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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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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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5 highlights of Dutch Sint Maarten

Dave Senior Taking up 40 percent of the island of St. Martin and with a population of around 58,000, this territory of the Kingdom of the Netherlands packs a whole lot of fun, flavor, and personality into a petite package. Whereas French St. Martin leans elegant and relaxed, the multicultural, largely English-speaking Dutch side offers its share of quiet corners, but also a livelier menu of casinos, nightlife, beach bars, waterfront dining – along some of the most photographed aircraft landings…

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Chilling on Tortola and Jost Van Dyke in the British Virgin Islands

Victor Block My husband Victor and I are travel writers. Which means when we get to a destination, we explore every aspect, constantly seeking out stories. Until we got to Tortola, capital of the British Virgin Islands, with a population around 15,000. That didn’t happen. And it was almost like — dare I say the word? — a vacation. But let’s back up a bit. We are a lot older than our last trip here 30 years ago when my husband had the temerity to actually hazard driving. To put the roads in…

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Rum and much more in Barbados

Victor Block Most travelers know that most Caribbean islands are soaked in rum, but Barbados goes the rest one better because here, locals say, is where rum was discovered. In capital Bridgetown one early-17th-century day, the story goes, a tavern owner was searching for an empty shipping barrel when he inadvertently stumbled across one filled with a concoction worth selling -- a barrel of sugar cane fermented over time. Well, Mr. Rumball -- the tavern owner -- knew a good thing when he…

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Anil December 17, 2011 at 12:55pm

I agree with Ed, it is a surprise. If the survey survey respondents were travel folks who take Virgin or BA travel packages of two week packages, or the charterw then it is quite possible.

I am surprised Cuba did not rank high, given its popularity with Canadian and European tourists.
Ed Wetschler December 16, 2011 at 4:04am

All valid points, Hal. I guess I was surprised because every time I go to Barbados I feel surrounded by expensive hotels. But true, that big airport and eastern Caribbean location bring in the mass tourism crowd, as well.
Hal Peat December 16, 2011 at 4:01am

@Ed Wetschler - it makes sense, here's why. The #1-4 are getting the benefit of the North American mid-range travel market due to location and cheap air access. Barbados at the eastern end of the region also gets its share due to being an air hub for both North American travelers but also a final destination for many UK and other European travelers who have direct air access. And the Barbados south coast mid-range hotels are priced to match.
Ed Wetschler December 15, 2011 at 8:33pm

Just out: the least expensive destinations in the Caribbean. #1-4 kind of make sense: Cancun, Negril, San Juan, and Puerto Plata. But look who comes in as #5: Barbados. Are you as surprised as I am?
Victor Balbin December 13, 2011 at 8:22am

For a taste of the Caribbean and in specif old San Juan, this is what i do for a living and a special HAPPY HOLIDAY song
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.