Best tropical boat surf vacation
What do you look for if your desire is to set sail on the
best tropical boat surf vacation? Should you start with a cruise
and sail to many islands, or choose one and discover the hidden
gems? The choice is yours. You may fall in love, and come back
again and again.
Why Take A Caribbean Cruise ?
By: John Metcalfe
Comprising of around 50 islands (750 if you count the archipelago
of the Bahamas), the Caribbean is a real treasure trove when
it comes to cruising. A rich variety of vistas, people and
places await, along with swaying palms and idyllic beaches
of golden sand. The network of islands in the Caribbean is
in fact so extensive that it is possible to book several
Caribbean cruises and avoid going to the same islands twice!
There are four basic Caribbean cruise routes used by cruise
operators:
Western Caribbean Cruise Route - Departing from seaports in
Texas, Louisiana and Florida, the Western Route takes in the
Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico, the island of Cozumel, the Cayman
Islands, Jamaica, and any number of islands off the coasts
of Honduras and Belize.
Eastern Caribbean Cruise Route - One of the most popular Caribbean
cruise routes, the Eastern Route typically departs from Florida
and other seaports along the eastern seaboard of the United
States. The route calls on destinations such as Key West, The
Bahamas, Turks and Caicos Islands the Virgin Islands(including
St. Thomas and St. Croix), and Puerto Rico.
Southern Caribbean Cruise Route - This route normally commences
at San Juan in Puerto Rico, and takes in many possible destinations
along the Lesser Antilles and the Netherlands Antilles as far
west as Aruba.
Exotic/Long-duration Caribbean Cruise Route - This route takes
in any/all of the above destinations, and can sometimes end
in a different place to where the cruise started.
Given this broad assortment of destinations available in the
Caribbean, it can be a bit overwhelming when trying to make
that crucial decision on which islands to fit into your itinerary.
After all, you don't want to miss out on some true Caribbean
gems, do you? So, whether you're planning a short vacation
or a longer cruise break away from home, here is a selection
of ‘must-sees' & 'must-dos' on your Caribbean adventure.
St Croix (Virgin Islands) - Take a night kayak trip in Salt
River National Park and visit the first landing site of Christopher
Columbus on his voyage to the New World.
Grenada - Although ravaged by Hurricane Ivan in 2004,Grenada
is still well worth a visit for its scuba diving. You can explore
the largest shipwreck in the Caribbean here and see an underwater
volcano.
St. Thomas (Virgin Islands) - The Cinnamon Bay National Park
offers excellent snorkeling opportunities. You can see a wealth
of underwater life in the shallow waters around St. Thomas.
Jamaica - Why not try your hand at bamboo rafting in Montego
Bay?
Puerto Rico - No Caribbean cruise would be complete without
a visit to the world famous Condado Beach on the island of
Puerto Rico.
Aruba - Want to find Caribbean paradise? How about relaxing
on one of the 365 beaches that surround the Dutch island of
Aruba.
St Kitts - Swim with the turtles in the waters around St Kitts
and then relax on the pink sand beaches on this beautiful island.
Good luck with planning your trip and happy cruising.
John Metcalfe http://www.azcruises.com
About the Author:
John Metcalfe is the webmaster for http://www.azcruises.com which is the No1 resource for Cruise related Information on
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here: http://www.azcruises.com/newsletter-articles
The best tropical boat surf vacation will be the one you’ve
planned from beginning to end.
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