No matter how spectacular the land, to scuba divers, the world of reefs, wrecks and rock formations hidden beneath the transparent Caribbean waters far surpasses the natural beauty ashore. Lured by the changing scenery undersea, divers at all skill levels tour the region in search of new experiences.
Dozens of Caribbean destinations and resorts offer prime possibilities for fun family vacations.
A number of prestige hotel chains have day camps for children which open for the convenience of parents during the evening with limited planned activities and basic baby sitting services. Cots and cribs are provided for the early-to-bed set.
The Caribbean is perfection for waters-ports enthusiasts. The glassy-calm provides the ideal surface for swimming, sailing, wind, board and body surfing, tubing, jet skiing, snorkeling, pedal and banana boating -- and more.
Every imaginable water-sport can be enjoyed somewhere in the Caribbean -- and conditions are absolutely optimum.
No matter what your preference in warm weather sports, there's no more pleasing playground than the Caribbean.
Snorkelers and scuba divers come to experience the colorful panorama beneath the crystal clear waters. Reef formation and sea life change dramatically from destination to destination, making underwater exploration every bit as exciting as sightseeing on land (some say even more so).
British-influenced islands share a fondness for cricket. Tourists may find the intricate rules perplexing, but matches are nonetheless fascinating. The enthusiasm is contagious -- and the weather's always fine.
Scheduled horse races on the flats with pari-mutuel betting take place in the Dominican Republic (Hipodromo Perla Antillana), Puerto Rico (El Comandante) and Jamaica (Caymanas).
The Caribbean Culinary Federation, with hundreds of resorts and restaurant chefs as members, is focused on producing and maintaining memorable, high quality Caribbean cuisine.
Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Cancun, Cozumel and Cuba offer Spanish specialties including rich black bean soup, succulent seafood paella and fried plantains.