Caribbean and Central America Travel

The Turks & Caicos Islands in the Caribbean are the best beach holiday destination. Enjoying up to 320 days of uninterrupted sunshine a year, these two islands offers pristine beaches and one of the best dive sites in the Caribbean.

The first inhabitants of the islands were the Carib Indians. However, after it was discovered by the Europeans (some say Christopher Columbus, others say Juan Ponce de Leon), these two islands had been under control of various European and Caribbean countries. Today, Turk and Caicos islands are Non-sovereign, Overseas territory of the British crown.

The Turks and Caicos Islands are composed of about a dozen islands and cays. The biggest and most populous island group, the Caicos Islands lays southeast of the Bahamas, seperated by the Caicos Passage. Ninety-six percent of the total land area of the Turks & Caicos Islands are in the northern half, the Caicos group. The biggest population concentration, as well as the urban center of the island group is in the island of Providenciales. Out of the six main islands that make up the Caicos Islands, only four are inhabited.

Separated by the Turks Island Passage from the Caisos Islands, the Turks Islands are composed of two main islands (the only inhabited islands in the group), and several smaller islands.

The islands of the Turks and Caicos are mostly low land, flat limestone, with much marshes and swamps. Though the islands enjoy plenty of sunny days, it is still in the hurricane belt and is frequently affected by hurricanes in the region. Though the island has limited fresh water supply, they are bountiful in spiny lobster, conch and various shellfish.

The Turks and Caicos Islands are famous for the extensive coral reef system that surrounds the islands. Consistently voted as one of the top dive spots in the world, the islands promises divers of excellent visibility, unspoilt reefs, and exotic tropical fishes.

Then people talk about the Caribbean, images of fine white sand beaches, clear turquoise waters and hammocks tied to palm trees first come to mind. It is indeed, one of the world’s primary vacation destination.

Located in the Americas, it is bordered in the north by North America, in the east by Central America and in the south, South America. The Caribbean is composed of over 7,000 islands resting on the Caribbean Plate.

Also known as the West Indies, this region comprises of several territories and countries. The United States, United Kingdom and other European countries like the Netherlands and France have territories in the Carribean.
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Caribbean offers one of the best options of beach vacations to fun loving people. There are numerous resorts in this area offering exclusive holiday and honeymoon packages to couples. You can choose an all-inclusive resort, couples only resort, or any other multiple resorts from available option in Caribbean. All of them are good, however depending upon your specific requirements their importance and priority can vary.

There are some comparatively smaller resorts in Caribbean area. These resorts are situated in the lap of nature providing a romantic atmosphere to people coming there to enjoy their vacation. Royal Plantation in Jamaica, Parrot Cay in Turks and Caicos, and Peter Island Resort in British Virgin Islands are some of the best small resorts specialized for honeymoon couples. People coming here for honeymoon can enjoy natural beauty, exotic food, complete privacy, spa treatments, and all other luxuries.
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American Airlines, along with its regional affiliate American Eagle, are offering special summer fares to the Caribbean and Central America. Flights originating from Miami or Fort Lauderdale to select destinations in the region starts at only $39 one-way.

Destinations include: US Virgin Islands (St. Thomas), Puerto Rico (San Juan), Dominican Republic (Santo Domingo, Puerto Plata), Bahamas (Freeport, Marsh Harbour), Jamaica (Kingston, Montego Bay), Aruba, Netherlands Antilles (St. Maarten, Curacao), Guatemala (Guatemala City), Nicaragua (Managua), Costa Rica (San Jose) and Honduras (San Pedro Sula).
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