The great Caribbean has hundreds of island. But choosing the best one or more, that depends on you. I have seen many island, on which i like them most, are as follows:
Saint Martin
This island is part of the Leeward Island in the Caribbean Sea. Saint Martin occupy around 88 km². The highest elevation of this island is 425 km² and the highest point is PIc Paradis. This island has around 74 thousand people currently staying there. Afro-Caribbean European, Indian Latino and Chinese are used to lived there.
This island has two name because of it comprises 2 seperate countries, like France and Netherland. The name from the northen french side is calld Saint martin and from the dutch side it is called Sint maarten. This island has many famous beach resorts. This island is also known for the famous fusion cuisine, vibrant nightlife and duty free shops.
Whare are the best resort in Saint Martin?
Divi Little Bay Beach Resort, Sonesta Maho Beach Resort, Simpson Bay REsort, Sonesta and Hilton are some of the most famous resorts in this areas.
Climates of this location is tropical savanna climate from January to April and it will be rain heavely from August to December. The average temprature is 30º celcius. December to April is the Best time to visit Saint Martin. The official currency of this is euro. It is also under the Schengen Ares, however full border checks are performed when you were travel there. Boeing 747s, Airbus A340s are the major aeroplanes which are usually be there. Visa is not required for here to stay up to 90 days in any 6 month.
Grand Case, Orient Bay, Pine Island, Anguilla, Marigot are the most famous places to visit there. if you wold like to make the next destination here, you can simply book with tripadvisor.com or from whereever you like. The daily expences could be around $500 to $1200, depending on, what you do.
Direct Flignt from USA are as follows:
United Airlines, Jet Blue, Delta, Frontier Airlines and Sprit.
Where do the cruise ships dock in St Martin?
Cruise ships that are too big cannot dock at Marigot on the French side; they all dock at Philipsburg in Port Sint Maarten, the Dutch island’s capital.
How far is it from st maarten to Anguilla?
St Maarten and Anguilla are 20 km or 12 miles apart from each other. St Maarten can be reached by ferry from Marigot in 20 minutes; from Simpson Bay takes 30 minutes but you can also use plane that takes only 10 minutes.
Antigua
Antigua is one of the second major island of the Caribbean nation of Antigua and Barbuda. This island is ringed with many coral reefs. This is the place, where you can find the best resorts in the caribbean. It is also known as Waladli or Wadadli from the native peoples. THis island’s perimeter is around 87 km and 281 km². The main economy of this island is tourism with the agriculture sector. It’s capital city is St. John where about 22 thousand people are lived. The highest elivation of this island is 402 meter, which is called Boggy Peak. Black, White and other mixed race group are staying on this island.
On this Island, 55% of Antigua Land is under the Government and the remaining 45% is occupied by the private sector. Although we can see mostly African and some of the British and Protuguese, Levantine Arab Origin. As per the wikipedia, Calvin Edward Ayre a Canadian-Antiguan is the richest person in Antigua. This Country is set as the free country.
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This island has many sandy beaches along with English Harbour, Restored Nelson’s Dockyard (Museum). Keyonna Beach resort, Ocean Point Resort & Spa, Royalton Antigua and Hermitage are the famous resorts on this island. As per the many tourist reviews, the West Coast is the most people, didn’t miss while visiting this island. Most of the celebrities are like to stay at Jumby Bay Island, and the famous celebrity Oprah Winfrey has a home on Jumby Bay Island. Although it has plenty of things to do and a rich and fascinating history.
If you like to make the next travel destination in this island, there are vaious packages available, for example; 3 Night for 2 people : Top Vacation: $877, Family Vacation: $802, Romantic Vacation $678, Luxury Vacation : $900 and Budget Vacation is just at $755 including tax. ALso you don’t need to get visa if you are US citizens. However passport Cards are not accepted here.
English is the main and official language of Antiqua and Barbuda, but spanish is also spoken some. Jerk Chicken, Conch, Ducana, Johnny Cakes, Shwarma Saltfish and Fungee are the most famous food, available there. It is one of the Safest Caribbean island, so i wold like to suggest you for visit once in your lifetime.
The other famous Island are as follow:
- Jost Van Dyke
- Virgin Gorda
- Grand Turk
- Little Curacao
- Waterlemon Cay
- Nevis
- Salt Cay etc.
