Caribbean Islands İlçeleri :
"The Caribbeans" is the
general name for around 7000 islands of various sizes and shape in
the Caribbean Sea which is between North and South American
Continents. Some of these islands are independent countries such as
Cuba, whereas others may belong to other mainland countries such as
Virgin Islands of the USA.
In all these islands, the climate is
tropical, though each island experiences a different version of it in
relation with elevation and size of the land. Prevailing winds, sea
currents are the other main factors. Some islands are uninhibited,
some are declared wildlife and natural reserves, some are of volcanic
origin and some are non of those things. So there is a lot of variety
to be found.
In the pages of history, these Islands
are where Columbus landed in 1492 thinking he had reached India.
Therefore, he named these, the West Indies. The name is still in use.
Before the arrival of Europeans, tribes of Caribs existed in some of
these islands. Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, French, and British,
nations colonized these lands as soon as they can. The rest of the
history is pretty similar to those of other "new world"
regions. Epic battles between both sides, immigration and slave labor
from all around the world, fall of empires and independence of small
nations and oh, let's not forget the most interesting, the pirates!
These lands hold their share of historical heritage too. Especially
in larger islands, there are colonial cities and castles to be found.
For those who like to explore, the island countries are big enough to
spend weeks on. Cuba is on a huge independent island, Haiti and
Dominic Republic share another big one, Puerto Rico and capital of
reggae music Jamaica are on some of the other major islands. Other
famous islands are The Bahamas, Turks and Caicos Islands, Cayman
Islands, Belize, Aruba, Virgin Islands, Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago
etc. the list goes on.
As everyone would agree, Caribbeans are
the ultimate vacation resort. Exquisite white sand beaches and
turquoise blue water are available all around the year. There are
natural wonders like volcanoes and reefs, unique cuisine, many
attractions and probably most important of all, various opportunities
depending on your budget; from cozy bed and breakfast motels and
hostels for the backpack traveler, to all-inclusive top notch resorts
for that romantic weekend getaway or family vacation as well. As this
area has been the most important and most attractive vacation spot
for some time, the facilities have ensured the highest standards as
well. If you are the sort that look for different activities on both
land and sea, you will be utterly satisfied. Carnivals all year
round, golf courses, hiking opportunities, camping, extreme sports on
rivers and rapids, and on-sea activities like scuba diving, fishing,
windsurfing or water skiing.... You can imagine the rest of the list
too.
Nowadays, although these spots are
widely globalized don't for a moment think that there is no
regionalism. For example, the restaurants offer local cuisine, spicy
and delicious recipes using local produce and of course, amazing
choices of seafood. Fresh lobsters of these salty waters are as
mouthwatering as it gets. Especially the romantic dinners under the
moonlight and shining stars always turn out to be unforgettable
moments of one's life. The local music is overwhelming too, from the
top quality reggae beats to the exotic tunes of the steel drum.
Some take luxurious cruises to the
Caribbean, some get their private yachts on these waters, whereas
quite a number of travelers choose to just book their plane tickets
and hotels online. Either of these ways, Caribbeans offer dreamy, and
otherworldly experiences for every single individual.
