The word, Caribbean is synonymous with wide expanses of sandy beaches fringed with windswept palms, azure blue waters teeming with exotic marine life, stunning sunrises, and romantic sunsets, combined with the throbbing rhythm of dance and music. More than 700 islands make up this part of the Americas which are vacation hotspots and go-to destinations for those wanting to add some vibrant color to their tranquil holiday.
The Caribbean exudes a myriad of intoxicating colors, from its vibrant and varied landscape to the food and dress of the people that inhabit these lands. While some of the islands like the Bahamas, Barbados and Antigua and Barbuda are relatively flat, the islands of volcanic origin like Puerto Rico, Saint Lucia, Saint Kitts, and Trinidad and Tobago are more rugged with lofty mountain ranges. Many visitors to the Caribbean enjoy hopping from one island to the next to explore and experience the diversity which is sometimes rather astonishing. From colonial Santo Domingo to the wealthy Cayman Islands and revolutionary Cuba, each island has a distinct personality of its own.
The tiny, breathtaking tropical island of Curaçao off the coast of Venezuela is like a slice of Europe in the heart of the Caribbean. Amazing history museums, lip-smacking cuisine, glorious hidden beaches, and delightful Dutch-colonial architecture make it a magical old-world island. Curaçao also happens to be extremely gay-friendly. In fact, it is a place…
Situated just 48 km (30 miles) from the shore of Venezuela, Curaçao is one of the Dutch islands, part of the kingdom of the Netherlands in the South Caribbean Sea, just outside of the hurricane belt, which makes it a great spot to visit year-round. From astounding scuba diving experiences to breathtaking nature parks. With…
Curacao is an island of the Lesser Antilles and part of the Dutch Caribbean Islands. It offers tropical weather and year-round sunny days that make it a great beach destination. But there’s still the best time of the year to visit the island. From May to November airfares and hotel rates are usually lower! Also,…