Friday, April 17, 2009

Islands You Should Go Visit in the Caribbean

By Matthew James

The islands in the Caribbean are beautiful. They have a great palm trees, beautiful clear water, friendly locals, and delicious food. They are visited each year by millions of tourists seeking fun in the sun. There are a lot of islands in this part of the world and with so many too choose from, you might have a hard time- they are all so good after all. Some of the best islands are Haiti, Puerto Rico, Barbados, and Saona Island.

One of the best islands is Barbados. This old British colony is most popular for its white coral sandy beaches, thick rain forests, and tropical fruits and flowers. Their botanical gardens, museum, and historical St.Johns church are the predominant tourist attractions in Barbados besides its beach. Barbados also has a very active night life of singing, dancing, and drinking. Barbados is a great island to relax on and escape the pressures of life.

Puerto Rico is another great place to visit. This romantic getaway is great for newly weds and couples who wish to pamper themselves in luxury and comfort. The island has many great spas and resorts. Then there is the island's natural beauty. Besides surfing, scuba diving, snorkeling and other water sports, the wildlife and adventure on this island is also fabulous. Not only that, Puerto Rico has a rich cultural heritage and a lively culture that lives off of dancing, partying, and celebrations. On this island, you can spend your days enjoying the outdoors and then spend the night celebrating with good dancing and great dining.

If you are looking for a remote destination, you should head to Saona Island. Saona Island is part of the Dominican Republic. This island is famous and has appeared in a lot of Hollywood movies. The island has great wildlife and fish around it. You can swim and scuba dive as well as take a tour of the island on a catamaran. There are a lot of things to do here besides the beach so despite the island being small, you can stay busy.

Lastly, there is Haiti. Haiti was one the first independent nations in the Caribbean. Founded by Christopher Columbus, this island is lush with fruits and towering mahogany trees. Known as the pearl of the Caribbean, Haiti is also home to rare birds and species. Haiti also has exotic and mouth watering delicacies well known to tourists who gorge on the delicacies. The Citadelle is one of the most extraordinary structures in the Caribbean and a great thing to do if you get tired of the beach.

The Caribbean islands are a spectacular place to go to and holiday. There are many islands to relax on. These places also have a lot to do besides just sitting on the beach and swimming in the ocean. On these islands, youll find great food, amazing cultures, jungles and much more. The next time you feel like taking a vacation, consider the island mentioned here.

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