Caribbean Vacation for the Summer Vacation
By: Lena Hilltorp
For Americans summer has always been the time to go out on
holidays and enjoy the beach and the Sun. what could be a better
place for that than the Caribbean Islands with their lovely
beaches, blue waters and the most pleasant sun. In fact the
Caribbean has been such a huge hit with American tourists that
today the tourism industry is one of the biggest industries of
the place.
There are numerous islands in the Caribbean, but some have been
all-time favorites with the tourists. The biggest destinations
are the islands of Anguilla, Aruba, Bahamas, Curacao and the
British Virgin Islands. A visit to any of these islands will
leave you with happy memories, you can hardly ever forget.
Bahamas
Bahamas has always been a very popular destination for the
American tourists because of its proximity to the country. Still
having a feel of the British colonial days in its buildings and
architecture, the Bahamas is also very tropical in spirit. Known
for its beautiful beaches pine forests, Bahamas is the perfect
place to sit back and relax.
If you are in the Bahamas you should never miss the Rand Nature
Center where you get to see the exact recreation of a Lucayan
Village, which has everything, from the chieftain's house to the
dwelling huts. And if you are a food freak you got to taste the
local snacks from a Bahamian straw market.
The Atlantis Resort is located on Paradise Island, near Nassau
in the formerly-British Bahamas just a hop from Florida.
The guidebook "Caribbean With Kids" calls the Atlantis on
Bahamas "one of the most lavish properties in the entire
Caribbean": which is saying something, considering what the
region offers.
The Atlantis Bahamas grounds have waterfalls, streams, lagoons
filled with sea creatures, underwater viewing areas: with 11
exhibit lagoons and 11 million gallons of water, the resort
claims it has the "largest marine habitat in the world".
The world's largest marine habitat, the largest casion in the
Bahamas (and the Caribbean), a 15 million dollar marina,
lagoons, waterfalls and the underwater ruins of Atlantis
itself....Atlantis Bahamas Resort has achieved a distinctive
combination of comfort and adventure unlike any other vacation
destination.
Atlantis on Bahamas is a deluxe high rise with 2300 rooms and
casino situated on the beach. Three towers make up the complex,
the Beach, Coral and the newest is Royal Towers.
Anguilla
One of the best family destinations in the Caribbean, Anguilla
is famous for its neat beaches many of which are non-commercial.
And of course you have the rare opportunity to share the waters
with dolphins in Dolphin Fantaseas - one of the biggest
attractions of Anguilla. Another place to b e in is Scilly Cay -
which provides the perfect setting for barbecue and snorkeling.
But the most special thing about Anguilla is her people. They
are among the warmest in Caribbean and they go all the way to
make you feel comfortable and at home
Aruba
"One Cool Family" is the program organized by the Aruba
government to pull in new tourists as well as bring back those
who have already been to this lovely island. Such schemes
emphasize how important tourism has become in these places and
when the government is coming up with such ideas you can rest
assure there would be enough effort to provide you with the
finest holiday ever.
Apart from the exotic beaches and the clear blue seas other
attractions of Aruba include Boca Prins, the perfect destination
for dune sailing and land sailing. Of course there are
arrangements for the regular activities like snorkeling and
scuba diving.
Curacao
Just two and half hour from Miami, Curacao is unlike any other
Caribbean island. Of course it has got the beaches and the
lovely seas, but this dominion of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
is also special because of its diverse mix of history and
culture. The experience you have at Curacao is, in that sense
unique among the Caribbean islands. If yours is a family which
is into adventure this can be the perfect destination as you can
head for the Hato Caves to witness the amazing dry land sea
caves complete with underground pools, cave drawings and fossils
which date back to millions of years. But if you are more
interested in just lying back and enjoying your vacation you can
do that too while enjoying the best of Curacao culture that has
a strong influence of the Dutch.
British Virgin Islands
Once a haven for the pirates, the British Virgin Islands is
today the perfect place for diving and snorkelling. It also
provides you with the very best opportunities to sail. And if
you have been a fan of Stevenson's Treasure Island, you can
actually see for yourself from where it was inspired - the
Norman Island. With calm waters, swimming is also one of the
favorite activities among tourists.
Author Bio
Lena Hilltorp is a freelance publisher based in Sweden. She
publishes articles and reports and provides Antlantis Bahamas
resources on
www.bahamasonline.org
