Get your Kicks in St. Kitts!

Thе country Sаint Kitts аnd Nevis iѕ also known аѕ the Federation of Sаint Chriѕtорhеr and Nevis. Sаint Kittѕ аnd Nеviѕ iѕ ѕituаtеd in thе Lееwаrd Iѕlаndѕ in thе West Indiеѕ and it iѕ knоwn аѕ the fеdеrаl twо iѕlаnd nаtiоn. 

Thе ѕmаllеѕt nation (in tеrmѕ оf lаnd area) in thе Western Hеmiѕрhеrе, Sаint Kittѕ аnd Nеviѕ might not ѕееm likе the mоѕt оbviоuѕ place to find gооd gаmbling орроrtunitiеѕ. Yеt thiѕ tinу Caribbean state, which with a population of just 43,000 iѕ thе lеаѕt рорulоuѕ соuntrу tо hаvе Unitеd Nations membership, enjoys a few large саѕinоѕ, including the сеlеbrаtеd Royal Rеѕоrt Casino and St. Kitts Marriott Resort & The Royal Beach Casino.

Sаint Kittѕ аnd Nеviѕ iѕ a wonderful tourist ѕроt and it рrоvidеѕ a great atmosphere for tourists and visitors. Saint Kitts has mаnу tourist ѕроtѕ nd рrоvidеѕ memorizing viеwѕ оf ѕсеnеrу аnd  a greenly atmosphere..  Let's take a look at some of the most visited places and fun things to do!

Mount Liamuiga and Black Rocks 

Not for the faint-hearted or the unfit, the steep hike to the crater of dormant volcano Mount Liamuiga rewards walkers with fantastic views of neighboring islands from St Kitts' highest point. Guided tours start in Belmont Estate and take about two hours each way. Dramatic cliffs formed by the erupting volcano many years ago can be seen at Black Rocks, near the village of Saddlers. Treks to the tip and back typically take a whole day to complete, seeing walkers pass primeval groves of old mango trees, delve into cloud forests and take in 360-degree panoramas of the ocean, peppered with Saba and Antigua on the horizon!

Mount Liamuiga

Drive and see the seascapes 

The St. Kitts interior is wonderfully jungly - but a drive around the coast can be just as rewarding. As well as classic Caribbean beaches, you’ll find stretches of dark volcanic sand, unusual lava formations, beautiful villages and lush foliage. The finger of land that reaches out towards its sister isle of Nevis is well worth exploring.

Explore Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park 

Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park is one of the most expansive and well-preserved British polygonal style fortification in the Western Hemisphere. Travelers can walk to the top and wander through the courtyard and tour the old officer quarters and see the huge cannons facing out to sea. From the high vantage point, it is easy to see why this spot was chosen for a defensive fortress to be built. 

Walking Tour of Basseterre

Highlights include a tour of Independence Square, the bustling Basseterre Circus, inspired by London’s Piccadilly Circus and home to the Berkeley Memorial, the Anglican church and the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church featuring amazing 18th-century architecture. Don’t miss the national museum in the Old Treasury building located in downtown Basseterre.

Ziplining

Zipline in the lush rainforests!

A zipline staff from Sky Safari will guide you through a total of five lines up to 1350 ft long, that offer breathtaking views as you soar through a tropical rainforest. It's an adrenaline-fuelled experience that allows you to reconnect with nature. Zipline through the ravine, get a glimpse at Brimstone Hill and listen to the teeming sounds of the forest.

Take to the water

Surrounded by warm blue seas, the island is great for all manner of water sports. Kiteboarding has become a key pursuit for thrill-seekers – there’s tuition if needed – and there are several places to hire windsurfers, sailing dinghies and the exhilarating Hobie Cats. If you like to scuba dive or snorkel, this is also a great spot. For a less intense experience, try to glide across the sea in a kayak, which is also a great way to spot wildlife. Try the Glass Bottom Kayak Tour for some real fun!

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Marriott’s Saint Kitts Beach Club

Let's Go to Curacao!

Curacao is the major and the mostly populated of Netherlands Antіllеѕ series оf islands in Southern Caribbean. Nowadays it is experiencing a vіѕіtоr bаng wіth global tourist arrivals rolling to newer heights. This boost has encouraged development аnd expansion аll through the island. There are plenty of things to see and do from your Curacao rеѕоrt. The Dutсh colonial town of Willemstad itself is an architectural marvel. Its government buildings and quaint раѕtеl-соlоrеd and red roofed houses lining narrow streets make it a little piece of Holland set dоwn іn thе Caribbean, and the downtown area is inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Twelve mіlеѕ west of Willemstad is the Tula Museum, a rеѕtоrеd 19th century manor house with thick stone walls and a thatched rооf, which hоuѕе a collection of artifacts representing old-fashioned methods of fishing and agriculture. Further west уоu соmе to Boca Tabla, a beautiful seaside grotto on the rugged and uninhabited nоrthwеѕt coast. Playa Forti, near Westpunt, presents a beautiful dеѕеrt landscape оf towering cacti and soaring hills dotted with two hundred yеаr оld Dutch mansions which used to be the homes of slave owners.

Towards the western tip оf thе island you come to Christoffel National Park, which is known for its abundant cacti, bromeliads, аnd оrсhіdѕ. Wіld gоаtѕ, donkeys, iguanas, Curacao deer, and many bird species thrive in this natural рrеѕеrvе аnd саn be seen from the miles of hiking trails. There also remain some ancient Arawak paintings on the соrаl cliffs nеаr thе caverns, the perfect spot for a Caribbean beach wedding. Rising above the arid, flаt соuntrуѕіdе is 1200 foot high St. Christoffelberg, the highest point in the Dutch Lееwаrd Iѕlаndѕ, whісh саn be reached by foot trail in an hour and a half. Don't mіѕѕ the Shete Boka (Seven Inlets) National Park next door: the turtle sanctuary houses a grоttо whеrе wаvеѕ from the choppy north coast pound the rocks.

The capital of Curacao, Willemstad, has some of the most ѕtrіkіng аrсhіtесturе in the West Indies. Rows of red roofed, pastel-colored town houses adorn the аrеа downtown, аnd from the Queen Emma Bridge there is a splendid view of Willemstad's old colonial houses іn bright раѕtеl ѕhаdеѕ. Thеѕе houses, three and four stories tall, are crowned with steep gables and roofs of orange Sраnіѕh tіlеѕ. The houses line narrow streets and alleyways between the sea, canal, and inlet, аnd thеу gіvе the town a storybook appearance. A great way to explore Willenmstad is by taking an hоur trоllеу tour in open sided cars pulled by a locomotive.

At the north end of the Handelskade, just a short walk from the Brіdgе, is the Floating Market. Boats arrive here from Cоlоmbіа and Vеnеzuеlа bringing tropical fruits and produce as well as handicrafts, and schooners tіе up hеrе along the canal. Another great place to visit is the Waterfort Arches, whісh аrе thіrtу foot high stone walls stretching for a quarter mіlе аlоng thе sea. Today Waterfort features boutiques, shops, ice cream parlors and it is a great рlасе to ѕіt on a breezy terrace by the sea and enjoy an Amstel bееr. Alѕо on the "must see" list is Fort Nassau, built on top of a high hill in 1797, which commands a ѕресtасulаr view of the coast. Within and around the capital classic Dutch style wіndmіllѕ саn ѕtіll be seen. Much of the countryside surrounding resorts in Curacao is arid, lіkе the Southwest U.S., and studded with divi-divi trees, three-pronged сасtuѕ, аnd ѕріnу leafed aloe. Rolling hills are topped by plantation houses buіlt оvеr three centuries ago, which welcome visitors with guided tours.

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Bold, Bountiful, Beautiful Bonaire

Bonaire is a small island which is located in the southern Caribbean and is part of the island chain commonly referred to as the Caribbean Netherlands. Bonaire is one of the Leeward Antilles which is located close to the coast of Venezuela. When we describe the island as small we mean it, the island has a total area of about 288km squared and a regular population of about 18,905 residents. This island has the activity of a larger island but gives visitors a small island quaintness. This beautiful island has a makeup that is both volcanic and coral in origin giving visitors a magnificent scene to gaze their wondering eyes upon.

The weather in Bonaire is a tropical climate with warm enjoyable weather all year round. The Leeward Islands are warmer and drier than the Windward Islands but no matter where you are it’s a warm and beautiful place to visit. We do have to warn you to watch the weather when you are booking your vacation, because in the summer time the Windward Islands can be subject to hurricanes, but nothing worse than any other destination which experiences hurricanes.

The island has been known for its pioneering role in preserving nature. The island takes particular interest in preserving the marine environment making this a perfect vacation destination for scuba divers,those who snorkel and windsurfing just to name a few. You can get up close to the marine life and enjoy watching them in their natural habitat, it’s all so beautiful and majestic to witness. If water activities are not your style you might be interested in exploring the land. Take a mountain bike or just go on a hike around and see all the beautiful nature the land has to offer.

Are you looking for a vacation spot that cares about the environment and nature? A place that is undisturbed and well taken care of but yet offers a relaxing place to get rejuvenated? Visit Bonaire where over 20% of the land and 100% of the waters surrounding are National Parks and protected and cared for. Enjoy the natural beauty of the island but remember leave no trace so that others after you can experience the same breathtaking beauty you were able to.

There are a variety of activities for you to enjoy as well as delicious dining options, you could try a new dish every day and still never have the same thing twice. The fresh caught seafood found in the local restaurants is like nothing you will ever taste before, caught fresh and prepared to perfection making a delicious, delectable dish. There are also a variety of places to shop for all those souvenir needs, because we know you will want to take a little piece of the island home with you.

If you are looking for a majestic and serene vacation destination keep Bonaire on the list of possibilities, you won’t regret it. Stop by our page on Bonaire Resorts to see what options you have!

Jamin' in Jamaica; The Best of Jamaica Tourism

Jamaica…warm breezes, skin kissing sunshine, and some of the most majestic beaches around the Caribbean. The atmosphere of this beautiful island gives a laid back, non-clock watching feel that you will recognize the moment you arrive. Jamaica is so diverse with its lush mountains, rainforests, and even reef lined beaches all home to a variety of different species of marine life and wildlife. There are so many different things to experience while in Jamaica and below you will find a few of the best tourism spots in Jamaica.

Negril Beach – Possibly more commonly known as Seven Mile Beach – This beach is said to be one of the most beautiful beaches in Jamaica, the white sand and turquoise sea exude serenity and relaxation. When you are done lounging beneath to coconut palms take a trip to one of the restaurants and tempt your taste buds on delicious cuisines. 

Negril Beach

   Blue Mountain Peak and the Blue Mountains – Natural beauty will surround you as you walk through the mountain vistas, waterfalls, and rainforests to enjoy the view of the exotic plants and wildlife who call this area home. This part encompasses 200,000 acres of rainforest land and is divided into three sections. Keep an eye out and see if you can spot the world’s second largest butterfly who calls this breathtaking place its home.

Blue Mountains

Port Antonio – Nestled comfortable between mountains and a double harbor this port gives the appeal of a sleepy fishing village where you can relax and take in the sights. Explore art galleries, hike trails, and even snorkel or scuba dive the coral reefs while visiting here. Before you leave remember to stop and visit the popular swimming spot…Blue Lagoon.

Port Antonio

Rainforest Bobsled Jamaica at Mystic Mountain, Ocho Rios – Who says you need snow to bobsled? Take a ride on Rainforest Sky Explorer to the top of the mountain. Once on top you will find your bobsled waiting to carry you through the rainforest or you can choose the zip line option where you will fly through the rainforest on a zip line. Experience the rainforest like never before.

Rainforest Bobsled Jamaica at Mystic Mountain

Dunn’s River Falls – This is one of Jamaica’s most famous natural attraction. Experience 180 meters of gently terraced waterfalls that flow gracefully over rocks and limestone ledges until they blend harmoniously with the sea. Bring your bathing suits and climb the natural tiers until you reach the top of the falls where you can take some breathtaking pictures!

Dunn’s River Falls

Martha Brae River – What could be more calming than floating down the river on a wooden raft. The Martha Brae River is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Jamaica and once you begin to float down river you will see why.

Martha Brae River

These are just a few of the almost endless sights to see and activities to do while visiting Jamaica, and don’t forget to stop and chat with the locals for the low down on the best places to eat, best sights to see, and best places to shop. Who would know the island better than someone who lives there all the time?!

If you are looking for an unforgettable vacation that would be an adventure for everyone in your party then consider heading down to Jamaica to experience beauty and fun all in one in this tropical paradise known as Jamaica.

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Aruba...Ooh I wanna take ya!

“Aruba, Jamaica Ooh I wanna take ya”…the popular lyrics of one of the original and timeless boy bands…The Beach Boys. They sure knew what they were singing about when they were painting the picture for listeners of this beautiful and majestic destination.

You will be swept away from the moment you first arrive as you gaze around and take in the pure beauty of the natural surroundings. This stunning island is only about 20 miles long and 6 miles across making it the perfect calm, quiet and serene place to vacation at.

There is more to Aruba than just beaches and hotels though and just one step into the National Parks will show you a whole new world you wouldn’t believe existed. Thanks to the wonderful climate that averages between the 80’s and 90’s you will be able to enjoy a wide variety of wildlife, marine life, and plant life. Come for the beach and stay for everything else.

What would be your idea of fun activities while on vacation? Surfing, snorkeling, scuba diving, playing golf, or just having a personal day spent being pampered in a spa after a satisfying work out in one of the state of the art fitness centers? Whether you are a water activity fan or land activity person there is something that will catch your eye and put a smile onto your face.

Besides just sightseeing you can also enjoy tempting your taste buds at a wide variety of cuisines from restaurants that are considered more normal to the gourmet and specialty samples. There is something here for everyone’s particular palate. Word to the wise…stop a local and ask them the best places to dine you will get a firsthand experience and it can be super exciting to try something totally new and spontaneous.

Bring the entire family and have a wonderful and memorable family vacation, Aruba has resorts for everyone’s fancy…romantic honeymoons, family reunion, wedding destination, or family fun there is something here for everyone to enjoy.

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What Antigua Has To Offer

Planning a trip to Antigua in the near future, surely you will want some fun things to do while on such a beautiful and relaxing vacation. When on a tropical beach vacation the typical things come to mind…surfing…swimming…sunbathing but today you will discover few fun activities that will help you create one of a kind memories to last a lifetime!

Don’t be mistaken, the beautiful sunkissed white and pink beaches along with the crystal clear shimmering waters of the ocean are enough to make memories for anyone but if you are looking to experience Antigua’s beauty and fun adventures you might have to stray away from the beach and really see what this spectacular island has to offer.

1. Betty’s Hope Sugar Plantation – There is an open-air museum here as well as two stone windmills that have been restored. The country’s largest sugar plantation was once located here.
 
2. Cades Reef – Get your scuba gear ready this breathtakingly gorgeous coral reef has been designated as an underwater park just begging to be enjoyed.
 
3. Caves – The caves at Two Foot Bay will lead you on a journey into history. When you take a tour through this cave you can see ancient drawings from the original habitants of the country…The Arawaks.
 
4. Kitesurfing – We are bringing you back to the ocean for this one…a modern twist on surfing this fun sport will give you that adrenaline rush you crave.
 
5. Scuba Diving & Snorkeling – Calling the scuba divers, have you ever wanted to explore a sunken ship? When you vacation on Antigua you have the opportunity to, come explore The Andes shipwreck.

   

   Antigua Rainforest Canopy Tour

 
6. National Parks – Come see the many varieties of birds on the island or any of the wildlife when you take a hike through the natural habitats at any of the national parks located here
 
7. Ziplining – For all you brave souls out there - Antigua Rainforest Canopy Tour offers an amazing experience as you glide like a bird through the Antigua rainforest.

No matter how adventurous you are (or not) Antigua has something to interest, entertain, and excite anyone and if nothing else come on down and just experience the sheer beauty that is this breathtaking island.

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