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Linda Thompkins - EzineArticles.com Expert Author
Linda Thompkins has been a Caribbean Travel Consultant for the past seven years, and is owner of Travel 2 the Caribbean Online Agency.
Linda has traveled extensively throughout the Caribbean, and her agency offers online booking and travel agent booking services. Travel 2 the Caribbean also operates a Caribbean Journal blog and a blog promoting the island of Barbados.
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- America in the Caribbean
[Travel-and-Leisure] The U.S.V.I. includes four uniquely different islands; St. Croix (the largest), St. Thomas (the busiest), St. John (smallest, quiet and scenic).
The mix of American and Caribbean influence makes the United States Virgin Islands "America in the Caribbean".
- Saba, Unspoiled Queen of the Caribbean
[Travel-and-Leisure:Cruising] The view of Saba from St. Maarten was of a large, cloudy mountainous island in the near distance. As the plane approached the island, the clouds seemed to lift, and before us was a giant green mountain with a halo of white clouds over head. This green giant mountain appeared to have no opening for a landing strip, and on the coastline, another amazing site - Not a Beach to be Found!
- The Island of Beautiful Waters
[Travel-and-Leisure] Guadeloupe, known as "the island of beautiful waters", has the most unique shape of any island in the Caribbean chain. The butterfly shape evolved from the geographical movement of two separate islands, which pushed them together, with only a narrow river dividing them. Instead of one island, they could be considered as two since there are quite different.
- Vacationing in The Cayman Islands
[Travel-and-Leisure:Vacation-Rentals] The beauty of the Caymans is found in the water. The Caymans have very strict laws in regards to protecting the coral reef system, and the waters around the island are some of the most pristine in the Caribbean. Whether snorkeling or diving, you will be able to view an abundance of tropical fish, and the wonderful azure colored waters.
- Irish Island in the Caribbean
[Travel-and-Leisure] A shamrock is stamped on your passport when visiting this Caribbean island, and it is the second place in the world where St. Patrick's Day is a national holiday.
- South Pacific Island in the Caribbean Sea
[Travel-and-Leisure] Just north of Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago lies a tropical paradise equal to the Pacific islands of Tahiti and Fiji. The calm waters of the Caribbean Sea which is usually compared to the color turquoise, appears to be royal blue around this island.
- Caribbean Villa Rentals
[Travel-and-Leisure:Vacation-Rentals] More vacationers are choosing villa accommodations for their Caribbean vacation rather than the typical resort or hotel. Why are villa vacations becoming more popular?
- Traveling During Hurricane Season
[Travel-and-Leisure] Many vacationers look forward to traveling during the
summer months to the Caribbean, Florida and vacation
resorts along the Gulf of Mexico.
While the late spring and summer offer tremendous
travel bargains, these months also correspond with the
start of the hurricane season.
- Caribbean Food - A Little History
[Food-and-Drink] If there’s one place in the world where the influence of food from many different cultures comes into play, it’s would be the islands of the Caribbean. In fact, many foods you think of as solely Caribbean are from other parts of the world. That’s the Caribbean way . . . once anything is embraced into the culture, it comes out as an all together different flavor. Before the influence of different cultures were the first inhabitants.
- Last Minute Vacations
[Travel-and-Leisure] What’s the first thought that comes to your mind when you hear the term “last minute vacation”? Most people immediately think of making vacation plans at the final hour, and for some that’s just the case. However booking a last minute vacation deal does not always mean making your decision on the spur of the moment.
- Caribbean Islands To Fit Your Lifestyle
[Travel-and-Leisure] All Caribbean islands are not equal. Savy travelers know that each particular island offers something different. Find an island to fit your lifestyle.
- New Caribbean Island Coming
[Travel-and-Leisure] Here's an announcement you don't hear everyday . . . a NEW Caribbean island is coming in 2007.
- The Island With The Most Return Visitors
[Travel-and-Leisure] Why do vacationers return to the island of Barbados year after year? Here's an island that boasts the most return visitors in all of the Caribbean.
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