| Miles and miles of white-sand beaches that | | | | Turks and Caicos, and the United States |
| contrast with the turquoise waters of the | | | | Virgin Islands. |
| Caribbean Sea, swaying palm-trees adorned | | | | |
| with coconuts, gorgeous, year-round tropical | | | | Sun-lovers are drawn to the Caribbean because |
| temperatures, dense rainforests, intriguing | | | | of its relaxing atmosphere, gorgeous beaches, |
| cultures and friendly people, rich histories, | | | | and year-round bathing suit weather. |
| and exotic landscapes and architecture -- | | | | Eco-tourists are drawn to the Caribbean |
| many people believe that the Caribbean region | | | | because of its exotic flora and fauna, |
| of the world, and the islands that occupy it, | | | | unharmed coral reefs, dense rainforests, and |
| is paradise. For many, it's hard to imagine | | | | numerous species of birds. Historians are |
| that one small section of the world can | | | | attracted to the Caribbean because of its |
| occupy so much beauty. | | | | diverse cultures and ancient architecture. |
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| The region of the world known as the | | | | Because the Caribbean is a top tourist |
| Caribbean is comprised of more than 7000 | | | | destination, it is hard to find a Caribbean |
| islands, cays, islets, and reefs. Many of | | | | island that is not inundated with hotels, |
| these islands have been grouped together to | | | | shops, and American fast-food restaurants. |
| form countries. The countries of the | | | | The Caribbean islands offer their visitors |
| Caribbean include Anguilla, Antigua and | | | | amazing amenities, tremendous hospitality, |
| Barbuda, Aruba, The Bahamas, Barbados, | | | | and a variety of sights and activities that |
| Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, Cuba, | | | | are different enough to interest just about |
| Guadeloupe, Jamaica, Martinique, St. Barts, | | | | any traveler. It is the ultimate destination |
| St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent | | | | for persons interested in spending their |
| and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, | | | | vacation in paradise. |