If you are located in England like myself you are probably experiencing numbing cold and Miserable weather. as I am an Englishman i live a pessimistic life so i have negative views on every especially the weather, it really gets warm in England so its forever cold, but us English never get used to it.
When i eventually rolled out of my warm bed this morning into the bitter cold i thought to myself “I wish i was in the Caribbean! its always hot and sunny over there”? ……. Definitely beats my situation!! This definitely trumps my current situation!
The people who live on the Caribbean dont realise how lucky they are! Having a tropical climate which stays hot all year round, the surprising thing is the people actually dislike their summers because it gets way too hot, the beaches, towns and streets are baron as people dare to step out of the shade encase they get burnt this seems actually ridiculous to me as id personally be laying on the beautiful white beaches, Chilled drink in my hand a good book ,dripping from head to toe in factor 50 sun cream then Id occasionally take a dip in the bath like oceans, it just seems to good to be true, I wish they could experience what were going through they then might appreciate the beautiful weather they have been blessed with.
Thousands of tourists have been booking their Dominican Republic Holidays and I dont blame them! It beats being covered in snow due to miserable weather, fortunate couples are planned or have booked their Caribbean weddingsin preparation for when they tie the knot next year.
I would kill to go on Antigua Holidays Right now!! But with Christmas around the corner I highly doubt I could dig that deep into my pocket to afford it, so I say roll on the English summer.
Tourists are being encouraged to continue their Caribbean holidays as a destructive but thankfully relatively un-deadly hurricane season draws to a close.
Hurricane Tomas claimed the lives of 14 people on the island of St. Lucia at the beginning of November. With houses flattened and infrastructure damaged, the Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility (CCRIF) quickly paid out $13 million to Barbados, St. Lucia and St. Vincent. Whilst the speedy recovery of St Lucia (surely the worst hit of the islands) has been a healthy suprise, the destruction has been a ammunition for those in the Caribbean who feel that the economies there aren’t entirely sustainable. More optimistically, the twelve hurricanes of the 2010 season managed to completely avoid the US coast, keeping tourism’s major source market alive and kicking.
The Caribbean economy is heavily dependent on tourism, and bad weather is always excessively bad news. Whilst some islands like Trinidad and Tobago have remained resilient due to oil and gas resources, the reliance on timber and agriculture aside from tourism puts a lot of investment in resources that can be easily destroyed by hurricanes (as happened in St. Lucia). Critics have been quick to point to this lack of diversity in produce as a decisive issue, but they also believe that tourism should be targetting outside the comfort zones of Europe and North America.
The problem with tourism isn’t that the sun has stopped shining of course. A trip to Barbados, St. Lucia, Jamaica or any of the rest of these fabulous islands is a beautiful and unspoilt and wonderful as it’s ever been. The problem lies in the fact that the Caribbean no longer has a monopoly on the tropical paradise image. Mauritius holidays are among a barrage of alternatives halfway around the world, and also of great appeal to the European market. Tourists are also keen to discover new tropical destinations, such as Thailand holidays and its brilliant tropical continental climate.
The Caribbean is certainly at the top of the list of holiday destinations in many people’s book. Getting to the Caribbean is not that hard as usual you can catch a plane or you can get luxury cruises to visit the islands. The Caribbean is a region consisting of Caribbean Sea. The Caribbean consists of many islands such as Barbados, Aruba, Anguilla, Colombia, Cuba, Dominica, Haiti, Honduras, Grenada, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica and many more.
When you reach the islands tere are several things you can enjoy for your holiday. Luxury spas, executive resorts and water sports are just few of many that you will be able to do in the Islands. Below I have listed the top attractions of The Caribbean.
You can swim with stingrays in Grand Cayman. If you don’t want to swim with them then you can view them from the boat itself as the boats have glass bottom viewing.
You will be able to enjoy beach and sea views in cable car in Saint Lucia where the car runs 30 to 50 feet above the ground, it runs for 500 feet. You will also be able to view the stunning palm beach from the cable car.
Bahamas is one of my favourite places in the World. You will enjoy the viewing of sharks, snorkel, stingrays and dragon lizards along with speed and powerboat. You can also feed the sharks and stingrays in the Bahamas.
After all that I am sure you would like to go on few night outs? Antigua’s Shirley Heights hosts one of the top entertaining night parties on Thursdays and Sundays. There are other clubs and bars you can go where you will meet other tourists and also some entertaining locals.
See how the rums are made in Grenada but drink the best rum cocktail in Nevis. The locals in Nevis say their rum cocktail contains secret recipe and lots and lots and lots of rum.
You can go on either princess cruises or regent cruises to go to the Caribbean.
Many people enjoy traveling to the Caribbean for vacation. However, most don’t realize exactly how vast this region is. There are hundreds of things to do and places to see while you’re in the Caribbean, so before you begin planning your trip, you must first decide exactly where you want to go.
You may want to visit Caribbean all inclusive resorts to maximize your vacation time and heighten your holiday experience. You can be sure that this region will be all you thought it to be.
Once called the West Indies, different explorers from Europe discovered the Caribbean. Many of the people living on these islands, therefore, speak English very well. Because of the location of these islands in the world, they also cater very well to a United States tourist base; so most of the places in this area are great for travel.
Some of the main islands in the Caribbean include the following:
Anguilla, Antiqua and Barbuda, Aruba, the Bahamas, Barbados, the British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Cuba, Dominica, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, Martinique, Montserrat, Netherlands Antilles, Puerto Rico, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad, Tobago, Turks and the Caicos Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
You could visit Barbados attractions as a short itinerary while staying on one of the other islands. Or you could travel, in a very short time, to a number of Central and South American countries that have coastlines along the fringes of the Caribbean Islands.
There are some places, of course that will not be as appropriate for a vacation as others. In fact, some Caribbean island countries, like Cuba, can be quite dangerous for independent travelers but are fine for package deals. Some of the most popular places for Caribbean travel include Antiqua, the Bahamas, Puerto Rico, Jamaica, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. You can also choose to take a cruise throughout the Caribbean, on world famous cruise lines, so you can visit a number of the beautiful islands in this area of the world.
Wherever you decide to travel, make sure you do you research first. In most cases, you’ll need a passport and sometimes you’ll need visa as well. You may also need to make certain considerations for the luggage you wish to take into and out of the Caribbean countries where you wish to travel. Pets are another consideration—if you plan to take your furry friend on vacation with you, you may need to make special arrangements.
Overall, the Caribbean has sunny beaches and luxurious resorts. You can find activities to fill your days with fun, no matter what you like to do—water sports, museum hopping, site seeing—the Caribbean have something for everyone.
Whether you are seeking a personal chill out Caribbean short break, a romantic getaway or a fantastic family vacation you will find it here.
Whatever your goal to take a holidays break and see this wonderful place on the planet.
Don’t delay start today on planning a wonderful vacation to these Caribbean islands. Just spend a little time on the Internet to search for the kind of things you want to do and see. Happy holiday hunting.
Cruz Bay is the main town on the Island of St. John, which is one of the three major U.S. Virgin Islands. Like St. John as a whole, Cruz Bay is undeveloped, laidback and easygoing. It offers the charm and beauty of a Caribbean town, but with the security and convenience that you would expect from a U.S. town. If you are looking for a quiet, relaxing, fun time away with your partner or your family, then it really is the perfect destination for you.
Cruz Bay has a distinctive atmosphere which sets it apart from anywhere else in the U.S. Virgin Islands, which is a perfect combination of West Indian tradition and contemporary attitudes. The locals who live their permanently are supplemented by a cosmopolitan mix of predominantly American and European tourists, many of whom, attracted to the quietly exotic, yet comfortably familiar getaway, visit there every year.
It is the site of most of the Island’s restaurants, bars, stores and dive centers, and pretty much every visitor to St. Johns spend at least a little time there. However, despite being the St. John’s center of commerce, it would definitely still be called quiet rather than busy. The pace of life there is considerably slower than in a U.S. coastal town, and tourists cannot help but be influenced by the vibe, making it easy to forget about the troubles and problems they have left behind them at home.
The restaurants in Cruz Bay offer first class fine dining, and you can sample exquisite Caribbean cuisine at any of the many beachfront restaurants. As for bars, there is a quiet buzz about them, which creates a pleasant atmosphere for talking and drinking. You will not find any loud music blasting out of the speakers, just chilled contemporary reggae beats, and you will not come across groups of youngsters acting boisterously, just like minded people to share good times with.
If you fancy a day away from the beautiful, secluded, scenic beaches that are located just 5-15 minutes away from Cruz Bay, then you can visit the spectacular Virgin Islands National Park, rent a jeep and ride around the Island, or browse the quaint shops that line the alleys and backstreets of the town. You could also partake in some of the many water sports activities available. Scuba diving tours tours to offshore reefs are very popular, as are parasailing and jet ski tours.
Whatever you choose to do with your days, you can be sure that the weather will not be a hindrance, as the weather in Cruz Bay ranges is nearly always excellent. Temperatures range from 80-95 pretty much all year round. Rain is rare, so leave your umbrella at home and bring lots of sunscreen.
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Find out more about Cruz Bay and Cruz Bay Virgin Islands by visiting http://cruzbayusvi.com
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