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 ColombiaCosta RicaFrench Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Nicaragua, Suriname, and Panama.

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Why Dominica is the Caribbean´s quintessential "Nature Isle"

David Stanley No megaresorts, no swim-up bars three deep with cocktails, no overrun tourist attractions, no pushy touts. This 290-square-mile bit of lush real estate wedged between Guadeloupe and Martinique is all rainforest, river, and volcano, with just enough sea and sand to satisfy beach lovers. But while Dominica is just 29 miles tip to tip and 16 across, don't let the size fool you into thinking you can zip around in an hour. The interior is all steep, forested mountains, so even the…

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The French-flavored icon of low-key luxury that Is St. Barts, and its top highlights

David Stanley The small French Caribbean island of Saint Barthélemy has with a population of roughly 11,000 people, yet it has developed an outsized reputation as one of the world’s most exclusive destinations. Located in the northeastern Caribbean near St. Martin, it´s just ten square miles in size—small enough to cross in about twenty minutes—yet rich in atmosphere and variety.Its history reflects a mix of influences. Originally inhabited by Arawak and Carib peoples, in 1648 it became a…

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What definitely not to miss in Havana

Eric Marshall   Deteriorated though much of it is, what might be the most surprising thing to travelers about Cuba´s capital - still the most beautiful in the Caribbean - is how well-rounded it also is. Especially culturally, with restaurants, cafés, shops and ubiquitous music joined by high-quality museums such as the Museum of Fine Arts, with international as well as Cuban works, divided between a modern facility and the magnificent late-19th-century Centro Asturiano (Asturian social club);…

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Visiting Atlantis Paradise Island, Bahamas: experiences, tips, and essentials

Don Ramey Logan First opened in 1968 just offshore from Nassau, Atlantis Paradise Island is one of the Caribbean's most iconic resort destinations, which with its world-famous water park, marine habitats, luxury towers, and stunning beaches spread out over 154 acres attracts millions of visitors every year. Whether you're planning a family vacation, a honeymoon, or simply a subtropical getaway, this guide will help you plan the perfect trip—covering the best time to visit, must-do…

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  • 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.
    This group of professionals has maintained a single focus on condominium resorts disbursing over $15,000,000 in unit owner’s annual rental revenue. This same group of professionals has expanded their target market to include the north coast of the Dominican Republic where they soon became one of the most recognized resort managers and developers on the north coast. With their expansion into the Caribbean, this group has become successful in cross marketing their Caribbean properties with their international marketing program for their Florida hotel operations.

    In 2003, CVP’s principles made the corporate decision to invest heavily on the North Coast of the Dominican Republic. In five short years CVP was able to establish themselves as the leading authority in luxury villa rentals catering to very select clients. Bringing true professionalism to the North Coast real estate industry, CVP quickly earned the respect and reputation it enjoys in this industry today. Currently, Caribbean Vacation Properties enjoys the reputation as one of the largest luxury property developers on the North Coast of the Dominican Republic and offers a unique selection of exclusive properties and real estate developments.
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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??
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  • 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 ?
  • Good discussion but I missed something. What are "Als"?
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