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CARIBBEAN
The Carribean
is a festive place with remarkable contrasts -
Warm and tropical weather with friendly sunshine and pristine beaches (Dec - June)
Then on certain seasons (July - November) the area is periodically racked by monster storms called hurricanes that generate high winds and giant storm waves.
Mostly friendly local people often are highly dependent on maintaining a thriving tourist industry. Here is the blending of many cultures - Dutch, French, English, Portugese, Spanish, Native American, West African and Indian (from India). The numerous cultures are a result of the fierce competition among nations during the colonial era and the influence of rich and powerful agriculture and mining interests. Many nations in the Caribbean have fragile economies that are destroyed periodically by hurricanes - yet they seem to be resilient because of the beautiful beaches, relaxing feeling of the environment and the easy going rhythms of its friendly peoples.
The best experiences are in the water sports - sailing, diving, swimming, kite sailing behind power boats. The rum of this area is famous as are the beautiful ladies with golden suntans and string bikinis, and the pleasant sounds of the steel drum calypso rhythms.
The most populated islands are not necessarily the best tourist bargain but it depends on what turns you on. For those that can travel to Cuba it is a land of great bargain and beauty for your money with excellent medical system, good security, and excellent entertainment at numerous beaches, resorts and clubs. Other larger islands of note are Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Jamaica, the Bahamas, the Dominican Republic and Haiti. Some like Haiti have a very poor economy in general but with spectacular jewels of resorts casinos, and places to hide away with spectacular service at low cost. Security can be a problem with thieves and drug criminals - yet it is largely a matter of "street smarts" knowing where to go and where not to go and when it is safest. After all - what do you expect in a land where pirates and their culture fluorished wantanly alongside aristocratic colonists and plantation owners. Rely on the services of reputable franchaised tour operations and you will generally never have a problem. Throughout the Carribean English and Spanish will get you through most situations. Make plans for contingencies of weather and temporary loss of transportation and communication. Unplug your E-Mail! Otherwise kick back, get drunk on rum drinks without recriminations and have a ball in one of the most relaxing and fun regions of the world.
Major island groups are from South to North: Netherland Antilles (Aruba- Curacao - and Bonaire), The Lesser Antilles (Trinidad - Tobago - Grenada- St Vincent - Barbados - Dominica), many smaller islands of the West Indies plus the other larger islands previlously mentioned. Best connections from cruise ships and airlines are from major regional ports such as Miami, Caracas, Mexico City (air only) , and Cartagena.
Jamaica has a British heritage
The Carribean is a very interesting place for wicked fun or just relaxation.
Predominant religions are Roman Catholic, VooDoo (pagan devil worship), and Dutch Protestant or Angelican (British).
Going from one island to the next transforms you from one world to another - just like the Magic Kingdom in Disneyland.
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