Low-lying and volcanic in origin, Antigua & Barbuda form part of the Leeward Islands group in the northeast Caribbean and have certainly adopted the notoriously ‘Caribbean’ way of life. This is a place to take...read more
The quiet coves, sheltered bays and crowd-free beaches of the Bahamas offer visitors the intimacy of a secluded retreat within a surprisingly expansive archipelago. Twice the size of Spain, the Bahamas is actually made up...read more
Barbados is famed for its easy-going calypso culture, where a strong sense of history and culture fuses with a laid-back vibe. On landWith music as one of its societal bedrocks, Barbados revels in a vibrant...read more
For the outdoor enthusiast, Belize presents unlimited opportunities. The country has a lot more in common with the Caribbean island states (its style of architecture, for example) than its Central American neighbours. Natural lifeEvery destination in...read more
Sloping hills of green, lush mountainous terrain, extensive coral reefs and famous shipwrecks sum up the thrills and spills of the British Virgin Islands. With myriad nautical pursuits on offer, the 50 idyllic islands are...read more
While the Cayman Island trio currently attract streams of holidaymakers to their sparkling waters and sweeping beaches, it is unlikely that the British, or anyone else for that matter, would have found these Caribbean delights...read more
Emerald rainforest, clouds of pastel-coloured hummingbirds, smouldering volcanic peaks, tumbling rivers, and freshly picked oranges still warm from the glowing Central American sun: if Mother Nature can ever be accused of showing off, it is...read more
With countless pristine beaches, mountainous forests and vibrant cities all waiting to be explored, Cuba is much more than a generic island getaway.Time warped in its 50-year-old Revolution, this is a sunny isle of contrasts. Historic...read more
The Caribbean island Dominica is a medley of brooding volcanic peaks, gushing mountain streams, dense forests, quiet lakes and spouting geysers; this is a diverse and beautiful land. Given its natural assets and warm and...read more
A mountainous and volcanic landscape gives Grenada one of the loveliest environments in the Caribbean, with crater lakes, rainforests and coastal mangrove plantations giving way to white sand beaches, and brilliant blue waters filled with...read more
Guadeloupe comprises the butterfly-shaped islands of Basse-Terre and Grande-Terre and the nearby smaller islands of La Desirade, Marie-Galante and Les Saintes.The islands were discovered by Columbus in 1493, became a French colony in 1635 and,...read more
Antiquity is at the heart of Guatemala: the country incorporates many spectacular Mayan archaeological sites, and the pine forested hills of the highlands are home to Mayan communities that still wear traditional weavings. Guatemala has...read more
Honduras is a country of lowlands and fertile valleys and, indeed, La Ceiba (a major banana port) even looks to tourism as a future major industry. There are good hotels and beaches, and an international...read more
Mexico is a country bursting with life – the people are vivacious, the landscape strewn with historical gems and the nightlife tequila fuelled. Mexico City, the capital,is teeming with activity and has a population of more...read more
Nicaragua is a nature lover’s paradise of deserted beaches, pristine rainforests, freshwater lakes and rumbling volcanoes. Once viewed as a ‘no go’ holiday destination, Nicaragua has overcome civil unrest, dictatorship and natural disasters, and is...read more
The islands of St Kitts and Nevis were originally settled by Indians from South America. Although France and, to a lesser extent, Spain squabbled over possession throughout the 16th century, by 1623, the UK had...read more
Sun-lovers, water babies, sailors and divers alike will find St Maarten an alluring Caribbean getaway. This popular destination in the Netherlands Antilles is lined with delicious coastline, on which to frolic, bake, or get active. The...read more
St Vincent, like all the Windward Islands, is a staggering vista of contrasts where lush mountain peaks sit alongside striking volcanic black-sand beaches. The Grenadines are equally stunning, with secluded coves, spectacular coral reefs, rainforest...read more
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