Stretching from the southern tip of Florida to the northern tip of South America, the Caribbean offers some of the world’s most beautiful and charismatic islands. Each with its own individuality, they all have some things in common - beautiful white sandy beaches, calm aquamarine sea...
Jake’s
There’s no escaping the fact-Jake’s is a long way off the beaten track. It’s a 2-hour drive from the nearest international airport and those making the trip for the first time will probably,...
Royal Plantation
The Royal Plantation in Ocho Rios is a palm-lined paradise on the spectacular north coast of Jamaica. One of the Leading Small Hotels of the World, the exquisite tropical gardens and classic...
The Caribbean is an abode for thousands of islands and an inspiration for countless paradise island dreams. Its sparkling sapphire sea is a watery siren that lures with the promise of adventure. The Caribbean evokes images of coconut palms and white-sand strands, aquamarine bays and plenty of sunshine, set against the irresistible sound of calypso or reggae. It is a region that intrigues with its intoxicating blend of cultures, overwhelms with its boundless beauty, and infatuates.
The Caribbean mystique is not a recent phenomenon. For as long as people have been venturing to the Caribbean, they have been swept away by the experience. Of all the things that could have been on Christopher Columbus’ mind on his fifth day in the New World, the thing he chose to describe in his captain’s log was the underwater life: ‘Here the fish are so dissimilar to ours that it is wonderful. Some are shaped like dories, of the finest hues in the world, blue, yellow, red, and every other colour, some variegated with a thousand different tints, so beautiful that no one on beholding them could fail to express the highest wonder and admiration.
The largest of the former British West Indies, Jamaica stretches 240 km (150 miles) from east to west. From jungle-shrouded peaks that are among the highest in the Caribbean, to rivers and w...
Currently a sun-splashed British territory, the Turks and Caicos Islands have been attracting visitors for more than 500 years. Its history is certainly impressive-Ponce de León passed throu...
The D.R. is graced with a mosaic of rainforest, arid desert-like regions, golden beaches, unspoilt coral reefs, and a great simmering city called Santo Domingo. The D.R. has emerged as one o...
Languorous afternoons on the beach, cooling dips in aquamarine waters and the occasional sighting of wildlife are just snippets of island life on the Winward Islands. After a walk through it...
Among the most modern of the Caribbean isles are the French Antilles, which has charmed vacationers worldwide with its inimitable savoir-faire and style while still retaining its Old World a...
A blend of swank and chic, the Leeward Islands is meant to lure the crème-de-la-crème of society with its miles of sweeping beaches and luxurious waterfront properties. If you’ve ever contem...
All foreign nationals arriving should have a valid passport with at least 6 months left to get an entry visa upon arrival.
YOUR HEALTH
Check that all your routine vaccinations are upto date before travel. There are no required vaccinations, however some may be recommended. Seek the advice of a health-care adviser before departure.
CLIMATE
The summer months can be very hot in most countries of the Caribbean, and with the two rainy seasons falling in May and October, the best time to visit is between December to April, however it is best to check the weather for your specific destination before you book your holiday.
