| Perhaps the most tropical atmosphere for a | | | | Antigua, a British island features one of the most |
| cruise vacation is along the southern Caribbean. | | | | picturesque bays in the Caribbean. Its coral reef is |
| Scenery and excursions here feature volcanic | | | | good for snorkeling or scuba diving. Visit the |
| areas and lush rainforests. The southern most | | | | rainforest and bird sanctuary, or do a zip-line eco |
| islands were affected by colonization, so Dutch, | | | | tour. Gambling is possible at the Paradise casino. |
| French, and British influence is seen. Cruises usually | | | | This island is a must see! |
| start in San Juan, Puerto Rico and travel | | | | St. Maartan/St. Martin is a unique island in that it is |
| southward and can go as far south as Caracas, | | | | half Dutch and half French. There is a clear |
| Venezuela. | | | | difference in language, culture and foods on each |
| The larger islands and more common ports of call | | | | half. You can shop in Phillipsburg on the Dutch side |
| are Aruba, Barbados, and St. Lucia. Sometimes St. | | | | and Marigot on the French. This island features |
| Maartan/St Martin and Antigua are included in the | | | | mountains and the infamous Orient Beach, one of |
| southern route. | | | | the prettiest crescent shaped clothing optional |
| These islands tend to have white/pink sand. | | | | beaches around. Casinos abound on the French |
| There tends to be less "Americanization" of the | | | | side. |
| area and more European consumers. | | | | Aruba is well known for its winds and smooth |
| St. Lucia is known for its mountains, and tropical | | | | beaches. For some this means windsurfing! Visit |
| rainforest. You can visit Diamond Botanical | | | | the National Bridge and Casibari rock formations. |
| Gardens. St. Lucia features the only drive-in | | | | You can take a safari jeep tour. |
| volcano. This British island features pottery, hand | | | | Some cruises feature some of the other smaller |
| screen clothing and woodcarving. You can scuba | | | | islands that are equally or more exotic. You may |
| or snorkel, horseback ride, or take a helicopter | | | | want to consider the more southern route for |
| tour around the island. | | | | starlight skies, volcanic islands, and lush rainforests. |
| In Barbados surfing is popular in the famous "soup | | | | Use an on line travel agency to gather more |
| bowl". In Bridgetown purchase jewelry and fine | | | | information and route out the trip that pulls at |
| clothing at the many duty free shops. You can | | | | your heartstring. The southern Caribbean is the |
| visit the rainforest. Excursions include scuba, | | | | perfect place for a romantic honeymoon, a |
| submarine tours of the ocean bed, the Jolly Roger | | | | relaxing back to nature vacation, or a place to |
| Pirate Ship, and catamaran cruises. Golf is an | | | | explore the wonders of our earth with your |
| option on this British island. | | | | children. |