CARIBBEAN VACATION RENTALS

Caribbean is not a country. It is not a region. It is not a continent. It is an idea. It is a concept. It is a freedom of thought, transcending man made borders and limits. It is ‘THE’ paradise on earth that is best experienced from luxury Caribbean villas. Located to the east of Central America, consisting of the aquamarine Caribbean Sea spattered by thousands of islands, boasting of a relaxed welcoming atmosphere and ably augmented by a vast array of Caribbean vacation rentals, the Caribbean invites you to live the experience.

The Caribbean, consisting of more than seven thousand islands spread across a striking blue sea, is a colorful shimmering kaleidoscope of everything glorious and exciting you can imagine, garnished with a good natured laziness and laid back aura that imparts a feeling that time has ceased to become a cruel master. Offering as diverse an experience as you can conceive of, Caribbean is like a vast span of sky, housing hundreds of merry, glittering and twinkling stars. To enjoy the best vacation of your life, hire a Caribbean vacation rental villa with spa amenities and give your hurried and stressed life a break. Choose from a range of Caribbean luxury rentals with ‘to die for’ views, panoramic ocean view studio retreats, luxury beachfront and oceanfront vacation rental homes, ocean-view vacation condos or condominiums, cozy apartments, posh duplexes, warm, neat vacation houses and prim cottages.

The US Virgin Islands comprising of the famous islands of St. Croix, St. John and St Thomas amongst others is a veritable Eden for couples who are planning to marry or honeymoon in the Caribbeans. A one-bedroom Caribbean vacation rental amid the attractive dove white beaches, beryl green waters and its verdant warmth would be ideal. Not so large families would love the duplexes that sleep from 2 to 8 people. So also would they love the spacious apartments with two bedrooms housing up to 10 and the 2 to 3-bedroom condos sleeping from as few as a cozy 2 to as many as a noisy 8. But if you are a huge party then the large Caribbean villas with a capacity of about 14 people would suit admirably. For an adventurous holiday, the Jamaican vacation rentals can be your only choice. Hang around with dolphins at Ocho Rios, visit the spectacular Dunn’s falls, enjoy a host of activities in Montego Bay or just moon under the brilliant sun and acquire a lovely tan. The possibilities are endless. And so are the choices of Caribbean vacation rentals. Those seeking a rendezvous with nature can hire Saint Lucia villas housing up to 6 and houses ranging from 1 to 2 bedrooms and sleeping up till 6. Just a stone’s throw from the Pigeon Island National Park, Le Sport Beach, Cap Estate Golf Course and other places of interest, these vacation rentals located in this place, which is steeped in natural beauty, are sure to enthrall you.

Take a Bahamian vacation and you take a sip from a heady cocktail of stunning beaches, plenty of sun, rich cultural heritage, and mind boggling array of activities, adventure and colorful festivals. For a large, spirited party, the Jamaican vacation houses and opulent villas ranging from 2 to 5 bedrooms and a holding capacity of about 20 will be apt. The condos, duplexes and cottages would do very well for smaller parties or for those who desire dainty secluded privacy. Bask in the experience of an extraordinary holiday by renting out a Bahamian vacation villa and indulge yourself because you deserve it!

Air-conditioning, access to pool, fully-equipped kitchens, stereos, TVs, futons, beds, linen, Jacuzzi, and various sports activities including snorkeling and golf are some of the amenities most Caribbean vacation rentals offer. Rent one villa and make your Caribbean vacation one of a kind.

These Caribbean vacation rentals are within easy distance of beaches, restaurants, night life and other sources of attractions and entertainment.

Now, why would you want to postpone making the Caribbean your holiday destination and book a Caribbean vacation rental immediately?

The maddening thing about the Caribbean is that time seems to gallop away at several miles per hour and even after spending considerable time here you find that you still have a lot to do and see! One of the first things you must do on the Caribbean is to go on a cruise or you’ll be giving the experience of your life a miss by default. Cruises come in various shapes, lures and pretty packaging. A first-timer would do well to choose the West Caribbean cruise as the waters are calm and you would get an idea of what a cruise is all about. On the other hand, if you wish to experience the mix and match of different cultures and an aesthetic blend of different cuisines, then the Southern Caribbean cruise is for you. And if you want to treat your eyes to the idyllic settings that make the Caribbean so famous then hop on to a cruise ship that explores the Eastern side of the charming Caribbean. But if you want to keep it short then take a short cruise that travel either to Nassau or Freeport. Don on your James bond cap and explore ‘The baths’ (Virgin Gorda,) which consist of mammoth granite boulders, bearing an uncanny resemblance and mysteriousness to the awe inspiring Stonehenge monoliths in England.

To experience the bang of walking through a fault in a semi-active volcano and smell the rousing sulphur or watching your hair stand on end as an immense crater spits and hisses, visit St Lucia’s la Sofriere. If it’s nature calling you, then head to Asa Wright Nature Preserve in Trinidad where a mind boggling variety of birds may be spotted. Indulge yourself and shop around till you drop dead or until your wallet dries up. Go to St Martin’s Orient Nude Beach which is the most famous of its kind in the Caribbean and take a bronzed ‘treasure’ back with you. Or, just make one of the Caribbean’s bewitching beaches your Caribbean home, make patterns in the sand, sip a cool drink, wet your feet and watch the lapwing blue wash over them or just laze around and gaze idly at the aquamarine waters shining in the sun as you lap up the exotic beauty of the stunning Caribbean landscape.

This is Caribbean, where star gazing and day dreaming are legal!

• Diamond Mineral Falls and Mineral Baths (St. Lucia)
• Virgin Islands National Park, Virgin Islands
• Curacao Seaquarium
• Helmet Diving/Bermuda Bell Diving
• Dunn's River Falls, Jamaica

Well, to sample the exotic Caribbean platter of delights, you need to work up an appetite and what better way than to immerse yourself in the host of outdoor activities waiting for you, just as you step out of your Caribbean vacation rental villa.

• Diving and Scuba Diving
• Hiking
• Snorkeling
• Board Sports

• The Carnival
• Barbados Crop-Over Festival
• The Emancipation Festival

The Caribbean people are full of zest for life and vigor, and the children of an amalgam of cultures and their influence. This is adequately represented by the colorful Caribbean nightlife and its lip-smacking multi-cuisine fare. Pay a visit to the Bahamas and get a peep into its culture as you enjoy the traditional Bahamian music at one of the live cultural shows, themed dances and fire dancing and the superb food. Club Waterloo is a must visit. For a wild night full of fun and frolic and dancing and drinking and eating, Jamaica is the answer. To discover authentic Jamaican flavor, take part in sunset parties that various restaurants and clubs offer or dance to the sway of a live band as calypso, ska, soca and other forms of music play in the background. Amnesia Dance Club in Ocho Rios will just drive you crazy. Though every island is unique in its own way and has a varied nightlife to boast about, St. Thomas takes the cake as the live wire of the party! Bars and dinner shows, live music and shows toped with unbelievable dinners and stunning views of the famed sunsets will leave you literally breathless. Visit Paradise Point, the epicenter of all the fun and choose from any of the options that best suit you.

Antigua boasts of some of the best steel bands and live resort shows in the Caribbean and fashionable nightclubs and music and dance. Hibernia restaurant in Anguilla, Mango's by the Sea in Speightstown (Barbados) and Papiamento in Aruba are famous for serving innovative food, enriched by the distinct Caribbean flavor. While on this exotic land do try the exotic local favorites like the Jamaican jerk, conch, and flying fish. Jamaican cuisine has quite a fan following and the Jamaican must eat specials are saltfish, Ackee, Pepperpot soup and jerked pork to name a few. For those bitten by the gaming bug and anxious for a tryst with lady fortune, visit Antigua, St. Vincent, St. Croix, Puerto Rico and the Bahamas of course that have thriving casinos. Bahamas Princess Casino and Kings Casino at Heritage Quay shopping and entertainment complex in St. Johns are great and popular casinos.

If you are one of those who live to shop, then you’ve come to the right place! The Caribbean lures visitors year after year by means of the unique and wide range of shopping opportunities it offers, that are best explored from your Caribbean luxury rental hideaways. Visit Saba Island and sample the Saba lace blouses, napkins and other finery that come in as many colors as the colors of the rainbow. Montserrat is known for its hand-woven, cool island cotton clothing. Visit Puerto Rico to shop for some authentic traditional crafts like the Santos or little figurines picturing saints and primitive instruments made of gourds that are called “quiros.” Shops at Barbados are duty free but you will need t summon your identification papers during every purchase.

If shells, corals and the likes fascinate you then pay a visit to the UN founded ‘Fundashon Arte e Industria Bonaireano’ situated in the historic Kralendijk district of Bonaire that sells hand-crafted jewelry and artifacts made from local wood, corals and shells. Pointe Seraphine in St. Lucia, and Aruba’s seaport Village offer an unparalleled shopping experience that ought not to be missed at any cost.

For amazing duty free shopping at bargain prices, allot at least one day to shop in at St. Croix where the shops sell everything, in the real sense of the word! But it’s hardly shopping until you have shopped at St. Thomas in Usvi where you can shop till you drop dead and still your shopping urges would remain insatiate! St. Thomas with its wide array of shops that are reputed for being tax free and selling everything you have dreamed of, are a phenomenon by itself.

To move around in the islands or in a city, car rentals are the best choice as are the Caribbean vacation rental villas for accommodation. Renting a car allows you to sight see at your will but some of the island paths are treacherous and you would do well to allow a professional to sit behind the wheel. The public buses are a good bet too, but do check their reliability. Taxis are another option and if you are willing to part with an extra fee, you can get guided taxi tours. But to get a feel of the local topography, hire bikes or scooters or motorbikes.
 
Island hopping is easy too. The well connected inter-island ferry system, aided by the regional airlines and the commuter planes ensure that shunting between the Caribbean islands is an easy affair. The ferries range from old-fashioned sailing vessels to modern speedboats. Decide on the one you fancy.