The entire region of Caribbean consists of more than 700 islands located within the waters of the Caribbean Sea, the Sea itself and the surrounding coast.
The Caribbean-Islands region is situated southeast of the North American mainland and the Gulf of Mexico. South is the South America and west is the Central America.
The 700 islands and islets or even reefs form 13 sovereign states and 17 dependent territories.
Caribbean is a true mosaic of cultures, nations and languages.
There is such a colourful collection of traditions, cuisines and history. Caribbean is represented by famous islands such as Aruba, Barbados, Cayman Islands, the Bahamas, Antigua, Bonaire, Saint Croix, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Jamaica, Dominica, Hispaniola, Saba, Montserrat, Saint Lucia, Saint Kitts, Saint Thomas, Saint John, Tortola, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Saint Vincent, Trinidad and Tobago and Martinique.
Some of them have a volcanic origin, all while other have moreover a flat terrain.
The islands group into several archipelagos: Lucayan Archipelago, Greater Antilles, Lesser Antilles, Windward Islands and Leeward Antilles.
The climate in the Caribbean is mostly tropical or subtropical. Worldwide, Caribbean is mostly known for being a paradise on Earth for travellers.
Beautiful pristine beaches with white sand bordered by palm trees are like out of this world.
Picture perfect holiday is awaiting! It is also a region full of contrast, yet creating an impressive fusion of colours and flavours.
The revolutionary Cuba, slow paced rhythmic Jamaica, eventful Barbados, old fashioned St Vincent and so many others. You will probably feel like the time stood still in there, at least for a while.
Everything goes in a slower pace than anything you are used to and nobody is busy or stressed. And it’s a gorgeous feeling! Then again, the culture of Caribbean will hook you up.
The blend of African, Cajun, Latin, South Asian and East Indian with some Arabic influence as well is simply irresistible.