This fabled sea, covering more than a million square miles and 7,000 islands with diverse languages, cultures, and ecosystems, has become probably the planet's premier vacation playground. Here it's all about its regional issues and allures. And yes, the (Plus) means we're including the Bahamas and Bermuda along with the Caribbean coasts of Colombia, Costa Rica, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guayana, Honduras, Nicaragua, Suriname, and Panama.

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The Island of Tobago Is a Sweet Little Slice of Old-Time Caribbean

 VisitTobago.gov.ttThe smaller of the two main islands which make up the country of Trinidad and Tobago lies 22 miles northeast of larger Trinidad (a 20-minute flight away, as well as with direct service to/from Barbados, the USA, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Germany). It´s known for its unspoiled natural beauty, rich history (dating back to 1654, and vibrant culture (which besides numerous current ways to experience it is particularly on display during events such as the Tobago Heritage…

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3 of the Caribbean´s best Sandals resorts for honeymoons

  Sandals Grande St. Lucian Based in Montego Bay, Jamaica, the famous Caribbean resort chain founded in 1981 by legendary Jamaican entrepreneur Gordon "Butch" Stewart was instrumental in pioneering the "all-inclusive" concept - paying one (usually very attractive) rate to cover all food and drink as well as many activities and amenities, in addition to just a room. Sandals properties now number 18 on eight islands, and they´re especially popular with (and indeed, marketed to) couples and…

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Martinique, c´est magnifique!

  David Stanley One of the four islands of the Antilles Françaises, with around 370,000 inhabitants, Martinique was settled by the French beginning in 1635 and today is an overseas département (meaning an integral part) of France. It’s packed with a vibrant blend of French and West Indian cultures; stunning landscapes, nature, and beaches; rich historical sites; fantastic rum; and a chill, laid back vibe. I visited here around 15 years ago and still remember it fondly and fairly vividly.…

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Wastin´ away again at the Dominican Republic´s Margaritaville Island Reserve Cap Cana

    Set along a stretch of pure white-sand beach in Cap Cana, an exclusive enclave of the DR´s most popular resort area Punta Cana - and just 15 minutes from the Punta Cana International Airport -  five-star all-inclusive property Margaritaville Island Reserve Cap Cana., which opened a little over three years ago is one of just eight Cap Cana resorts. On our visit, my husband and I found its “no worries,” tropical vibe spoke to me the moment we pulled up to the hotel entrance adorned with a…

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  • First an innocent kid gets killed in the Virgin islands and now the news says homicide rates are up there. This is why I wont go to the Virgin islands. Who would?
  • Caribbean Vacation Properties is a privately held company specializing in three key areas of Real Estate on the North Coast of the Dominican Republic; Luxury Villa Rentals, General Real Estate Sales, and Property Development.
    Its principals have successfully owned, operated, and managed hotels and condominium hotels for over 20 years in the South Florida area.
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  • Please help a member seeking advice on a Caribbean cruise.
    What's the best Caribbean cruise for January?
    We moved to Florida last October and are interested in taking a cruise in January to the Caribbean (not Mexico) to experience the diverse tropical is…
  • Caribbean ? Did they mean Islands ? or the caribbean sea ? Spanish or the English Islands ? The former Dutch or the French colonies ? It is indeed true that some islands cater to mass volume, and some are quite inaccessible (i.e direct flights from US)

    The character and attitude of island/town where cruise ships make a port of call are much different than say, Saba, or Martinique, or take your pick. So the proposition that "Caribbean is Chuck E. Cheese." is unsustainable.
  • Not to start a flame war or anything, but someone on Tripatini who shall remain nameless said today that Bermuda is Spago and the Caribbean is Chuck E. Cheese. What do you all think about that??
  • Click HERE to help a Tripatini member looking for advice on gay-friendly all-inclusives in the Caribbean. Thanks!
  • Jordan wrote, "But I also think AIs have destroyed many parts of the world, and not just simply via over-development." e.g., all-inclusives.
  • David: I am assuming AIs mean All Inclusive ?
  • What is the non-US centric view on the Caribbean news bleed ? I suspect that most vacationers from across the pond come for a longer period (soak in the sun and sand for more than a month or so) and their per diem budget is lower than a typical packaged tourist from the US.

    To be brutally honest, majority of the americans who I have met in the various islands, go mostly to escape the winter (I discount the folks of the various diaspora living or settled in the US) Summer travel, in my non-data-driven view, is mostly folks returning to their native lands, and some cruise related tourists.

    Am I off base here ?
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