The Castries Market and Vendor’s Arcade is the largest open-air market in Castries, Saint Lucia. It is located in the middle of the capital and has over 300 regular vendors and a hundred or more local sellers on market days. The lively marketplace is a central location for selling a variety of goods such as: … Continue reading Castries Market, Saint Lucia
Kralendijk is the capital city and main port of the island of Bonaire. In Dutch, Koralendijk (of which the name Kralendijk is a degeneration) means “coral reef” or “coral dike”. In Papiamentu, the town is often called Playa or “beach”. Kralendijk is a lively and colorful Caribbean town centre. Year round you enjoy leisurely strolls … Continue reading Kralendijk, Bonaire
Oranjestad is a unique blend of old and new that lends a distinctive charm to Aruba’s capital. A bustling harbor city, Oranjestad’s streets and malls are dotted with international luxury retailers, diverse boutiques, and dazzling jewelry stores. Fascinating restored landmark buildings are found along the way, such as the green “stadhuis” housing the City Hall … Continue reading Oranjestad Harbour, Aruba
Curaçao has the perfect climate for an unique nature and wildlife. Prepare to meet tropical animals, colorful birds, funny fishes and rare creatures. Landscape, flora and fauna here are very diverse. Curaçao has mountains, cacti, palmtrees and is famous for aloë vera and other herbal & healing plants. Whether you walk on the beach, climb … Continue reading Curaçao, Caribbean
Sint Eustatius (or Statia, as locals say) is one of the loveliest and lesser known islands in the Caribbean. Its unfamiliar to most people today but Statia was once the busiest seaport in the world and the darling of the Caribbean in the 18th century when it became a tax-free haven under the Dutch and … Continue reading Sint Eustatius, Caribbean
Beautiful Barbuda is one of the best beach destinations in the Caribbean; it has unspoilt pristine deep blue glistening waters on all sides of the tranquil island. This is an island where you can find yourself truly Usually you will be alone on the beach, except on the hotel beaches. Hotel beaches are open to … Continue reading Barbuda, Caribbean
Saba is an island like no other in the carribean. The crystal clear azure waters beckon you to drive in. The jagged raw natural beauty of the mountainside challenges you to conquer its highest summit. Saba is where raw natural beauty is hidden away from the modern world. Step back in time and find yourself … Continue reading Saint Johns, Saba
Grenada claims as many as 45 different beaches, but none compares to 3km long Grand Anse Beach, ideally situated on the sheltered leeward southwest coast. Only a short distance from the capital city of St George’s, Grand Anse is Grenada’s most popular beach and main resort area with accommodations ranging from guest houses and small … Continue reading Grand Anse Beach, Grenada
In Soufrière Saint Lucia you can find the “world’s only drive in volcano” near the southwestern side of the island. The creation of the sulphur springs, came from a weak spot in the crust of the enormous collapsed crater creating an upheaval of lava 410,000 years ago. The water located at the center of the … Continue reading Soufrière, Saint Lucia
Barbuda’s only village, sleepy Codrington, is home to most residents and the minuscule airport. It’s about 3.5 miles north of the ferry landing on the eastern edge of the lagoon with its famous frigate bird colony. Activities in Codrington are appropriately relaxed, including beachcombing (on the northeastern Atlantic coast), fishing and hunting and, at the … Continue reading Codrington, Barbuda
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