Caribbean Description. The Caribbean, long referred to as the West Indies, includes more than 7,000 islands; of those, 13 are independent island countries ( shown in red on the map ), and some are dependencies or overseas territories of other nations. In addition, that large number includes islets ( very small rocky islands ); cay's (small, low islands composed largely of coral …
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The Caribbean ( / ˌkærɪˈbiːən, kəˈrɪbiən /, locally / ˈkærɪbiæn /) [4] ( Spanish: El Caribe; French: la Caraïbe; Haitian Creole: Karayib; Dutch: De Caraïben) is a region of the Americas that consists of the Caribbean Sea, its islands (some surrounded by the Caribbean Sea [5] and some bordering both the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean)
#1 in Best Places to Visit in the Caribbean Travel to the Turks and Caicos Islands to see some of the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean, including Grace Bay. Home to one of the largest
The Caribbean is a joyous mosaic of islands beckoning paradise-hunters, an explosion of color, fringed by beaches and soaked in rum. It’s a lively and intoxicating profusion of people and places spread over 7000 islands (fewer than 10% are inhabited). But, for all they share, there’s also much that makes them different.
A Caribbean island is the perfect literal jumping-off point for a snorkeling or diving excursion, with waters just as welcoming as the islanders themselves. Lounge on smooth stretches of white, pink and black sandy beaches that spill into the coolest, bluest waters. But this archipelago made up of thousands of distinct islands offers something a little different to each traveler.
The Caribbean is a region situated to the southeast of the North American mainland and the Gulf of Mexico, north of South America, and east of Central America. Currently, the Caribbean region comprises 13 sovereign countries and many territories/dependencies that are a part of other nations.
A rare Caribbean island where beaches aren't the draw Antigua: For diverse beaches Antigua is known for an incredible array of beaches, including Turners Beach above. Shutterstock Antigua boasts
These are places with Caribbean coastlines where you can purchase a house for a lot less money than you’d spend in Barbados, or even the U.S. Places where the cost of living won’t leave you penniless, and where you have every amenity that you have back home. Belize, Costa Rica, and Mexico all have Caribbean coasts. The towns along these coasts share the …
Things to Do in the Caribbean Whether you want to dance to the rhythm of steel drums, trek through jungles or dive spectacular underwater worlds, a Caribbean vacation has something for everyone: Nature : Cool off at Dunn’s River Falls in Jamaica, hike the paths of tropical El Yunque National Forest in Puerto Rico and interact with stingrays free roaming in shallow water at …