| The Caribbean is a rhythmic and colourful place, | | | | of the island is covered in lush rain forest and St |
| full of life and energy. It's also the perfect place | | | | Lucia boasts many white sandy beaches. One of |
| to relax with white sandy beaches and crystal | | | | St Lucia's most famous landmarks are the Pitons |
| clear waters surrounding them on a Royal | | | | - two volcanic plugs or lava necks, these are |
| Caribbean cruise. A cruise among these islands | | | | incredible landforms created when lava hardened |
| offers a wonderful way of visiting this amazing | | | | within a vent on an active volcano, and they are |
| area, giving you the chance to view them from | | | | very impressive to see. |
| afar and then jump in with both feet and join in | | | | Trinidad and Tobago are incredible islands for |
| with some real island fun. | | | | those who enjoy wildlife. Trinidad has more than |
| The name 'Caribbean' is derived from the Carib | | | | 450 bird species while Tobago has over 200 and |
| Indians, they were present in the region in the | | | | considering it's size which is just over 115 square |
| 15th century when the first European contact | | | | miles of land that's pretty impressive. Trinidad is |
| was made. Among the islands in the Caribbean | | | | also home to 108 types of mammals, 55 reptiles, |
| there are many beautiful beaches and plenty of | | | | 25 amphubians and 620 types of butterflies. This |
| places to relax and feel at peace with the world. | | | | amazing variety is because of it's location at the |
| Delve deeper and you'll find that each island has | | | | tip of South America. Because of the size of both |
| it's own traditions and identity. With vibrant | | | | islands, and the ease of accessibility to popular |
| scenery, colonial history and the wonderful rhythm | | | | sites many species can be seen without lots of |
| of reggae each island has plenty to offer you. | | | | driving or walking. Tobago is surrounded by |
| Barbados is one of the most popular islands of | | | | wonderful rich and colourful reefs which are home |
| the Caribbean, with over a million visitors annually. | | | | to more than 300 species of coral and over 600 |
| It is a coral island and compared to it's neighbours | | | | species of fish. It is perfect for diving and |
| it is relatively flat. The island retains much from it's | | | | snorkelling |
| almost 350 years of colonial rule, with many | | | | These are just four of the many islands to be |
| English place names, driving on the left, and | | | | found in the Caribbean, and as you can see they |
| afternoon tea. Bridgetown is the island's historic | | | | have plenty to offer everyone. Throughout the |
| capital and has many quaint streets which are | | | | Caribbean there are quaint villages to be enjoyed, |
| very pleasant for an afternoon stroll to do a little | | | | with lush rain forests, crystal clear waters and |
| duty free shopping. | | | | even the odd coffee plantation to visit as you |
| St Lucia is one of the windward islands of the | | | | discover the area's colonial history and musical |
| Caribbean and is a volcanic island that is just 27 | | | | rhythm you can't help buy relax in this wonderful |
| miles long and 14 miles wide. Most of the interior | | | | laid back atmosphere. |