Geography
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You could spend a lifetime exploring the 24 countries in the Caribbean Basin. However, during a
two-week holiday, you could visit at least four countries extending as far north as Bermuda or south as Venezuela.
Types- British
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Two islands in the Caribbean Basin have a decidedly British feel. Bermuda is elegant, refined and steeped in the traditions of British culture. Now independent from Great Britain, the tropical island of Nevis is a mix of British and Afro-Caribbean tones with an essence all its own.
Features-British
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Old plantations, botanical gardens, indigenous wildlife and the towering Mount Nevis await you on this tiny island. On Nevis, the birthplace of Alexander Hamilton, you will find warm hospitality, eclectic cuisine and five-star accommodations at The Four Seasons.
Although the area of the exquisite, "petite isle" of Bermuda is only 21 square miles, an abundance of beautiful flora, pink beaches, coral reefs, cricket and finely manicured golf courses welcome you.
Types-Latin and Dutch
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Are you looking for some "sabor Latino?" Does the idea of Dutch Caribbean spark your interest? Consider Bonaire, the unspoiled, Dutch gem of the Caribbean. If you are ready for an adventure "magnifico," then make your way to the sizzling, South American country of Venezuela.
Features-Latin and Dutch
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Yes, go to Caracas atop the Altamira Suites Hotel to the "360" bar for a panoramic view of this cosmopolitan, Latin city. After enjoying the energy of exciting Caracas, take a side trip to Los Roques and experience the sublime beauty of this picturesque archipelago. Just a short trip from Venezuela is quaint Bonaire, where you can experience some of the best scuba diving in the Caribbean.
Expert Insight
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If you are enthusiastic about scuba diving, then Bonaire will truly seem like paradise. Harbor Village Beach Club is a Dutch-inspired, luxury resort located near waters with a "pristine reef environment," according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
