Monday, February 22, 2010

Ranking 4..Barbados..

You have dream of relaxing on a beautiful sandy beach under the warm afternoon sun without a care in the world..... You have decided you need a break from the burdens of everyday life and that it is time for a trip to a tropical paradise.... OK, now all you need to know is where is Barbados. If you look at Barbados on the world map you will see that this Caribbean Island is shaped like a pear with the stem end pointing towards the north, standing slightly outside the arc of the Lesser Antilles. Barbados is one of the most visited of the Caribbean Islands. Along the West and South coasts resorts abound sheltered from the turbulent Atlantic Ocean . Warm clear Caribbean sea, rolling hills and valleys, and those beautiful white sanded beaches. A touch of British charm, great food, lots of activities, and everything else that you would need for a romantic vacation in the sun.





Attractions in Barbados

For a natural tourist attraction you might like to visit one of the limestone caves, either at Harrison Caves or you could go to the Animal Flower Cave, where animal flowers grow. These caves have rivers, waterfalls and some interesting rock formations.



If you are interested in nature then you will enjoy visiting gone of the many botanical gardens in Barbados. There is Andromeda Botanical Gardens, the Flower Forest or Orchid World to name but a few. Each of these gardens are awash with tropical flowers, rare trees and surrounded by stunning views of the crashing ocean and lush countryside. Don't forget to take your camera!

Ranking 5..Saint Thomas..

Saint Thomas is an island in the Caribbean Sea, part of the Virgin Islands along with St. John and St. Croix. St. Thomas is famous for its beaches and shopping, bed and breakfasts, an island that caters to couples and families. There is a limited party scene so you will get peace and quiet as you stare into your lover's eyes. What could be more romantic than a Caribbean sunset, a secluded Caribbean beach, a candlelight dinner or dancing under the Caribbean stars ?





Activities in St. Thomas

• Shopping on St. Thomas
Small shops, street vendors, and world famous stores tantalize shoppers with variety and charm. Custom allows $1200 worth of goods per person duty-free. And there's no sales tax!





• Bike Rentals & Tours
St. Thomas is quite mountainous. Bike tours do not exist and rentals are limited. There is a bike tour on Water Island. It begins at an old underground fort and continues around the island, ending at the beach. Water Island is a short ferry ride from St. Thomas (10 minutes).

Ranking 6..The Bahamas..

If gorgeous beaches, bright sun, sheer white curtains blowing in the breeze, beautifully designed contemporary rooms, elegant meals are your cup of pina colada, check out Bahamas. Whether you want resorts that are in the midst of the action or removed from it, they have your choice in the Bahamas. Bahamas is the best places to kick back, order a pina colada, and let the sun and the sunsets work their magic. The Bahamas has the perfect conditions for romance and love. With breathtaking panoramic views, the softest sandy white or pink beaches, the sunsets that slow dance with the sea and the musical waves lapping on the shore around your ankles, so happy to greet you. You feel like you are the only two on the beach. No footprints but yours. No crowds, no reservations for dinner.



Activities in Bahamas

Banana Boat Rides - a large inflated banana - bright yellow with handles for people to hold on with. They come in various sizes seating up to 8 people. The large banana is pulled by a boat while riders of the banana bounce for a more thrilling ride. All riders are given life jackets and sharp turns made by the boat driver are likely to cause the banana to spill over. The boat driver will stop until all passengers are reseated.

Food in Bahamas

The Bahamas are the delight of fresh seafood lovers who enjoy the bountifully rich treasures from the sea. Crawfish (local rock lobster) conch (pronounced 'konk'), land crabs, and fish such as Grouper, Yellow Tail and Red Snapper are local and tourist favorites.

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Ranking 7..Montego Bay, Jamaica

Jamaica is located in the Caribbean Sea. The island is famous for its beautiful beaches, for its wonderful weather and for its nice people. If you guy are looking for a place to spend your next vacations, Jamaica may be the place you are looking for. If you visit the island once, we are sure you will want to come back every year.

Jamaica can be divided in three zones, the North Coast, which is wet and green; the South, which is drier; and the Countryside. Most of the tourists go to the North Coast, especially to the west. But if you have enough time, you should not skip the South and the countryside.

Montego Bay, located on Jamaica’s northwest coast, is the island's main tourist destination. The first tourists came here in the 1880's. Since then, this town has been visited by millions of foreigners.

The Best Place in Montego Bay, Jamaica

Water Park Beach

This is another of the private beaches in Montego Bay. The weather in Montego Bay is almost perfect. It is not as rainy as on the east coast, but not as dry as on the south coast. Almost every day the sun shines. Temperatures are mild throughout the year. Anyone who wants to spend here a holiday should pack as light as possible. A few T-shirts, some shirts, pants, bermudas, sandals and some sun protection should suffice. If you forget anything, you can buy it in the tourist shops you will find.


The Blue Caribbean sea

In this picture you all can see Jamaica's incredible colored waters. The mixture of almost pure white sand with the crystal clear waters make of the coast of Jamaica one of the most beautiful ones in the world. Mild temperatures are usual all year round. In winter, January-February, temperatures are somewhat lower, and in summer, July-August, somewhat higher, but it is always summer in Jamaica.

Food in Jamaica

Cuisine of Jamaica includes a mixture of cooking techniques, flavors, spices and influences from the indigenous people on the island, and the Spanish, British, Africans, Indians, and Chinese who have inhabited the island. A wide variety of seafood, tropical fruits and meats are available.

Some Jamaican cuisine dishes are variations on the cuisines and cooking styles brought to the island from elsewhere. Popular Jamaican dishes include curry goat, fried dumplings, and salt fish the national dish of Jamaica), "jerk", steamed cabbage and "rice and peas". In addition, Jamaican cuisine has been adapted by African, British, French, Chinese and Indian influences.

Jamaican cuisine has spread with emigrations, especially during the 20th Century, from the island to other nations as Jamaicans have sought economic opportunities in other areas.

Things To Do at Montego Bay, Jamaica

Port Antonio, located on the Northeast coast of Jamaica, is one of the most beautiful destinations in this island. Although Port Antonio does not draw as many tourists as other more popular destinations in Jamaica, there are seeral others placed that always visited of the tourists such as Montego Bay, Ocho Rios and Negril and at the same time, the town has many points of interest.

Nowadays Port Antonio is an offbeat spot. Rich and shoestring American travelers alike prefer Port Antonio, but many Europeans (mainly Germans and Italians) are also coming during the European winter to this unique location.

OLD HOUSE

Although many tourists come to Port Antonio looking for the nice beaches and the sun, rainy days are very common. But do not worry, weather changes quickly here, if you see clouds when you wake up, do not worry. Take a shower, have breakfast and ... Get ready for the beach!

In the picture you can see one of the colonial era buildings in downtown Port Antonio. If you are looking for a cheap place to sleep, this is where you have to go. But if you want to sleep in one of the best places in the world, you should look for a hotel in the Fairy Hills area.

GLASS BOTTOM BOAT
Other two nice beaches in the area are Chatham Beach and Tropical Beach. Chatham Beach is a small public beach in front of Sandals Inn. Tropical Beach is north of Montego's airport. More than half of this beach belongs to Sandals Montego Bay. You may have difficulties accessing this part of the beach, but the rest of the beach is free. The area of Montego is excellent for sport fishing and for sailing. You can also charter a private yacht.