Sprawling over two-thirds of the island of Hispaniola, the Dominican Republic is a delightful, almost magical place. Christopher Columbus happened upon this island on December 5, 1492, and on Christmas Eve his ship, the Santa Maria, was wrecked on its Atlantic shore. He named it La Isla Espanola …
The cultural life of Jamaica is a wealthy one; its music, art, and cuisine have a spirit that's as hard to describe as the rhythms of reggae or an outburst of streetwise patois. Although 95% of the population traces its bloodlines to Africa, Jamaica is a stockpot of cultures, including those of other …
The Arawak Indians named Martinique Madinina (Island of Flowers). Exotic wild orchids, frangipani, anthurium, jade vines, flamingo flowers, and hundreds of vivid varieties of hibiscus still grow on the island. But these days the scent of flowers competes with those of French perfume and …
Few Caribbean cities are as steeped in Spanish tradition as Puerto Rico's Old San Juan. Originally built as a fortress, the old city's myriad attractions include restored 16th-century buildings and 200-year-old houses with balconies of filigreed wrought iron that overlook narrow …
Tiny Saba (pronounced say -ba) has some of the Caribbean's most dramatic scenery. The breeze is always pleasant, the 1,500 friendly Sabans even more so. Everyone knows everyone -- indeed, there are fewer than a dozen family names on the island (Johnson, Hassell, and Peterson being the most …
St. Barthelemy blends the essence of the Caribbean with the essence of France. A sophisticated but unstudied approach to relaxation and respite prevails: you can spend the day on a beach, try on the latest French fashions, and watch the sun set while nibbling tapas over Gustavia Harbor. You can …
The sister islands of St. Kitts and Nevis (pronounced nee -vis) have developed a sibling rivalry. They're competing for increasingly upscale visitors, and it's a tight race: both islands have uncrowded beaches, lush rain forests, historic ruins; charming if slightly dilapidated capitals in …
Historians feel certain that the intrepid Christopher Columbus never set foot -- let alone danced -- on St. Lucia. That was his loss. Today the eye-popping scenery and pristine beaches that Columbus missed are sprinkled with sprawling resorts, small hideaways, and friendly villages, all of …
Welcome to tiny St. Maarten/St. Martin, home to people from 90 countries and speaking dozens of languages, a rich and unique cultural crossroads of the world, all on just 37 square miles (96 square km), making it the world's smallest land mass to host two separate governments -- French and Dutch -- …
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