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GRAND CAYMAN: This
island remains part of the British
Commonwealth and it is famed for its
Scuba diving and white sandy beaches
- in particular 7 Mile Beach close to
Georgetown the capital. Snorkel with
sting rays or visit one of the few nesting
grounds of the loggerhead turtle. Ships
generally anchor off shore here and the
island is reached by tender.
GRAND TURK: About a quarter
mile from the western beaches of Grand
Turk, the sea floor drops 7,000 feet right
down into deep blue ocean. Just at
the edge of the drop-off, there's a reef
pocked with arches, turrets, and tunnels
called the Grand Turk Wall. The reef is a
haven for fish, and with its clear water,
for divers, too. Grand Turk is also fringed
with amazing white sandy beaches
making it a beach-lovers paradise.
GRENADA: Known as the Spice
island where the aromas of Nutmeg,
cinnamon and Cocoa hang in the air. This
volcanic island with tropical rainforests
and waterfalls lies at the southern end of
the Windward Island chain. The closest
beach to the cruise terminal is Grand
Anse beach -a two mile stretch of white
sand. Perhaps visit the Grand Etang
cobalt blue lake and take a refreshing
dip in the Royal Mt Carmel waterfall
or perhaps go river tubing on the
Balthazar River. There is also the unique
underwater sculpture park at Molinere
Point for keen snorkelers.
JAMAICA: Cruise ships will dock
at one of three ports on the north coast
of the island - Montego Bay,Falmouth
or Ocho Rios. There are some great
attractions on Jamaica - the biggest one
being Dunns River Falls made famous
by the James Bond film Dr No. Gentle
bamboo rafting on the Martha Brae
river (made famous by Errol Flynn) is
exceedingly tranquil and worth doing.
Another great trip is horse riding through
the sugar cane plantations, on to the
beach then swimming on your horse in
the sea. Perhaps visit the Blue Mountains
and the coffee plantations for a unique
souvenir or gift.
MAHOGANY BAY
(ROATAN ISLANDS). Roatán is
the largest of Honduras's Bay Islands, this
is a real beauty, built on a backbone of
volcanic rock and ringed by the world's
second largest coral reef. Honduras
promises superb diving and fishing and
swoon-worthy beaches. The main one is
Mahogany Bay - a silky sand beach with
diamond-clear seas.
SAN JUAN (PUERTO
RICO). San Juan is the capital of the
island which is 110 miles long by 40 miles
wide. In 1493 Christopher Columbus
claimed the island for Spain. Puerto
Rico is an unincorporated territory of
the United States where Puerto Ricans
are U.S. citizens. Attractions include
Bioluminescent Bay and Flamenco beach
which has waist deep water for at least
20 yards of crystal clear visibility. Perhaps
visit the El Yunque rainforest where you
can swim in the waterfall.
ST KITTS: St Kitts is a member of
the British Commonwealth and lies at the
top of the Lesser Antilles chain close to
Antigua. Cruise ships moor at the cruise
pier in the capital Basseterre. Get a good
feel for the island on the scenic railway
- originally built to transport sugar cane
or chill out at one of the best beaches
on the island Cockleshell Beach. Try an
invigorating natural Aloe Vera massage
on the beach - it does wonders for your
sunburn !!!
ST LUCIA: St Lucia is a lush tropical
island and part of the Windward Island
group. The capital is Castries in the
North West and there is a lush verdant
rain forest in the centre. This island
is volcanic and is most famous for
Les Pitons - two twin conical shaped
mountains. St Lucia became part of the
British Common wealth as recently as
1979. Trek through the rainforest, take
a refreshing dip in a waterfall or take a
jungle top zip wire adventure.
ST MAARTEN: This island was
settled at different periods buy both the
Dutch and the French so there are two
distinct halves to the island. The capital
is Philipsburg where the cruise ships
dock at the quayside. This is a wonderful
place to wander around starting in
Wathey Square where you will fund a fine
collection of West Indian Gingerbread
houses. The French Capital is Marigot-
worth visiting for its markets, café lined
waterfront and chic boutiques.
ST THOMAS: St Thomas is part of
the US Virgin Islands and THE duty free
shopper's paradise in the Caribbean.
Charlotte Amalie is the capital - and this
quaint town is a joy to walk around with
its cobbled streets and alley ways filled
with the best shops in the caribbean. The
best beach is Magens Bay (voted one
of the top 10 beaches of the world) and
is approximately 6 miles away from the
capital on the other side of the island.
TORTOLA: This is the largest of
the British Virgin Islands -Road Town is
the capital and is nestled at bottom of
a backdrop of mountains. Cane Garden
Beach is a lovely palm fringed sweep of
white sand situated on the other side of
the island. Another must here are the
massive volcanic boulders which form
secluded pools and grottos on Virgin
Gorda - a short ferry ride away.
Virgin Gorda
Dunns River Falls, Jamiaca
St Lucia
St Thomas
