Caribbean travel tips and information

The Caribbean is where many people yearn to go.  It's a true bucket-list destination. With over 700 islands in the archipelago, it almost feels as though there is an island for everyone.  It is also known for sandy beaches, beautiful inlets to swim and snorkel in and of course, stunning turquoise waters.
Key islands and areas in the Carribean: Greater Antilles, Lesser Antilles, Belize, Bermuda, Bahamas,  Antigua, West Indies, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Dominica, St Kitts and Grenada are some of the main islands here.  The Republic of Cuba, in the northern Caribbean, is also widely known.

Comprised of 13 sovereign states and 17 dependent territories, it's a melting pot of different ethnicities and languages.  It covers a large area in the ocean between North America and South America.

The main languages spoken are English, French, Spanish, Dutch and a local dialect.