We usually see and imagine the Caribbean as a haven with white-sand beaches, endless parties and overflowing tropical drinks. Indeed, it is a very beautiful image of Caribbean but the islands offers a lot more that what is seen.
Once you have arrived, you will see a colorful mix of contradictions. The islands house different interesting cultures with a history found on piracy, plantations, revolutions and colonial invasions. The sands on the beaches have a variety of incredible shades, from powdery white and pinkish to mocha brown and midnight black.
World’s Finest Beaches
Since Caribbean is best known for beaches, there are beaches that are suitable for different kinds of people and the mood that they go with. You can choose isolated beaches, for adventure, for a quiet stroll, for socialization, for sense of history, for picture-perfect moments, and for children-friendly beaches. As a matter of fact, you’ll never run out of sun and fun in Caribbean in terms of the number of beaches that you can visit.
Great Dining
Caribbean can feed you in any way that can make you feel comfortable – from fine dining or beach side burgers and barbeques. It has a very diverse cuisine that comes from different parts of the globe. You can choose to eat in different ambiance, from rain forests to stunning beaches. There are also exotic food, a wide variety of fruits, and glorious seafood that you can even catch on your own.
Fun Diving
Caribbean is not just about splendor on the surface. Dive below and you will see untouched paradise – a playground of exotic sea creatures and colors. It is a tranquil world filled with life and mankind never lords over them. For millions of years, the Caribbean underwater world is created and refined by nature. The reefs aren’t the only attraction. If you are more daring, you can go and explore shipwrecks.
Vibrant History and Culture
Caribbean has become a melting pot for different cultures from Asia, Africa and Europe. Because different kinds of people came and lived together with the natives, Caribbean has developed a peaceful culture where people co-exist peacefully with one another.
Countless Sports, Recreation and Wellness
There are different sports and leisure activities available to visitors. The sea and sand offers innumerable land and water recreation such as golf, horseback riding, tennis, sailing, surf riding, parasailing, cruising and more. Caribbean also offers wellness and spa centers that uses local ingredients that are popularly used in high-end products. Indulge yourself to a relaxing treat that will take away stress from a day’s adventure.
Colorful Music
Music is inseparable to Caribbean, an integral part of its life like the sea and the sun. Festivals and other cultural events are alive whenever talented musicians get together which could happen on the beach, street, resorts or town centers. Its music is a rich combination of native and colonial past – and has produced rhythms that made the world sing and dance together.
Treasured Weddings and Honeymoons
Wedding is the most important day of your life and if you want to make it unforgettable, have it in the Caribbean. Whether you are saying your vows or renewing your commitments, it can be made perfect along the beach while the sun sets, in a historical site, or underwater – however you like it to happen. Caribbean is on of the most romantic places in the world.
Indeed, Caribbean is a paradise. You will surely fall under its spell from the moment you dig your toes into the sand or take the first dip into the azure waters. Getting into a Caribbean trip will make you remember that first interaction with sea turtles or the soaring tropical birds in unscathed tropical forests. Its rhythm will make you dance and sing out loud while you sip on tropical drinks. And yes, those soothing massage and afternoon nap in the hammocks are the best way to relax after feasting on scrumptious seafood and spicy delicacies.
Andy works for Kenwood Travel, they specialize in providing the best holidays to St Lucia and the whole of the Caribbean. Comment below for more advice.
