Can you answer cmoore0102’s question about Caribbean?:

I’m trying to plan a trip to the Caribbean for my husband and I in October. We’ve never really been on a real trip, so this is going to be something big and special for us. I want something really romantic and it has to be very relaxing! Any recommendations on what island to go to and what activities are a must there? Thanks so much!

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Can you answer phorje2003’s question about Caribbean?:

looking for:
white sands, clear waters
private villa, but not too far from shops
activites other than shoping
I was thinking st. barths, or barbados any suggestions?

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Jamaica has always been a special place since Errol Flynn, Noel Coward, Ian Fleming made it famous over 70 years ago. It has always been the first place people will name when asked about an island in the Caribbean.

In truth Jamaica has it all, which means a Jamaica Vacation or a Jamaica Honeymoon will be something extra special.

Just what makes Jamaica extra special is the real question, and this Jamaica Travel Guide will try to supply some of the answers. There are beaches to die for, mountains, and the most incredible red sunsets anywhere in the world, but that by itself is probably not enough to make you want to take a Jamaica vacation or honeymoon.

There is no doubt it is quite unlike other Caribbean islands close by in that it really does cater for a broad range of tastes. After all where else caters for everything from the idle beach bum to the wealthy, the honeymooner who wants isolation to the partygoer who is looking for an all action resort.

Jamaica, regarded by many as the most beautiful Caribbean Island is the ideal place for a tropical vacation. When you look at the many differing types of people who go on holidays to the Caribbean, they all have different ideas of a perfect tropical vacation. When you look at Jamaica and see lushly covered mountains, waterfalls cascading down onto beautiful white sand beaches, exotic flowers, and activities to suit all. Jamaica is a well developed tourist island, so if you want to play tennis or golf you can, scuba diving isn’t a problem, and if you are a night owl then there is everything from piano bars to limbo shows.

The only area that isn’t well developed is shopping, so husbands and men generally can be relieved to know that Jamaica is not a shoppers paradise – Yet!!

Choosing when to travel to Jamaica is an important part of a Jamaica Travel Guide, and Jamaica really has an idyllic climate so it is a year round tropical vacation destination. The average temperature is 77degrees Fahrenheit in the winter and 82 degrees in the summer. The coastal plains in the north get the benefit of the trade winds that blow from the Atlantic , and then there tends to be a breeze morning and evening caused by cooling and heating of the land.

It rains in May, and from August to October, but to be fair it doesn’t rain every day, and the showers only last a couple of hours maximum.

To make use of any Jamaica Travel Guide you need to know what type of tropical vacation you are planning. Do you intend to travel on your own, or as a couple, or in a group. Jamaica has a huge variety of places to stay , enough things to do to satisfy even the most diverse of tastes. It really doesn’t matter if you are a bunch of college students, honeymooners, or a family there is something for you. Getting married in Jamaica is very affordable, especially if you avoid the peak season from Late December to Late April when accommodation costs are at their maximum.

The type of accommodation you are looking for will be available, unless you must travel at peak season when early booking is essential, but then Jamaica isn’t any different to any other Caribbean Island. Here you will find everything from Casual bed and breakfasts to inns with old world charm. There are super all inclusive resorts to luxury villas, in fact Jamaica has it all and more.

Then there is the small issue of what do you want to see and do. You can easily spend a week sipping pina coladas on a beach or by a pool, lying in a hammock under a palm tree with a good book. On the other hand you could go scuba diving, or river rafting, horse riding, or play golf on world class courses. Jamaica has something for all in the way of attractions and activities to keep you as busy or as idle as you want to be.

This Jamaica Travel Guide can only touch on this tropical vacation destination, but it is obvious that Jamaica is one unique and incredible Caribbean Island.

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Why Caribbean? Sounds a best place to go anytime of the year, isn’t it? That’s right. Realize that the Caribbean is a pretty big place. A stunning over 7,000 islands, cays, reefs and islets, this entire Caribbean Islands chains collectively span a total of 2,500 miles or 4,020 kilometers in length. Yet, the entire island chain does not surpass 160 miles or 257 kilometers in width at any point in the chain. Caribbean residents are sometimes referred to as West Indians though usually they are referred to as Caribbean people.

If you are looking for Caribbean Real Estate to purchase, you may have to get quite specific about which Caribbean Island you prefer to relocate to or invest in. For instance, there are various types of Caribbean Real Estate in Barbados. A budget ranging from 200,000 US dollars to 20,000,000 US dollars to become an outright owner must be considered. On one hand and if you prefer to rent be prepared to pay from 1,000 US dollars to 10,000 US dollars in monthly rent (depending on the size of your preferred Caribbean Real Estate).

Why are Barbados properties so in demand these days? Well, for one, Barbados is quite famous already due to media exposure for years now. For another, there is less property tax in Barbados. If you are interested in becoming an outright citizen, ask your Caribbean Property Sales and Rentals how you can go about doing that and if they can assist you. The low crime rate along with the pristine beaches, friendly residents, and protective police force makes Barbados an ideal place to reside in.

There are numerous airlines that have direct flights into Barbados from the US or the UK. Here, you can take your pick between raw lands, vacant lots, or already existing buildings as the preferred type of Caribbean Real Estate which you choose to invest in. Many potential investors often seek beachfront properties because these are among the most highly valued among Caribbean Real Estate properties. Beachfront properties may be more highly valued than land-locked properties, even when the land-locked properties may see nicer and have more amenities. This is because if you have a beachfront property, you get more access to the beach for a quick dip, for fishing, or to participate in water sports. Beachfront properties are also in high demand in Barbados for holiday rentals and can therefore be an excellent investment based on rental returns.

If you already have property in Barbados, you may want to contact a Caribbean Property Sales and Rentals specialist if you need to sell off your property or maybe just rent it out. You may find yourself making quite a bit of income by renting out your Caribbean Real Estate property. Even the bigger ones (like the villas) can command a competitive price and be rented out at opportune times if you get the right Caribbean Property Sales and Rentals specialist or team to handle the rental arrangements for you.



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Can you answer Otis’s question about Caribbean?:

We want GREAT beaches and water. Top shelf all inclusive.
Just can’t decide (or begin to decide) until we find the right island.

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Can you answer Alex’s question about Caribbean?:

Our honeymoon will be in May/June 2010 and we are not sure where we want to go. We are leaning towards a resort (land) or half-land, half-cruise for maybe 7-10 days.
We are pretty sure we want to go to the Caribbean, but we aren’t sure about the benefits and disadvantages of the different islands (i.e. beauty, budget, stuff to do, cleanliness, how easy it is to get there, etc.)

If you know of a website that compares them (or if you have a good comparison in your head), that would be awesome! Thanks!

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Choosing a Caribbean Island Vacation is difficult because to the outsider the Caribbean is just the Caribbean, with each island being much like the other. The insider will however tell you that each island has its own identity, none more so than Antigua.

The island of Antigua is always associated with Barbuda, but this article isn’t about Antigua and Barbuda, but about what it is that should make you want to choose Antigua for your Caribbean Island Vacation.

Antigua is the largest of the Leeward Islands in the Eastern Caribbean, north of Montserrat and Guadeloupe, and to the south and east of Nevis, St Kitts, St Barts, and St Martin. It is some fourteen miles long and eleven miles wide, totalling 108 square miles. This means with its 365 beaches, one for every day of the year, there is plenty Antigua to explore, and furthermore there is lots to see thanks to the close links with Britain and the British Navy in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth century.

Visitors who have chosen Antigua for their Caribbean Island Vacation, also inevitably visit English Harbour which is Antigua’s evocative historical district, around Nelson’s Dockyard National Park. The whole harbour area was the headquarters of the fleet in Nelson’s time. There are historical buildings and fortifications to be seen around the park.

Antigua’s beaches are of course a huge reason for taking a Caribbean Island Vacation here. The majority of the beaches are on the west coast , which is the more sheltered calm and protected part.

All of the beaches are open to the public and each has different characteristics, so the main difficulty you will have is finding the perfect Antigua beach for you. One piece of advice is to never go to isolated beaches on your own, and another is to make sure you get good directions before you go.

On the northwest coast you will find Dickenson Bay and Runaway Bay, both highly developed and great resort beaches. Closest to St Johns are Fort James, and Deep Bay. In the winter surfers go to Galley Bay and the four beaches at Hawksbill are impressive, just beware that one is a nudist beach.

On the southwest and south coast of Antigua are where you will find the less visited and developed beaches because the area is quite hilly. A road winds along the coast here and you will find beaches like Fryes Bay, Darkwood Beach, and the beaches around Johnsons Point.

Rendezvous Bay, and Doigs Beach are especially very quiet beaches but not easy to get to. If you are looking for an Antigua Beach to relax on after visiting English Harbour then try Pigeon Point.

On the east coast, the south east corner is Half Moon Bay, is a national park, and if you want a family beach, then this and Long Bay which is as far to the east as you can go are both outstanding. The beaches facing east are quite rough but great for beachcombing.

Whether it is history and sightseeing or beaches, Antigua has something for everyone as a Caribbean Island Vacation

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