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By: Declan Vickery

If you are looking for a fantastic getaway, the Caribbean has just about everything you could ever want in a vacation. Sun, sand, warm waters, and friendly people; the Caribbean has it all. Read on and learn why thousands of people make the Caribbean their number-one vacation destination year after year.

Caribbean refers to a group of islands in the Caribbean Sea. Cancun, Cozumel and the Mayan Riviera, in Mexico, are often referred to as part of the region. There is beautiful weather all year round and it's a popular destination for "snowbirds". Snowbird refers to pensioners who like to head to warmer climates in the winter months.

With so many islands in the Caribbean, it's hard to pick exactly where to spend your holiday. Each one has its own unique history and flavor. On many of them you will find ruins that draw you in and make you wonder about past civilizations. The ruins at the Mayan Riviera feature archeological sites dating back to the Mayan era. They will fascinate and inspire you, they are so interesting. Some islands, such as Saint Martin/ Sint Maarten are multi-national. This island has both a French half and a Dutch half to explore.

One of the must see spots in the Caribbean are the islands called Guadeloupe, which consists of two islands: Grande- Terre and Basse-Terre. The islands culture is a melting pot of Creole, African and French traditions. Guadeloupe offers visitors wonderful beaches and resorts - but its specialty is its rum! A visit to Guadeloupe island travel, beautiful beaches, out of the way inlets and modern cities.

St. Thomas is another treat among the Caribbean Islands. Well known to sailors as one of the yacht capitals of the world, it also offers landlubbers a shopping experience like no other island, you'll busy for hours before you head back to your sumptuous accommodations. The capitol city of St. Thomas, Charlotte Amalie, offers visitors fine restaurants that line the streets - take a stroll along the boardwalk and if you like nightlife, indulge yourself in one of the friendly found scattered throughout the city along the coastal waters.

It doesn't' matter which Caribbean island you decide to visit. You will always find the most gorgeous blue and clean waters under the ever shining sun. Once you visit, you will want to come back often to visit all of the islands.

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Declan Vickery is the owner of Focus Caribbean, the web's premier resource for information about the Caribbean. For more articles on the Caribbean visit: www.focuscaribbean.com/articles

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