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Getting Around the e-Book
This Pocket Guide e-book is designed to give you inspiration and planning advice for your visit to Caribbean Ports of Call, and is also the perfect on-the-ground companion for your trip.
The guide begins with our selection of Top 10 Attractions, plus a Perfect Itinerary feature to help you plan unmissable experiences. The Introduction chapter paints a vivid cultural portrait of Caribbean Ports of Call, and the Where to Go chapter gives a complete guide to all the sights worth visiting. The Travel Tips offer practical information to help you plan your trip.
In the Table of Contents and throughout this e-book you will see hyperlinked references. Just tap a hyperlink once to skip to the section you would like to read. Practical information and listings are also hyperlinked, so as long as you have an external connection to the internet, you can tap a link to go directly to the website for more information.
Maps
All key attractions and sights in Caribbean Ports of Call are numbered and cross-referenced to high-quality maps. Wherever you see the reference [map], tap once to go straight to the related map. You can also double-tap any map for a zoom view.
Images
Youll find lots of beautiful high-resolution images that capture the essence of Caribbean Ports of Call. Simply double-tap an image to see it in full-screen.
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Table of Contents
Caribbean Ports of Calls Top 10 Attractions
Top Attraction #1
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The Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary and Jaguar Preserve, Belize
You may be lucky enough to spot a jaguar here. For more information, .
Top Attraction #2
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The Grenadines
Snorkelling and diving here is second to none. For more information, .
Top Attraction #3
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Pirates of the Caribbean
The Caribbeans seafaring history is revealed at the Pirates of Nassau Museum in the Bahamas. For more information, .
Top Attraction #4
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Les Chutes du Carbet, Guadeloupe
Hike through the forest and see the highest waterfall in the Caribbean. For more information, .
Top Attraction #5
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Chichn Itz
Magical Maya ruins such as the Pyramid of Kukulcn (El Castillo) are the highlight of any visit to the Yucatn, Mexico. For more information, .
Top Attraction #6
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Costa Rica
Tropical rainforests, gushing rivers and rare wildlife make this a popular destination. For more information, .
Top Attraction #7
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Surfers paradise
Atlantic rollers at Bathsheba in Barbados. For more information, .
Top Attraction #8
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The Pitons
St Lucias dramatic landmark peaks dominate the landscape at Soufrire. For more information, .
Top Attraction #9
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River rafting
A great way to travel in Jamaica. For more information, .
Top Attraction #10
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Eagle Beach
On the northwest coast of Aruba, this idyllic beach is one of the Caribbeans best. For more information, .
A Perfect Cruise In Caribbean
Day 1
Barbados
Arrive a day before the cruise and explore Barbados. Take a jeep safari round the island, visiting the windswept beaches along the rugged Atlantic coast, or walk around Bridgetown, with its British influence and impressive Parliament building, and the nearby historic Garrison area.
Day 2
Mayreau, Grenadines
From the dock at tiny Mayreau, jump on a charter boat to the uninhabited Tobago Cays for some of the best snorkelling in the Caribbean. Exotic coloured fish dart in and out of the coral and the visibility is astonishing.
Day 3
St Lucia and Castries
Be on deck early as the ship approaches Soufrire, in the shadow of the dramatic Pitons, a stunning sight in the early morning light. Take a tour of St Lucias wild side: the worlds only drive-in volcano and the Diamond Waterfall, cascading over lush tropical foliage. In the afternoon, check out Castries with its arty vibe there are some great galleries selling batik, silk screens, sculpture, oils and watercolours, or try the Craft Market for local souvenirs.