Freedom Tours & Travel

Caribbean:

...sugar-white beaches extend as far as the eye can see...

* Antigua
The hill and cove-enhanced isle of Antigua claims 365 beaches, one for each day of your vacation provided you are a year-long sabbatical. Capital city of the twin administered Antigua & Barbuda is St John's. It was a thriving seaport in its 17th century heyday and tall sailing vessels occasionally still grace its sheltered cove of a harbor. The most imposing and historic building in the capital is the Cathedral of St John the Divine.

* Aruba
Aruba is located in the heart of the southern Caribbean, 15 miles from the South American coastline. The island is 19.6 miles long, and six miles across at its widest point, with a total area of 70 square miles.

* Barbados
With sweet tropical air and British flair, Barbados entices with spectacular pink-white sand beaches and crystal azure sea. Coral reefs fringe the shoreline providing exciting snorkeling and scuba. Complete your adventure exploring coastal caves that were once the hideouts of notorious pirates. Barbados is unique, melding English traditions and Caribbean style. Often called "Little England", the island is home to centuries old stone buildings and churches. If not for swaying palm trees, you might be convinced you were in a London neighborhood.

* Belize
The Mayan civilization spread into the area of Belize between 1500 B.C. and A.D. 300 and flourished until about 1200. Several major archeological sites—notably Caracol, Lamanai, Lubaantun, Altun Ha, and Xunantunich—reflect the advanced civilization and much denser population of that period.

* Bermuda
The island of Bermuda rises out of the Atlantic Ocean and is surrounded by a wide platform of underwater coral reefs. This gives the seas near the shallow shore unimaginable colors - stunning blues and greens that skirt the miles of world-renowned pink sand beaches.

* British Virgin Islands
The British Virgin Islands has something to fit every pocketbook and every taste. There are variety of accommodation choices in islands such as Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Jost Van Dyke, Anegada, Beef Island , Cooper Island, Guana Island, Little Thatch, Marina Cay, Moskito Island, Necker Island, Peter Island and Saba Rock varing from campgrounds, hotels & inns, guest houses, villas and yes you can even rent your own private island.

* Curacao
Fans of Curacao label it the Caribbean Dutch treat that can't be beat. Think near perfect, relatively arid weather with capital city Willemstad basking in the sun as a tropical Amsterdam.

* Grand Cayman
The Caymans were "discovered" by Christopher Columbus in 1503 and settled by the British in 1655, they still retain much of the British heritage. They are a British Crown Colony complete with a Royal Governor who represents Britain's monarch as Head of State...

* Grenada
With two downtown cruise terminals, and a modern duty free shopping mall, Grenada's Port of St. George's is poised to become a key port on your Caribbean itinerary.
Whats interesting?
For the adventurous - Scuba diving, kayaking, biking and river tubing.
For nature lovers - Rainforests, waterfalls and tropical gardens.
For historical buffs - Forts and plantations and Grenada's signature must see Spice Estate and Rum Distillery Tours.

* Guadeloupe Guadeloupe is a lively center of Creole culture, boasting a spirited blend of French and African influences. As well known for its sugar and rum as for its dive sites and resorts, the archipelago offers an interesting mix of modern cities, rural hamlets, rainforests and secluded beaches.

* Jamaica
The island is quite large. The northwest coast resort at Montego Bay is world-famous for beaches and luxury resorts. It is a thriving port and Jamaica's largest city after the capital, Kingston. For dining, beaches, sports, shopping and nightlife, Jamaica takes top honours as a world-class travel destination.

* La Romana
La Romana is the third-largest city in the Dominican Republic. The city is capital of the southeastern province of La Romana, opposite Catalina Island.
La Romana is not a typical Dominican town; instead, it is a company town, with the Central Romana Corporation owning the majority of the town.

* Punta Cana
Punta Cana is a secluded paradise, with forty miles of pearly beaches studded with palm trees, almost as pristine as when the island was discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1492. The crystalline waters where the Caribbean Sea meets the Atlantic swirl in the vivid hues of indigo, turquoise, and aquamarine that you've seen only in your dreams.

* Puerto Plata
Golden Beaches on the Amber Coast...With majestic mountains at its back and the sparkling Atlantic and soothing trade winds at its face, Puerto Plata is the Caribbean's up and coming destination. The entire shore is known as the Amber Coast, named for rich deposits of the lustrous stone. The town bustles with shops, restaurants and patio cafes. A rich blend of cultures and architecture make this scenic retreat ideal for your Caribbean vacation.

* Santo Domingo
Santo Domingo is one of the Caribbean's most vibrant cities, with a 12-block Colonial Zone to rival that of Old San Juan in Puerto Rico.

* Puerto Rico
Rich in history and full of natural wonders, enchanting Puerto Rico has it all. World-class resorts, championship golf, 300 miles of shoreline, fabulous shops, fine dining and a nightlife that sizzles with glitzy nightclubs and casinos.

* St. Lucia
Sparkling bays glisten in the sunlight over picturesque sandy coves. Exotic rainforests burst with the vibrant hues of tropical flowers and vegetation.

* St. Thomas
The U.S. Virgin Islands are made up of three islands - St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix - each with its own unique perspective on relaxation and fun.
St. Thomas offers fabulous resorts, renowned duty-free shopping, gorgeous beaches, championship golf and non-stop nightlife. With its mountainous terrain, you'll enjoy stunning views of the Caribbean and beautiful Magen's Bay from 1500 feet above sea level.

* St. Martin All the finer things in life can be found on this elegant island that shares the cultures of two countries. Sint Maarten's/St.Martin's weather is ideal, refreshed by trade winds that keep you comfortable as the sun shines down. Visit both sides of the island for a true taste of this diverse paradise, where the sun smiles like the Dutch and the moon speaks perfect French.

* St. Barths
St. Barth - as its legions of devotees attest, is one of the Caribbean’s most unique islands and a truly special destination. Situated in the French West Indies, it is indeed very French with some charming Swedish touches which originated from its interesting early history. A volcanic island, its serpentine roads banked with bougainvillea and hibiscus, wind through hillsides dotted with red-roofed villas and hotels and trail down to the beaches and hidden coves.

* St. Kitts
Like no other island in the Caribbean, St. Kitts seems to embody a kind of lush tropical paradise usually associated with the South Pacific. The atmosphere here is palpably luxuriant. It is an intoxicating blend of sunlight, sea, air and fantastically abundant vegetation.

* St Vincent
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to rise with the sun as it peeped from the ocean’s horizon? To stretch that first stretch and to breathe in the balm of an air that’s as fresh as the waves? To tiptoe outside to the sight of the gulls as they glide on the soft trade wind breezes?

* Tobago
Tobago is a unique Caribbean paradise.There is no place in the world quite like this tiny twin island republic of 1.3 million ethnically diverse people.

* Turks and Caicos
Once a part of The Bahamas, the Turks and Caicos Islands are a British Colony with superb diving, sports and Club Med offerings. The capital is Cockburn Town and the population is around 14,000. Come for some of the finest beaches in the world.