The Caribbean: Dreams vs. Reality

Many people arrive in Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Antilles, Antigua,  or St.-Martin with wildly romantic expectations about its people, only to feel completely disappointed that everyone is dressed in Western clothing, and if there are indeed individuals dressed ethnically, it’s only because they’re selling you something.

This sort of disillusionment is most prevalent in the more populous parts of the Caribbean, such as Barbuda, Puerto Rico, Antilles,  Jamaica, and Guadeloupe, although that’s not to say that these islands really have nothing to offer of Caribbean culture you’ve come to expect.

One good tip needed is to let go of all your preconceived ideas of what the Caribbean culture should be and let personal experience be your guide.

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Traveling alone will give you a better opportunity of interacting with ordinary citizens. You can guess that independent travel does have its benefits when it comes to experiencing an exotic destination such as the Caribbean. Read more . . .

A Vacation In The Caribbean Sun

When it comes to vacation destinations that emphasize having fun in the sun, of course, nothing tops the Caribbean. Located just to the east and south  of Mexico and north and west of Venezuela, South America where the waters are a stunning blue and the sun is hot, a Caribbean travel vacation has something for everyone, whether you are one for water sports, swimming, diving, hiking, and just simply frolicking on its white sand beaches.

But traveling to a warm destination like the Caribbean can be quite costly, and for this reason, many people shy away from the idea of Caribbean travel. Indeed, why spend so much on a single vacation when you could travel to much less expensive vacation destinations?  Many of these other places, of course,  don’t even come close to what Caribbean travel offers.

Ah, but what if you were advised that there’s a much better way to spend a vacation? What if you were told that you can go on a Caribbean travel vacation without having to spend a lot of your hard-earned money? Read more . . .

The Dominican Republic

Did you know that the Dominican Republic got its name from the fact that it was discovered on a Sunday?

The Dominican Republic is said to have come from the Latin word “dominus” meaning “lord”. The “Dominic” is usually the name given to a child born on a Sunday, which means “of the Lord”.

The Dominican Republic covers the eastern two-thirds of the Hispaniola Island, sharing it with Haiti. The island was discovered by Christopher Columbus in his journey in 1492 and was called La Espaniola. Read more . . .

Travel Guide To The Southern Caribbean

Travel guides to the Southern Caribbean are a must-have if you plan to visit. Southern Caribbean is located in South America that comprise nations that border the Caribbean Sea, namely Venezuela and Colombia. Because of the region’s closeness to the equator, it has a very tropical climate thus making it a popular destination for those who want sand and beaches in their vacation itinerary.

From the Caribbean coast, the bulk of Venezuela rises instantaneously and green like the bulging muscles bursting through a comic hero’s shirt. For the Spaniards, everything might have seemed wild and needed to be controlled. From the world’s highest uninterrupted cataract, the Rio Churun, to the arching bridge spanning Lake Maracaibo, a great deal of Venezuela’s interior is still to be settled, even today.  Read more . . .

Snorkeling In Sunny Cozumel

Cozumel is an incredible destination for snorkelers. It is sunny on Cozumel an average of 350 days a year.  The water is crystal-clear, with 150- 250 feet of underwater visibility, and a warm 80 degrees or more.  The 200- 500 yards of coral reefs rounds out this fabulous experience.

Popular with tourists, the island of Cozumel is found in the Caribbean Sea, just off the eastern coast of the Yucatan Peninsula and opposite to Playa del Carmen in Mexico.  This flat mass of land is built on porous volcanic rock and is home to a number of endemic species such as the splendid toadfish.

There are few words to describe the Cozumel snorkeling experience.  Limestone shores are surrounded by temperate, clear waters that range in color from striking turquoise to deep indigo. The coasts of Cozumel are dotted with thrilling snorkeling spots.  Read more . . .