| CARIBE HILTON SAN JUAN Puerto Rico |
| The Caribe Hilton San Juan occupies a 17-acre peninsula that stretches between the Atlantic Ocean and a vast lagoon in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The Third Millennium Park is located one block away. |
With its sea-swept landscapes, historic towns,
duty-free shopping and luxurious resorts, the
UNITED STATES VIRGIN ISLANDS bask in the
combination of familiar yet exotic that makes them
one of the most popular cruise-ship destinations
in the Caribbean. America aside, it's the Danes
who have had the most influence on the islands.
Successful sugarcane exporters and slave
dealers, they built most of the major towns, and
there are plentiful reminders of their presence in
the colonial architecture of the historic cities of
Charlotte Amalie and Christiansted and in the
ruins of sugar plantations scattered across the
green mountainous slopes.
Of the sixty islands, islets and cays (most of
which are uninhabited) that make up the USVI, the
biggest and busiest are St Thomas, St Croix and
St John. Each has a distinctive mood and culture,
and you haven't really seen the USVI until you've
checked out all three. St Thomas , with its
picturesque capital, Charlotte Amalie, is the most
American of the islands - hip and stylish (at least
compared to the rest of the Caribbean) with
upmarket shops and restaurants and a history
born of trade rather than sugar. St Croix , the
largest of the islands, is the most distant so sees
little of the hordes that flock to St Thomas and St
John, though the cruise-ship ports of
Christiansted and Frederiksted still attract visitors
with their mix of historic sights and good
shopping and restaurants. St John , the smallest
of the islands is virtually all wilderness, its
National Park, part on land, part underwater, the
major attraction for its miles of hiking trails and
quiet beaches.
duty-free shopping and luxurious resorts, the
UNITED STATES VIRGIN ISLANDS bask in the
combination of familiar yet exotic that makes them
one of the most popular cruise-ship destinations
in the Caribbean. America aside, it's the Danes
who have had the most influence on the islands.
Successful sugarcane exporters and slave
dealers, they built most of the major towns, and
there are plentiful reminders of their presence in
the colonial architecture of the historic cities of
Charlotte Amalie and Christiansted and in the
ruins of sugar plantations scattered across the
green mountainous slopes.
Of the sixty islands, islets and cays (most of
which are uninhabited) that make up the USVI, the
biggest and busiest are St Thomas, St Croix and
St John. Each has a distinctive mood and culture,
and you haven't really seen the USVI until you've
checked out all three. St Thomas , with its
picturesque capital, Charlotte Amalie, is the most
American of the islands - hip and stylish (at least
compared to the rest of the Caribbean) with
upmarket shops and restaurants and a history
born of trade rather than sugar. St Croix , the
largest of the islands, is the most distant so sees
little of the hordes that flock to St Thomas and St
John, though the cruise-ship ports of
Christiansted and Frederiksted still attract visitors
with their mix of historic sights and good
shopping and restaurants. St John , the smallest
of the islands is virtually all wilderness, its
National Park, part on land, part underwater, the
major attraction for its miles of hiking trails and
quiet beaches.
| Tell me a little about the US Virgin Islands |
| JAMAICA INN Ocho Rios, Jamaica |
| THE CAVES 'ALL INCLUSIVE' Negril, Jamaica |
| The two seafront acres hide many secrets - sundecks and nooks, even grottos in the cliff itself |
Read about St. Lucia
St Lucia more than lives up to the paradisal
Caribbean stereotype: a glorious mix of
honey sand beaches, translucent waters
sheltering reefs swarming with tropical fish,
lush interior rainforests, and a thriving
culture that encompasses literature and
theatre as well as music and dance.
However, in contrast to other islands in the
region, where the tourism infrastructure has
been steadily expanding since the 1960s,
St Lucia has only recently begun to attract
visitors in any number. As a result, tourism
has a much lower profile here, and this
low-key feel is one of the island's biggest
assets.
Despite the lack of hype, St Lucia's tourist
facilities are top-notch, and, unusually,
cater to all budgets - you can stay at luxury
hotels or inexpensive guesthouses, dine in
world-class restaurants or at roadside
kiosks, and shop in large duty-free malls or
at open-air village markets. With little of the
jaded hustle that can mar more established
Caribbean destinations, St Lucia makes for
a relaxed, informal and incredibly friendly
place to visit.
St Lucia more than lives up to the paradisal
Caribbean stereotype: a glorious mix of
honey sand beaches, translucent waters
sheltering reefs swarming with tropical fish,
lush interior rainforests, and a thriving
culture that encompasses literature and
theatre as well as music and dance.
However, in contrast to other islands in the
region, where the tourism infrastructure has
been steadily expanding since the 1960s,
St Lucia has only recently begun to attract
visitors in any number. As a result, tourism
has a much lower profile here, and this
low-key feel is one of the island's biggest
assets.
Despite the lack of hype, St Lucia's tourist
facilities are top-notch, and, unusually,
cater to all budgets - you can stay at luxury
hotels or inexpensive guesthouses, dine in
world-class restaurants or at roadside
kiosks, and shop in large duty-free malls or
at open-air village markets. With little of the
jaded hustle that can mar more established
Caribbean destinations, St Lucia makes for
a relaxed, informal and incredibly friendly
place to visit.
| Catch the moving sight of leatherback turtles nesting in the sands |
| THE WESTIN ST. JOHN RESORT AND VILLAS Cruz Bay, Virgin Islands - U.S. |
| Chloe & Bernard's Offers Fine Dining Ambience Enhanced By A Marble Staircase, White-muslin Drapes And Rattan Armchairs. The Beach Café & Bar Offers Weekend Caribbean Buffets With Live Music, Whereas Snorkels Bar & Grill Offers Bar Service From Mid-morning Until The Last Patron Departs Into The Night. The Resort's 1,200- Foot Beach Borders Great Cruz Bay Where Lounge Chairs And Umbrellas Provide Comfort And Shade. Pyramid-shaped "Iceberg" Slides, Trampoline Rafts, And Swimming Rafts Are Anchored Off The Beach. |
| CANEEL BAY HOTEL St John, Virgin Islands - U.S. |
| Conceived By Mega Millionaire Laurance S. Rockefeller In 1956, The Caneel Bay, A Rosewood Resort, Located On St. John Island, Has Long Been One Of The Premier Resorts In The Caribbean Sea. Guests Come Here To Disconnect In The Pristine, Natural Surroundings And Low-key Luxury. Seven White-sandy Beaches Border 170 Acres Where The Hotel's Accommodations Blend Into The Landscape. Conspicuously Absent From The Resort Are Digital Distractions And The Furious Pace Of The Outside World. |
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| El San Juan Hotel & Casino San Juan, Puerto Rico |
| The El San Juan Hotel and Casino is a deluxe hotel located in Isla Verde in San Juan. Old San Juan Shopping, entertainment and historical sites are only 15 minutes from the resort the Luis Munoz Marin International Airport is 10 minutes away. Guest rooms are air-conditioned and include all of the modern amenities that guests have come to expect. |
| Condado Plaza Hotel & Casino San Juan, Puerto Rico |
| The Condado Plaza Hotel is located between the Atlantic Ocean and the Condado Lagoon. It is eight miles from the Luis Munoz Marin Airport and two miles from San Juan. The guestrooms are bright, colorful and spacious. They are well appointed and contain the amenities today's travelers desire |
| Coco Palm - St. Lucia |
| The Coco Palm hotel, located in St Lucia's Rodney Bay, has the charm of a small island guesthouse. Just a 10- minute walk from Reduit Beach, the boutique hotel combines old world charm with modern amenities. Recreation in the area includes jet skiing, water skiing, sailing, snorkeling, scuba diving, surfing and windsurfing. Rodney Bay Marina, a five-minute drive away, offers yacht charters and deep-sea fishing excursions. |
| SANDALS REGENCY LA TOC GOLF RESORT & SPA IN ST. LUCIA |
| The resort stands amid 210 acres of green hills on a coral bluff that juts over a long crescent-shaped beach. |
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