Caribbean from Guadeloupe (Antilles)

Guadeloupe looks like a butterfly: its wings, Grande Terre and Basse Terre, are separated by a channel and has some beautiful, unspoilt beaches. Grande Terre is the liveliest part, with the market of Pointe à Pitre and roads joining together picturesque villages and sugar cane plantations. Centuries of French rule dont seem to have influenced the locals philosophy too much: “its better to avoid something than to face something”.

Antigua, as sweet as the sugar cane form the plantations, welcomes us in a warm embrace and giving us the opportunity to swim in its beautiful sea. We stop in the port of Antigua, an old colony where we can see the vestiges of the agricultural past of the island. Sugar is no longer the livelihood of this small nation, but you can still visit the old windmills of Fuerteventura. Take a dance class at the Shiva school of dance or catch a show of traditional dances from the Caribbean. Before the cruise resumes its course, enjoy a spectacular sunset on the beach, swim with the stingrays and admire the underwater fauna.

A magnet for yachts from many ports, tiny Tortola in the British Virgin Islands is a haven for those seeking the classic pleasures of beaches and crystal waters.

Visit the New Worlds first capital and Christopher Columbus beloved city. Be sure not to miss the first Catholic cathedral in the Western Hemisphere and the famed El Alcazar Museum.

The beautiful Turks and Caicos Islands are situated 575 miles (or 75 minutes) southeast of Miami. Take the time to explore Cockburn towns wonderful selection of historical buildings including many Burmudian and Colonial style buildings and ruins. Thats just the beginning of all the things to see and do in Grand Turk.

Samaná (Santa Bárbara de Samaná) is a town on the Samaná Peninsula, in the Dominican Republic. It overlooks Samaná Bay, which plays host to thousands of humpback whales during winter’s mating season. Nearby, the Whale Museums prime attraction is a huge whale skeleton. The towns waterfront promenade, the Malecón, has restaurants and bars. In the bay, Cayo Levantado is a tiny island known for its palm-lined beaches.

Catalina Island is Costas private beach and your escape from everyday life. Enjoy volleyball, a barbeque, merengue dancing and island music while sipping your favorite cocktail from the beach bar.

Visit the New Worlds first capital and Christopher Columbus beloved city. Be sure not to miss the first Catholic cathedral in the Western Hemisphere and the famed El Alcazar Museum.

Saint Lucia, in the West Indies, is a true paradise for those who enjoy sporting activities, hiking in the tropical rainforest or just relaxing. Dubbed the “Helen of the West Indies”, Saint Lucia is a beautiful island in the West Indies, and one of the main ports in the region, with an area reserved exclusively for cruise ships. The stop in the port of Saint Lucia is particularly popular with sports enthusiasts, who can enjoy water sports or hiking in the hills which are almost entirely covered by rainforest. Here you can admire a beautiful and varied flora and fauna. However, the beaches of Saint Lucia are a delight for those who enjoy doing nothing .

Voted on of the best ports in the entire Caribbean basin, Barbados offers natural beauty, attractions, and endless stretches of pink and white sand beaches.

Guadeloupe looks like a butterfly: its wings, Grande Terre and Basse Terre, are separated by a channel and has some beautiful, unspoilt beaches. Grande Terre is the liveliest part, with the market of Pointe à Pitre and roads joining together picturesque villages and sugar cane plantations. Centuries of French rule dont seem to have influenced the locals philosophy too much: “its better to avoid something than to face something”.