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Vacations in the Caribbean: A Look at Puerto Rico
Many people don’t realize the true abundance of beauty Puerto Rico holds within. Then again, many people don’t realize that this tiny little island is actually an unincorporated territory of the United States. It is also one of the best honeymoon destinations in the Caribbean.
So what makes Puerto Rico so popular? Why do so many tourists and honeymooners flock to the island each year?
Several Key Attractions: The island is home to many key attractions that lure people in each year. Among these include Old San Juan, Castillo de San Felipe del Morro (fortifications) and the Bacardi Rum Factory. Each of these tourist attractions in Puerto Rico add to the unique heritage and provide an excellent educational opportunity to anyone traveling here.
Activities: Regardless of your vacationing style, Puerto Rico has it all. For the adventurers, the island is home to El Yunque rainforest where you can hike the trails of the lush mountainous forest or zip line through the canopy. If you are more of a beach bum, Puerto Rico is home to some of the world’s best beaches.
Great Weather: What else do you expect when you are in the Caribbean! Puerto Rico has that highly desirable weather tourists seek when on vacation. This is also why vacations in Puerto Rico are extremely popular during the winter months. Laying out on the beach in January while avoiding the snow in parts of the Midwest and Northeastern states is a tradeoff anyone can appreciate!
Many Popular Hotels: People surprisingly will choose destinations where many recognizable hotel chains are located. First, this creates a sense of safety and security in the area. Second, people looking to redeem hotel reward points at Marriott’s, Hilton’s or Starwood properties will have a better chance using them here. One area of particular popularity is San Juan, the capital of Puerto Rico. Here you will find the majority of common hotel brands.
Puerto Rico is certainly a top destination of choice for many travelers. The island definitely has something for everyone. One trip here and you will wonder why you had never been before!
January 23, 2012 No Comments
The 7 Most Romantic Beaches of the Caribbean
The Caribbean offers some of the most romantic Caribbean resorts and stretches of beach in the world. With clear, turquoise-blue waters, mesmerizing sunsets and sands of multiple colors, it is easy to see why this tropical destination is so popular with travelers. The Caribbean’s seaside resorts draw numerous honeymooners each year, as many have private beaches and exclusive romance packages.
Shoal Bay Beach, Anguilla
Often rated as one of the best beaches in the Caribbean, Shoal Bay Beach sits on the northeastern end of Anguilla. With almost two miles of white sand and superb snorkeling reefs, Shoal Bay is a favorite with honeymooners and couples. In addition to snorkeling or swimming, visitors to Shoal Bay can enjoy a romantic picnic under one of the beach’s many shade trees.
Half Moon Bay, Antigua
With 365 beaches in all, the Caribbean island of Antigua offers a different beach for each day of the year. However, not all of the island’s beaches are perfect for a romantic vacation. Half Moon Bay, often referred to as one of the Caribbean’s most romantic beaches, is a quieter location with beautiful white sands, which sometimes give off a pink shimmer as the sun sets. Swaying palms line its mile-long strip of sand, plus water sports such as wind surfing and snorkeling are a popular pastime.
Trunk Bay, St. John
St. John’s Trunk Bay is a popular beach for honeymooning cruise-ship passengers. Protected by the U.S. National Park Service, this beach features an underwater snorkeling trail almost 700 feet in length. Couples love snorkeling and interacting with the hundreds of colorful sea creatures found along the beach’s offshore reefs. The beach itself has more than a quarter-mile of sugar-white sands and dozens of towering coconut palms.
Luquillo Beach, Puerto Rico
Located about 30 miles east of the capital city of San Juan, Luquillo Beach is a widely photographed, crescent-shaped beach, surrounded by a coconut grove. The inner bay area looks more like a private lagoon of crystal blue water and is ideal for swimming and snorkeling. Just offshore is a protective coral reef that keeps out the pounding surf of the Atlantic Ocean.
Pink Beach, Bahamas
Consistently voted as one of the most romantic Caribbean beaches, Pink Beach gets its name from the color of its sand. Against the turquoise sea, the beach’s pink sands are vibrant and give off a hypnotic hue at both sunrise and sunset. Newlyweds and couples celebrating an anniversary flock to this location annually, to bask in the sun and enjoy the romantic ambiance of this world-renowned beach destination.
Harrismith Beach, Barbados
A more remote beach on the island of Barbados, Harrismith Beach is a hidden delight for honeymooners. Couples can spend the day exploring the abandoned plantation house that sits at the top of a cliff. Or, they can ascend down the stone stairs that are carved into the cliff, to reach the sandy, secluded beach below, and spend a relaxing day basking in the sun.
Horseshoe Bay, Bermuda
The Bahamas are not the only islands in the Caribbean with luxurious pink beaches. Considered one of the top beachside locations in the world, Horseshoe Bay in Bermuda offers lovely pastel pink sandy beaches. It also features a few hidden spots where couples can retreat to snorkel or swim alone along this wide stretch of beachfront.
January 12, 2012 No Comments
Cheap Travel for the Caribbean Islands
Have you ever dreamed to visit Caribbean islands? There are many things to do in this cheap travel destination, also know in French as “destination de sejour pas cher“.
Caribbean area is considered among the best travel destination in the world, given the great charm these islands hold. Here are some of the popular islands in this area: Venezuela, Barbados, Antigua, Cayman Islands, Haiti, Jamaica, Trinidad, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Saint Lucia, and Bahamas.
Bahamas
One of the motives why you should holiday at Bahamas is because of the Atlantis Bahamas Resort. It’s a quite astonishing location. This popular resort features nightclubs, spa, square, and water parks. Yet, you should consider your budget, because this resort is very costly, though I can guarantee you that this is a lifetime experience, so don’t miss it.
Cancun (Mexico)
This is a pretty charming island for family tour. It holds numerous resorts and parks, where everybody can get pleasure from. This has a lot of nice spots to visit as well.
St. Lucia
If you would like to relax and stay in a quiet location, then you can discover the attractiveness of St. Lucia. Most tourists who call for composure and wish to have privacy go to this island. It has a nice view and you can enjoy your time with your friend or family members. Now, if you really want to visit St. Lucia island, you will have to get your ticket through one of those cheap travel agencies, such as Transavia, “La compagnie Easyjet” and Lufthansa.
Jamaica
This gorgeous island has a lot of things to provide for a family holiday. Out there, you can visit the best beaches around the world with beautiful resorts for tourists. I recommend you to visit this island to realize what I’m talking about; even there are a few bad things you already know about this region.
Caribbean islands are among the most attractive areas to visit during holidays. So, tourists keep seeking low-cost tickets to that island. You can find more information about travel and vacation planning online.
August 23, 2011 No Comments



