Caribbean (Plus) Corner

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 top 8 musts in gracious, beautiful Bermuda

Craig Stanfill A British Overseas Territory with a land area of just 21 square miles – the size of a middling city anywhere in the world – and a population of 73,000, Bermuda is named after its original discoverer, Spanish explorer Juan de Bermúdez. It has been settled for 412 years and has been a popular tourist destination – especially for those in the United States, for whom it´s a flight of just over two hours from the East Coast – since the 1880´s, when the Hamilton Hotel (now the…

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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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David Paul Appell November 23, 2011 at 6:17pm

Fans of ecotourism, adventure, and the Dominican Republic, please check out my post on one of nature's most impressive annual shows (starting in January): whale-watching off Samaná.
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Victor Balbin October 25, 2011 at 2:54pm

Puerto Rico in the Caribbean in 57 minutes
David Paul Appell September 14, 2011 at 2:22am

Can you help one of our members re Caribbean vacation rental ideas? For more details and to reply, please click on this link to our Ask A Travel Pro forum. Thanks so much!
Hotel Mocking Bird Hill July 20, 2011 at 5:22pm

Why not? Look at what we are doing at Hotel Mocking Bird Hill. Just take us as an example. It just needs the will to change along with education of the traveller. The small island states NEED tourism to be green if they are to sustain development.
Hotel Mocking Bird Hill July 20, 2011 at 5:19pm

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SunSet Bay Club & SeaSide Dive. June 13, 2011 at 6:23pm

Its 2 for 1 Special at the Sunset Bay Club & SeaSide Dive Resort. From now till the 23rd of October. Don't be left out on this special offer. Summer is almost here. Join the many who will be embarking on the unforgettable trip to Dominica, the nature island of the world.

The Sunset Bay Club & SeaSide Dive Resort is a cozy All Inclusive Hotel resort with an Attached PADI Dive center. Well rested on the lovely Black sand beach of Batalie. A wide range of New experiences awaits you. Just send us an e-mail our staff is waiting and Happy to assist you. sunset@cwdom.dm. YOU DON'T WANNA MISS THAT SUNSET

Sunset Bay Club Beach Resort & SeaSide Dive Resort at Dominica

The Sunset Bay Club at Dominica, a true beach front All-in Caribbean hotel, 14 rooms
iMadinina 4 iPhone April 26, 2011 at 9:24am

iKiwo: a free app to get the weather of the whole caribbean island!! http://itunes.apple.com/apps/iKiwo
Adriana Gallegos April 21, 2011 at 5:47pm

Hi,

I'm starting to use social media for Iberostar Hotels & Resorts to target the American traveler. Facebook http://www.facebook.com/IberostarHotelsUSAand Twitter http://twitter.com/#!/iberostarusa. Let others know about it. Thanks!!
Tony King April 1, 2011 at 11:28pm

What an amazing picture...!! Reminds me of some bare-boaters I know going for a mooring buoy.