The Caribbean is perfect for anyone who is looking for a vacation full of sun, sea and culture. Here are seven spectacular islands well-worth a visit. Combine them on a cruise or pick your favourite holiday hot spot.
The island is named after the Saint Lucia from Syracuse and both the French and the British fell in love with the island and fought over it for nearly 200 years. Today the culture is mainly influenced by its French heritage, which is highly notable in town names and dialect as well as the kitchen.
This butterfly-shaped island has been a nature reserve since 1928.The destination is well-known for its wonderful nature with corals, beaches, tropical rain forests and volcanoes.
Martinique is situated in the heart of the Caribbean, right where Napoleon met his Josephine. One of the largest attractions is the Pompeii of the Caribbean, St Pierre, this former capital was covered in lava after a volcanic eruption in 1902. The island is also famous for its rum.
The island Hispaniola is divided into two parts where one half belongs to the Dominican Republic and the other half to Haiti. The Dominican Republic is a mix of white sandy beaches, rainforest and high mountains. “This must be the most beautiful place on earth”, Columbus said when he first disembarked his ship.
The island belongs to both France and the Netherlands and is called St Martin or Sint Maarten depending on the language. One popular activity is sailing and the island has many nice harbours.
The island was once Swedish and some street names and architecture are still influenced by the 100 years under Swedish rule. Long beaches, fine dining and shopping are main reasons for visiting this island.
The American Virgin Islands consist of Saint Croix, Saint James and Saint Thomas. Dramatic volcanoes and mountains mixed with white beaches and clear blue water is the perfect combo for your holiday. This is the birth place of the Banana Daiquiri and also a popular honey moon destination.
