. Caribbean villas offer you all of them at one go. Situated in most scenic spots of the Caribbean they offer visitors privacy, beauty, comfort and all facilities. Villas can be bought or rented, renting being the most preferred one because buying one turns out to be a costly affair. Renting offers you all the facilities of the villa till your time of stay.

Villas are usually big measuring usually a few thousand square feet. None of the hotels can offer this much space for a single person or a family at low costs leave alone the scenic beauty that villas offer.

Villas may not offer you the everything at your beck and call but they allow you to cook your own food in the kitchen and if you want to avoid cooking you are allowed to hire a chef to cook the food you like. As far as the shopping goes villas are usually situated in places where towns are minutes away.

The most important feature of villas is the privacy they offer to visitors. Secluded as they are villas offer you a private swimming pool, a private bar and sometimes they come with a private beach for you laze out under the sun with your loved ones.

As far as the adventure goes some villa packages come with snorkeling, scuba diving or a trek in the woods nearby. Few even offer you yachts so that you can go on a small cruise.

A variety of villas are available ranging from one bedroom to six bedrooms or even to the extent of holding a marriage party.

The cost of villas vary depending on the island, the luxury and services it offers and of course its location in the island. Generally the cost of a two bedroom villa ranges around

$300 per night, with all its facilities. With increase in size, the cost increases proportionately. Renting a two bedroom villa will work out to the same cost as renting a room in a hotel except that a villa offers you much more privacy and space. But the most important thing is to look for all that the price of a villa includes. Sometimes certain facilities, luxury taxes and other taxes may increase your bill.

Planning is essential for a memorable stay in any Caribbean villa. The first thing is to decide an island and then to look out for your kind of villa which will suit your taste and your purse. A travel agent or websites may help you with that. Once you have planned your travel and booked your villa there is absolutely nothing that can stop you from having a rocking vacation!!

Caribbean cuisine is prepared with tasty ingredients and range from seafood, chicken, steak etc. The islands offers a variety of favorite food include chicken kabobs, chicken pasta and coconut shrimp. Caribbean cuisine is a mixture of different culture viz., the Indian, the native Carib, Spanish, French, and Chinese. The Africans have more influence on Caribbean cuisine. The Caribbean cuisine is prepared with the help of the lush green tropical vegetation of the Islands.

Some of the items included in the Caribbean cuisine are:
A reddish-yellow fruit of an evergreen tree by name Ackee is popular served with saltfish, hot peppers and onions.
Asopao is a soupy stew which contains chicken, meat or seafood and rice, plus ingredients such as tomato, onion, bell pepper, ham, peas, olives, and capers.
A white semi-sweet potato called Boniato is also served.
Calabaza, a sweet is used in the Caribbean as the base for pumpkin soups and in vegetable dishes.
A crisp, juicy and golden color fruit called Carambola is used in desserts or salads.
Seafood by name Ceviche is prepared with acids of citrus juices, seasoned with onions and fresh herbs, is also served.

Mango chutney is an accompaniment to curries and other varieties of Chutney are prepared with tropical fruits and vegetables flavored with peppers and spices

Curries are originated from India are also very popular. Curries are seasoned gravy-based dishes and are widely used in Jamaica, Trinidad, and Tobago where migrants from India are living. Caribbean curries are prepared with spice mixtures such as coriander, cumin, turmeric, black and cayenne peppers, and fenugreek.

Jamaican Seafood “Escovitch” is pan fried or poached, then marinated with vinegar and herbs.
Guava pastes from the Hispanic islands are intensely flavored and are delicious served with cream cheese and spread on cassava or other crisp breads or crackers.

Jerk is another popular food and used on chicken or pork, jerk also complements fish dishes.
Mauby is the bark of a tropical tree used to prepare a drink used for blood cholesterol.

Cuban cocktail made with rum, lime and soda water called Mojito.
Okra fruit is used as a thickening agent in soups and stews.
Paella is a food made up of rice topped with chicken, pork, chorizo sausage, shrimp, clams, mussels, and peas in a chicken saffron stock.
Papaya is an yellow fruit with orange flesh. This is used most widely in drinks, salads, and desserts.
Plantains are both green and ripe bananas used in variety of food making.
Roti is another Indian cuisine which influences the Caribbean. It may be round in shape wrapped with vegetables, curried goat, chicken, shrimp or pork.

Salsas flavored gently and the combination of fruits, vegetables, spices, herbs and chili peppers. Served with any meal and it is a healthy dish.
Sea Fish is dried and fired and this is called Saltfish. To increase the taste, little pepper is also added.
Sorrel is a tropical flower cultivated in the entire Caribbean and is prepared by cooking with other ingredients such as cloves, orange zest, and ginger and little sweet is added to make drinks, jams and jellies.
Soursopis a fruit grown on the islands for its refreshing sour juice used in drinks, sorbets and ice creams.
Stamp and Go Codfish patties fried in heavy batter which has been flavored with onions, annatto, and chilies is popular in Jamaica. “Stamp and Go” was a command given to 17th century English sailors when they had a task to do, like pulling on a rope.
Tamarind The fruit of a very large tree, it is a brown pod about 3-4 inches long which grows in bunches. Used in chutneys, curries and Worcestershire sauce.

Yuca Also known as cassava, or manioc, it can be eaten boiled, baked or fried. It is a long, slim tuber (like a long potato) with bark-like skin and very starchy flesh that becomes nearly translucent when cooked. It is used to make casareep, bittersweet syrup, and tapioca, a common thickening agent. It is also ground into meal to make bread.

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Gist about Cayman Islands:

Cayman Islands lying about four hundred and eighty miles south of Miami, are a small chain of islands, FL. Grand Cayman is the largest and only significantly populated island. This Island is world renowned for their snorkeling, diving and beautiful beaches. This island is also popular for its offshore banking.

Featured Villas:

Single, Double, Three, Four, Five and Six Bed Rooms Villas are located on the shore of beautiful beaches and can be chosen according to taste and style. Normally the tourists prefer to be closer to the beach where children can participate in water sports and make sand castles while the adults can indulge in adventurous scuba diving, windsurfing, snorkeling, or by just lying on the virgin sands of the beach.

Single Bed Room Villas:

Aqua Bay Club - Cayman Islands: This is one of the most preferred short term rental luxury condominiums along World Famous Seven Mile Beach. Range from $275 to $485.

Cayman Reef Resort - Cayman Islands: This is a big beachfront resort in the popular and famous Seven Mile Beach. Range from $370 to $525.

Cool Change - Cayman Islands: This is a classic beachfront cottage. Range from $260 to $445.

Crescent Point - Cayman Islands: This is an elegant resort located at the southern end of the famous Seven Mile Beach. Easily accessible to restaurants, beach bars and water-sport. Range from $395 to $690

Discovery Point Club - Cayman Islands: Discovery Point Club is situated on the quiet northern end of the popular Seven Mile Beach on Grand Cayman. from $300 to $650.

George Town Villa #318 - Cayman Islands: This is located directly on the Caribbean sea and a mile away from downtown George Town. Range from $335 to $480.

Great Escape - Cayman Islands: Nestled on a quiet protected cove in the lovely Cayman Kai area., Range from $500 to $965.

Mahogany Point - Cayman Islands: This small resort is situated in the quiet residential area of north side and is poised to catch the warm fresh breezes, Range from $245 to $430.

No Big Ting - Cayman Islands: Surrounded by lush tropical landscaping, two bedroom beachfront home is situated within reach. Range from $280 to $495.

Pappagallo Villas - Cayman Islands: This is nestled on a quiet beach on north west point and an attractive Spanish style resort. Range from $215 to $400.

Thatch Hill - Cayman Islands: This attractive & airy Caribbean style private beach front villa is situated in the secluded and lovely residential and resort area. Range from $390 to $600.

The Pools - Cayman Islands: This is perfectly suited for a couple looking for one bedroom/one bath villa and who wants to be away from the glitter, but still be close enough to great restaurants. Range from $285 to $375.

Whitesands - Cayman Islands: This small resort is nestled on the quiet northern part of beautiful Seven Mile Beach. Range from $225 to $340.

Double Bed Room Villas:

Aqua Bay Club - Cayman Islands -This also has double bedrooms and is a desirable short term rental luxury condominiums. From $275 To $485.

Barefoot Kai - Cayman Islands -This brand new spacious home is decorated in bright cheerful colors. From $390 To $545.

Calypso Blue - Cayman Islands -Nestled among the sea grape trees and tall coconut palms is a pretty Caymanian style. From $430 To $790.

Coconut Beach - Cayman Islands -This villa is situated directly on a beautiful pristine white sandy beach. From $475 To $930.

Cool Change - Cayman Islands -This casual beachfront cottage has the typical setting for a real Caribbean Island getaway. From $260 To $445.

Crescent Point - Cayman Islands -Situated at the southern end of the famous Seven Mile Beach and within the reach of restaurants and Bars. From $395 To $690.

Discovery Point Club - Cayman Islands -Situated on the quiet northern end of the famous 7 Mile Beach on Grand Cayman. From $300 To $650.

Fantasea - Cayman Islands -This airy, 2 bedroom beach front home is situated in the lovely residential and resort area of Cayman. From $330 To $430.

George Town Villa #318 - Cayman Islands -This villa is located directly on the Caribbean sea and a mile away from downtown George Town. From $335 To $480.

Grand View - Cayman Islands - Grandview a modern 2 bedroom condo offers spectacular views from its expansive beach. From $460 To $590.

Kaibo Yacht Club - Cayman Islands -This small exclusive resort is perfect for those who need a quiet haven to relax and unwind. From $265 To $365.

Kirk Kove - Cayman Islands - This nicely furnished beachfront house. From $230 To $330.

Mahogany Point - Cayman Islands - Situated in the quiet residential area of North Side, this small resort of luxury beachfront villas. From $245 To $430.

No Big Ting - Cayman Islands -Surrounded by lush tropical landscaping two bedroom beachfront home. From $280 To $495.

On the Bay #104 - Cayman Islands - On the Bay is a small resort situated on a beautiful white sandy bay graced with whispering palms. From $230 To $300.

Pappagallo Villas - Cayman Islands - Nestled on a quiet beach on north west point is an attractive Spanish style resort. From $215 To $400.

Poinsettia - B4 - Cayman Islands -Located at the beginning of Seven Mile Beach. -From $260 To $385.

Regal Beach - Beach View - Cayman Islands -With swimming pool, tennis court, this luxurious resort is situated right in the middle of the most popular area on Grand Cayman. From $370 To $780.

Regal Beach - Beachfront - Cayman Islands -This 3 bedroom oceanfront townhouse is situated right in the middle of the most popular and famous Seven Mile Beach and next door to the Marriot Hotel. From $630 To $905.

Regal Beach 253 - Cayman Islands -This is a two bedroom villa with pool and garden view situated right in the middle of the most popular and famous Seven Mile Beach. From $325 To $580.

Rendezvous - Cayman Islands -A four bedroom, spacious, with its bright tropical décor is a good choice to stay. From $715 To $995.

Sea Cove - Cayman Islands -Elegant and a spacious two bedroom villa and situated on a quiet inlet of water. From $375 To $500.

Sea Spray - Cayman Islands -This deluxe Three Bedroom villa situated oceanfront. From $665 To $1330.

Sundowner - Cayman Islands -Sundowner is a small condo resort on a quiet part of our most popular and beautiful Seven Mile Beach. From $275 To $385.

Thatch Hill - Cayman Islands -This attractive & airy Caribbean style private beach front villa is situated in the secluded and lovely residential and resort area of Cayman Kai.. From $390 To $600.

Three Bedroom Villas:

Barefoot Kai - Cayman Islands -This brand new spacious home is decorated in bright cheerful colors and situated in the lovely quiet resort and residential area of Cayman Kai. From $390 To $545.

Caribbean Paradise - Cayman Islands -This beachfront, 3 bedroom villa is part of a resort situated on a sandy beach just a 5 minute drive from George Town, restaurants. From $445 To $590.

Cayman Reef Resort - Cayman Islands -This is a large beachfront resort in the busier section of the popular and famous Seven Mile Beach. From $370 To $525.

Coconut Beach - Cayman Islands -This spacious and brightly decorated 4 bedroom villa situated directly on a beautiful pristine white sandy beach. From $475 To $930.

Crescent Point - Cayman Islands -This elegant resort is situated at the southern end of the famous Seven Mile Beach. From $395 To $690.

Great Escape - Cayman Islands - Nestled on a quiet protected cove in the lovely Cayman Kai area. From $500 To $965.

Mahogany Point - Cayman Islands -Situated in the quiet residential area of North Side, this small resort of luxury beachfront villas is poised to catch the warm fresh. From $245 To $430.

Pink House - Cayman Islands -This is a cozy Cayman-style, 3 bedroom, beachfront home with magnificent views of the sparkling Caribbean Sea. From $500 To $650.

Regal Beach - Beach View - Cayman Islands -This luxurious resort with pool, Jacuzzi and lighted tennis court is situated right in the middle of the most popular area on Grand Cayman. From $370 To $780.

Regal Beach - Beachfront - Cayman Islands -This oceanfront three bedroom townhouse is situated right in the middle of the most popular and famous Seven Mile Beach. From $630 To $905.

Sea Spray - Cayman Islands -This deluxe oceanfront villa is especially positioned on a cliff top to catch the fresh breezes from the Caribbean sea. From $665 To $1,330.

Seaspray Too - Cayman Islands -This is spacious four bedroom villa. From $775 To $1,625.

Treasure Island - Cayman Islands -Situated directly on the famous and beautiful Seven Mile Beach. From $470 To $615.

Four Bedroom Villas:

Blue Lagoon - Cayman Islands - Cayman Islands -This charming, Caymanian style four bedroom home is in the exclusive residential and resort area of Cayman Kai/Rum. From $680 To $895.

Calypso Blue - Cayman Islands -Nestled among the sea grape trees and tall coconut palms is a pretty Caymanian style four bedroom cottage. From $430 To $790.

Coral Reef - Grand Cayman - Cayman Islands -This spacious and deluxe private beach front villa is preferred for many tourists. From $1,630 To $2,070.

Ecstasea - Cayman Islands -Overlooking the powdery white sand and brilliant aquamarines of the ocean. From $965 To $1,430.

Great Escape - Cayman Islands -Nestled on a quiet protected cove in the lovely Cayman Kai area, Great Eascape is a spacious, private four bedroom home. From $500 To $965.

La Playa - Cayman Islands -Nestled in a tranquil inlet of water is a pretty Caymanian style wooden house in the secluded resort & residential area of Cayman. From $750 To $965.

Och Kai - Cayman Islands -This lovely, four bedroom villa is situated in a quiet protected cove in the elegant residential resort area of Cayman Kai. From $715 To $965.

Pease House - Cayman Islands -This four bedroom residence is located about a 20 minute drive from the airport and George Town. -From $1,480-To $2,075.

Pelican Point - Cayman Islands -This imposing beach front villa is situated on a beautiful white sandy beach on the northern shore. From $790 To $1,000.

Positano - Cayman Islands -This is a deluxe Mediterranean style home. From $1,000 To $1,775.

Starboard Point - Cayman Islands -A large, luxury, private, four bedroom beachfront home located on the most prestigious part of the beach in Cayman Kai. -From $540 To $715.

Windsong - Cayman Islands - Cayman Islands -This spacious and airy, 4 bedroom home is situated in the charming residential area which is about a 40 minute drive from the airport. From $645 To $860.

Five Bed Room Villas:

Emmanuel - Cayman Islands - This is a five bedroom villa, two storey private home is especially designed to not only take advantage of a breathtaking view of the turquoise ocean with its spark. From $965 To $1,430.

Kai Conut - Cayman Islands - This villa has five bedrooms and 3 baths, Freshwater Pool and hot tub. All on Pristine White Powdery Beach. From $790 To $1,215.

Pieces of Eight - Cayman Islands -This magnificent private villa is situated on a beautiful white powdery beach.. From $965 To $1,575.

Two Rainbows - Cayman Islands -Nestled at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac on a secluded, powdery white beach. From $860 To $1,290.

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Trinidad is one of the richest islands which was under the colonies in the British Empire. Trinidad and Tobago, the twin-island nation is independent and the first in the West Indies to become a republic.
The capital of the nation is Port of Spain and the language used is English. The nation has its own dollar. US currency is widely used and accepted. Immigrants from Africa, China, India, Europe and Syria are settled here. Trinidadians or Trinis are a friendly, ambitious, education-loving people.
Tobago is a beautiful destination to relax and rejuvenate with full of entertainments. This exotic region is loved for its truly laid back atmosphere and the archetypal Caribbean landscape. Tobago has refused to encourage construction of concrete hotels and mass tourist facilities that would destroy the island, so tourists to Tobago are mainly dependent on private villa rentals, holiday homes and delightful beach cottages.
Entertainments at Tobago:
Tourists can enjoy the beautiful beaches here such as Englishman’s Bay and Mount Irvine. Beach cottage rentals here fulfills the dreams of sunbathers from around the world can be made into a reality, with the sun warming the azure seas and powdery sand long into the evenings. Scuba diving and snorkeling in Tobago is hard to beat anywhere in the world. Wildlife at Tobago is well protected by the rainforest in western hemisphere. Tobago is also called “Galapagos of the West Indies”. Tobago villas or apartments make an idyllic retreat for nature lovers too. The Golf courses here is an added attraction.
The Trinidad and Tobago Carnival in February is one of the best times to take a villa or apartment in Tobago.
Places of Interest Tobago
Scarborough, the capital of Tobago, is most notable for the striking Fort of King George, which stands proudly overlooking the harbor. There are also over 17 acres of beautiful botanical gardens which run alongside the fort.
Reaching Tobago:
British Airways and Virgin Atlantic run direct flights Gatwick (LGW) and Manchester (MAN) to Crown Point International Airport (TAB).

Rental Villas in Trinidad and Tobago:
Monte Grande Villa, Tunapuna, Trinidad, Tobago is a house of self catering, floor area of 1751 sq. ft., 4 bedrooms, sleeps 8, 4 bathrooms, air-conditioning and garden

Sunset Valley, lovely Tobago villa at Englishman’s Bay
Villa of self catering, floor area 220 m², 3 bedrooms, sleeps 6, 4 bathrooms, beach , mountain, garden and pool. Rates as shown in £ GBP £1005 - £1307 per Property per week

Eternity Villa – Mount Irvine, Tobago
Villa of self catering, having a floor area of 2500 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, seven sleeps, three bathrooms, near the sea, rural, air-conditioning and garden. Rates as shown in £ GBP £1055 - £1583 per Property per week
New Timbers, Bon Accord, Tobago
Villa of self catering, floor area 1700 sq. ft., three bedrooms, six sleeps, two bathrooms, close to the sea, air-conditioned with a garden. Rates as shown in £ GBP £779 per Property per week
Traveler’s Palm at Bethany, Tobago, a luxurious three bedroom villa offered at - Luxury 3-bedroom villa at great price with self catering, floor area of 2000 sq.ft., four bedrooms, eight sleeps, five bathrooms, close to the sea and air conditioned. Rates as shown in £ GBP £967 per Property per week.

Seashell Villa located at Bon Accord, Tobago is a villa of Villa, self catering, 3 bedrooms, sleeps 6, 3 bathrooms, near the sea, air-conditioning and garden Rates (shown in £ GBP)£791 per Property per week

Sweet Nest is a self-catering apartments with sea views & steps to the beach, has single bedroom, four sleeps, single bathroom, air-conditioned and golf. Rates as shown in £ GBP £276 - £327 per Property per week

Jemas Guesthouse is a self catering house in Black-Rock, Trinidad has several features such as horse riding, mountain biking, fishing and sailing. Golf is within reach. The house is 15 miles from Crown Point airport, 10 miles from waterfall, one min from Turtle Beach, five min from Grafton Beach. There are 3 double rooms with king-sized beds, if necessary with one additional bed for a child, 1 bathroom with shower and bath tub.Kitchen completely equipped, separate laundry with washing machine, cooking service if wanted.

Jouvert Villa is a luxurious four bedroom villa adjacent golf course with private pool and garden. This villa is Located in Mount Irvine, Trinidad. Other entertainments include horse riding, sailing, and mountain biking and fishing.

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West Indies is the "sub region" of North America and consists of 28 territories. These territories include sovereign states, overseas departments, and dependencies. In the past, it was a county named the Federation of the West Indies with about ten English speaking Carribean nations .

Carribean islands consist of the Caribbean Sea , its islands and the surrounding coasts. It is located southeast of North America , east of Central America and to the North West of South America.

The area of Caribbean Sea consists of over 7000 islands with numerous reefs, and islets. It is mostly located on the Caribbean Plate. What we call West Indies is actually a collection of islands. It consists of Antilles which is itself differentiated into three parts-the Greater Antilles on the north, the Lesser Antilles on the south and the east and the Leeward Antilles. Other islands are the Bahamas to the northeast and Bermuda further north in the Atlantic Ocean .

Caribbean vacation is the best one and there are a few other places in the world that could compete with it. The best thing about Caribbean vacation is that it has something for everyone’s taste. So, if you are a water sport enthusiast or like hiking, swimming or diving or other such water sports, you would find Caribbean islands a never ending joy ride.

It is not for nothing that Caribbean islands are considered paradise on earth for tourists. Actually Caribbean islands offer you a whole lot of choices. Whether you seek fun and adventure or you seek seclusion and privacy, you can find some islands fitting the bill. For example, take a flight from St. Maarten or take a motor boat from there and get to Cap Juluca. It is truly a fabulous place to visit. Its beautiful white sand beaches and truly picturesque surrounding is enough to bewitch anyone.

And when you get to Caribbean islands, you would be pleasantly surprised with Caribbean hotels here. You would find that all kinds of Caribbean hotels are here. It all depends on your tastes and your budget. So, you can opt for large Moorish villas or five star restaurants. And it is not that you would be living in concrete jungles. When you live in Caribbean hotels, you would be living amidst tropical gardens and lush greenery.

Caribbean villas offer you highly trained professionals taking care of all your needs. You can spend your holidays here with great comfort and extravagance. When you reach Cap Juluca, you would find a lot of leisure services here like a fitness center, a private golf course, aqua golf driving range, bunker and putting green, croquet lawn, a great swimming pool, a tennis court with a full-time resident pro and host of water sports facilities like snorkeling, wind surfing, water skiing and sailing.

Caribbean Island accommodates intermix of people the European settlers, Africans, and native Indian tribesmen such as the peaceful Arawaks and warrior Caribs. In the post-Colombian period, the island’s people have consistently fought for independence from the various European colonial powers. Today, the Caribbean Islands are known as world class holiday destinations and thriving export bases for petroleum, electronics, textiles, cigar and rum.

From silky soft white sand beaches and emerald waters to lip smacking seafood and nightlife, a typical Caribbean vacation is about surrendering oneself to the hedonistic pursuits of life! There’s nothing like a breathtaking Caribbean sunset or a midnight beach BBQ! Like its culture, the food too, is certainly influenced by the people who once ruled the islands. Apart from the traditional Caribbean food, you can enjoy luscious Italian food, as well as Chinese, East Indian and other exotic cuisine. Almost Caribbean town is a sundowner’s paradise. There are countless clubs and bars where you’ll enjoy meringue, jazz, reggae, and even rock and roll.

Caribbean is certainly a place for people who are experts in the art of haggling. Each island has its own specialty, with shopping areas ranging from malls and independent vendors to chain stores and open-air markets. If you want to take home a piece of the Caribbean , you can pick up local artwork, jewelry made from amber and shells and rum and cigar.

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Barbados has the British heritage for over 300 years. Barbadians call themselves as Bajans. Cricket is the main sports category of Bajan lifestyles. Bathing suits are strictly for the beach.

100% Literacy shows the Bajan obsession for education. Bajans overseas are so highly educated that they are the first to be hired, the last to be fired. It should come as no surprise that Barbados was the first British Colony to back England in its 1939 declaration of war against Germany. Bajans fired off a cable to London and informed the Mother Country that they had nothing to fear - because “Little England is with you.”

“Little England,” as Barbados was called in Colonial days, also has a Scottish section. The so-called Scottish District can best be viewed from the top of Cherry Tree Hill about 850 feet above sea level. From that vantage point, you can see all of St Andrew’s Parish, named after the Patron Saint of Scotland. No more cherry trees, though. They have been replaced with mahogany trees.

What to do on Barbados? For starters, there is kite surfing, windsurfing, spelunking (exploring caves), golf and tours ranging from safari to rum, submarine, helicopter and catamaran adventures. Highly recommended are the so-called Seven Wonders: Harrison’s Cave, for its gallery of stalactites; the huge Baobab or Monkey Bread tree; two of the Western Hemisphere’s three Jacobean mansions; the intact and restored Morgan Lewis Sugar Mill; the 17th century Jewish synagogue; the world’s rarest collection of 17th century English iron cannons; and the place where a Bajan citrus cross-fertilization produced the world’s first grapefruit. In addition, there are many romantic plantation houses, a zoo, and the world-class Pelican Crafts Centre. At Orchid World, there are thousands of orchids in and around the cane fields of St George Parish.

What’s for dinner? Your choices are mind-boggling. Bajans are known for their tasty flying fish dishes, but there are many non-Bajan eateries, ranging from Chinese to Japanese, French, Polynesian, Italian, French and Greek.

If you arrive by cruise ship, as thousands of visitors do, the capital city of Bridgetown is only about a mile from the Bridgetown Cruise Terminal. If you arrive by air, you will land at an airport so advanced that it was named the best in the Caribbean in the World Travel Award competition in New York City in 2003. Barbados, at the same time, was named best Caribbean destination, best Caribbean tourist board, the leading Caribbean golf centre, and head of the pack in boutique hotels.

On the windward (east) coast, there is a constant breeze to temper the island’s marine tropical climate. Bajans enjoy a wide variety of flora and fauna, as well as many caves and underground lakes. The drinking water is considered to be one of the purest in the Caribbean.

Barbados is a beautiful place with much to offer in the arts, entertainment, hotel and restaurant fields.Barbados was named the ‘World’s No. 1 Hotspot for Celebrities in 2007′ by internationally recognized travel website Expedia.co.uk, since the island’s beauty is captivating and the weather is simply addictive.

But combine that with Barbados’ rich history, lifestyle and natural attractions and it’s even easier to see why it’s impossible for both celebrities and travelers to stay away for long. The new Jewish Synagogue Museum, National Heroes Gallery and Arlington House Museum, the reopening of Harrison’s Cave and Oistin’s Fish Fry, as well as the arrival of the 2008 Best of Barbados Zagat Guide, make 2008 the perfect year to enjoy all the wonders and new happenings Barbados has to offer.

Barbados is the first and only island in the Caribbean that has been Zagat rated. The new Best of Barbados 2008 Zagat Guide includes an abundance of newly opened restaurants, nightlife, attractions and golf.After a year of redevelopment, Harrison’s Cave, Barbados’ most popular visitor attraction, recently re-opened during the first week of January 2008. This crystallized limestone cavern is full of stalactite and stalagmite formations creating the ultimate site for people of all ages. The newly improved cave features a fleet of six new trams - two are wheelchair accessible - as well as ventilation, drainage, electrical lighting and a tracking system. Additionally, a Cave Interpretive Center has been added to the gully floor and features a multi-media presentation that hold up to 40 people, interactive displays, an enhanced passenger boarding area, washrooms, souvenir shop and snack bar.

A trip to Barbados just isn’t complete without a visit to the famous and newly renovated Oistins Fish Fry. On Friday and Saturday evenings, revelers can indulge in some flying fish and rum punch or Banks Beer. Mingle with the locals that flock to this popular hangout where tasty food, lights and great music create a delightful atmosphere of Barbados’ rich fisher folk culture. Oistins upgrades include new vendor stalls, improved sanitation, lighting and entertainment facilities, yet the traditional mold remains intact.

Visitors are compelled to learn about the ten national heroes of Barbados at the National Heroes Gallery, newly add to the West Wing of the Parliament Buildings. Considered Barbados’ most well kept secret, visitors can view hand crafted sculptures, murals, artifacts and scriptures by local artists on display giving a glimpse of the past. Each Barbadian artist symbolically represents one of the ten National Heroes and uses vivid sculpture to characterize the life and struggles of each hero and their positive impact on Barbadian culture.

The beautiful coral stone Nidhe Israel Synagogue Museum recently opened its doors, and plays an important role in teaching about Jewish culture on the island of Barbados. This fascinating story is conveyed through colorful panel displays and multimedia presentations. Additionally, glass enclosed artifacts discovered in the cemetery are exhibited on a bed of sand. The original Jewish settlers who built the 17th century synagogue were skilled in the sugar industry and quickly introduced crop and cultivation skills to the Barbadians.

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