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Privately situated 200 feet above the Carribean sea
St. Lucia, Caribbean
From 100 GBP
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Holidays in the Caribbean
The Caribbean is the place to go for a holiday that lifts the spirits. As well as being greeted by light-hearted and happy-go-lucky people the scores of islands spanning the Caribbean Sea offer picturesque white sands, palm trees and pure blue seas. And one can truly lift the spirits as it is the home of rum and a host of other exotic drinks to be sipped while relaxing on a sunny villa verandah.
Most of the islands have their own unique flavour, from Cuba in the north to Aruba in the south the languages change from Spanish, English, French and Dutch, spoken alongside the local patois. Similarly food has its regional flavours from oriental and British influences to the local tastes for pungent and spicy dishes using fresh local fish and vegetables.
Jamaica
Jamaica is one of the bigger islands and among its most famous resort areas are Montego Bay, Negril and Ocho Rios for beaches, safe swimming and water sports. As well as windsurfing, surfing and water skiing, family outings can include exotic birds at the Rocklands Feeding Station, the Shaw Park Botanical Gardens, rafting on the Martha Brae river or visiting a crocodile farm.
The Bahamas
The Bahamas are actually 700 islands but three main areas are favourites. New Providence incorporates Nassau and Paradise Island for beaches and shopping while the Out Islands mean endless beaches, diving and fishing. Grand Bahama Island has five golf courses, kayaking tours of the Lucayan National Park and reef diving with sharks.
Antigua
Formerly a British colony, Antigua has always had strong links with British traditions, one being its devotion to cricket. Having undergone tremendous tourism development in past years, the island is now popular with tourists of all types, from families to young couples. Antigua is best known for its 365 beautiful beaches, magnificent dive sites and historical maritime sites. With an annual average of only 45 inches of rainfall, Antigua is the sunniest of the Eastern Caribbean Islands.
Barbados
Barbados is the most easterly of the Caribbean chain and while the west is sheltered with its white sands and gentle waves ideal for families with children, the east has Atlantic surf beloved by surfers. One-time British rule is evident in the miniature Trafalgar Square and Government House in Bridgetown. Exploring the island should include Speightstown West Indian village, the Flower Forest botanical gardens and Holetown, the first English settlement. The UK has reciprocal healthcare agreements with Barbados, which enables travellers to receive free or low cost emergency care, for more information please visit the Department of Health website.
St Lucia
The second largest of the Windward Islands, St Lucia offers not only dramatic countryside and pristine beaches, but also world class diving and international cuisine. Every year more and more tourists visit St Lucia to relax on the island's sandy white beaches, visit the dense emerald forests, and witness the tropical jungle flowers that surround breathtaking waterfalls. For shopping, the Castries has everything from duty free stores to a popular 100-year-old market. St Lucia really does have something for everyone.
The Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic has a strong beach appeal and a great deal to sample such as whale watching, scuba diving and kite surfing. The cooler mountains and valleys such as Constanza and Nuevo offer hiking and horse riding. With its climate and 24 quality courses golfers have tremendous choice.
Tobago
One of the more southerly of the Caribbean islands, Tobago is just 41 by 14 kilometres, but full of beaches lined with palm trees, gorgeous rain forests and untainted coral reefs. The south coast dominated by fishing villages, whilst the north coast provides Tobago with some of its finest beaches. Visitors can enjoy activities like scuba diving, snorkelling, hiking, bird watching, and a diversity of dining experiences. Tobago's airport is in the midst of the central resort area at the southwest of the island and the rest of Tobago can be toured in a day-long drive. Tobago is relaxed, slow paced and largely undeveloped.
Flying times to the Caribbean average about 10 hours and there is a range of charter and scheduled flights from UK airports to most of the major holiday islands.
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