By: Todd Sarouhan

Caribbean Islands

The Caribbean islands have been luring travelers from around the world for centuries. Most famous for their beaches-palm-backed sugar-soft sand, striking crystal clear blue sea and the peaceful easy life it exudes. It is a region of the Americas consisting of the Caribbean Sea, its islands (most of which enclose the sea), and the surrounding coasts. The region is located southeast of Northern America, east of Central America, and to the north and west of South America.

Situated largely on the Caribbean Plate, the area comprises more than 7,000 islands, islets, reefs, and cays. The Caribbean Islands is composed of: Anguilla, Antigua, Barbuda, Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Bonaire, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Curacao, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Haiti, Jamaica, Martinique, Montserrat, Puerto Rico, Saba, St. Barthelemy - St. Barths, St. Eustatius, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Maarten, St. Martin, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos and the US Virgin Islands.

The Caribbean is a perfect place to take time out and relax. The geography and climate in the Caribbean region varies from one
place to another, giving the vacationer a variety of destination choices. The climate of the region mainly ranges between sub-tropical to tropical and depends a great deal upon location in proximity to the tradewinds from the Atlantic. Some islands in the region have relatively flat terrain of non-volcanic origin. Such islands include Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Bonaire, the Cayman Islands or Anguilla. Others possess rugged towering mountain-ranges like the islands of the British Virgin Islands, Dominica, Jamaica, Montserrat, Puerto Rico, Saba, Saint Kitts, Saint Lucia, Antigua and Trinidad.

Although the islands are often visible from one another over, they are surprisingly different. Some are lively and developed, with a strong and unique local culture of music and dance, and some are developed with excellent hotels and restaurants. Others are the usual paradise island idyll, just a spit of sand with a few palm trees. And there are literally archipelagos. In the waters of the Caribbean Sea, the region can be found to host migratory, large schools of fish, turtles and coral reef formations. Also home to the Puerto Rico trench, located on the fringe of the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea just to the north of the island of Puerto Rico, which is said to be the deepest point in the entire Atlantic Ocean.

If you’re looking for a warm paradise island, search no more. With over 35 unique destinations, ranging from small coral outcrops to large nations, the Caribbean Islands provide a variety of tropical isles for all kinds of vacation. Beach-goers will be delighted with the white sand beaches; those in search of waves will want to head to beaches on the eastern side, while snorkelers may choose the calmer waters of beaches facing the Caribbean Sea. Meanwhile, the larger islands shopping opportunities, lush forests with hundreds of plant and bird species, golf courses and horse stables. The islands range in size and popularity; some attract grand cruise ships, while the rest are small and secluded-perfect for honeymoon and private seclusion. There are many ways to enjoy the warm waters off the shores of these beautiful islands, including surfing, sailing, scuba diving, windsurfing, and swimming with dolphins!

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