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Cruising The Caribbean Should Be On Your List Of Things To Do For 2006
ven if you have traveled and many small islands, the large
to the Caribbean before, and most well known are St.
working with a licensed Thomas, St. Croix, and St. John.
travel agent is an excellent
idea. Not only does a travel St. Thomas is a very mountainous
agent have a wealth of resources island and is a frequent cruise
on destinations and cruise lines, stop for most cruise lines. St.
but they are also the best person Thomas is home to a beautiful
to contact with questions or town called Charlotte Amalie
concerns. Working with an agent which also happens to be the
from the beginning will make your capital of the Virgin Islands.
whole trip smoother and more The town was named in 1962 after
relaxing, giving you time to the Queen of Denmark and has a
focus on enjoying yourself. population of approximately
62,000. Tourism is the name of
There are many different islands the game on St. Thomas attracting
you can visit in the over 3 million tourists per year.
Caribbean-each with its own
distinct flair. No matter which
island you choose, you're bound St. Croix is the first island
to have a fabulous time. I have Christopher Columbus landed on
decided to share some information and originally named it Santa
about the USVI and BVI for all Cruz. I understand his stay was
you future cruisers because if brief there and he was forced to
there is one trip you must book flee, later naming the group of
in your lifetime, it is visiting islands Las Islas Virgenes or The
the Virgin Islands. Virgin Islands. St. Croix is the
largest of the USVI at 82 square
First, there are the US Virgin miles and right off the north
Islands consisting of a few large east side of the island you will
find Buck Island which happens to to the turtle like shape of the
be one of the world's finest dive island, the island is dually
spots. named. Driving the island alone
can be a magnificent experience.
St. John is the smallest of the Take a jeep ride around the
islands and is most well known island and take witness of the
for its untouched forests and spectacular landscape filled with
beaches which are part of the hairpin turns and sheer descents.
National Park. They offer a
phenomenal Jeep or Safari bus
tour that is sure to be a Virgin Gorda is about 20 miles
memorable experience. Some of the east of Tortola, 80 miles east of
land activities also include Puerto Rico. Virgin Gorda is a
horseback riding, donkey trail must see and one of the
rides, rock climbing, exploring sightseeing stops that you must
historic ruins, and some of the make sure to visit is "The Baths.
clearest scuba diving imaginable. One of nature's greatest
creations, the unique landscape
is filled with crystal clear
Next we have the British Virgin tidal pools, caves to explore and
Islands which consist of over 50 play in, surrounded by these
islands and cays. The primary giant boulders that give the
islands are Tortola and Virgin unique area a fort type of
Gorda. feeling. Your family, loved ones,
lover, everyone will adore this
Tortola, which may sound familiar spot.
due to the recent success of the
film, "Pirates of the Caribbean", Which Cruise Lines visit the
is very spectacular. Tortola is Virgin Islands? Most Cruise Lines
the main island of the BVI. Due do, make it your travel agents
job to find the right one for Basseterre, San Juan 2006 Sails:
you. Look for the last minute Jan 7, Feb 9, Feb 20, Mar 3, Mar
deals; you can save a lot of 14, Mar 25
money that way. Here are some
that look great to me: Princess Cruises, Caribbean
Princess - 7-day Cruise
Carnival Cruise Line, Carnival Starting in Ft. Lauderdale with
Liberty - 8-day Cruise stops in St. Thomas, St. Maarten,
Starting in Fort Lauderdale with Princess Cays 2006 Sails: Jan 7,
stops in San Juan, St. Thomas, Jan 14, Jan 21, Jan 28, Feb 4,
Antigua, Tortola, Nassau 2006 Feb 11, Feb 18, Feb 25, Mar 4,
Sails: Jan 7, Mar 4, Apr 1, Dec 9 Mar 11, Mar 18, Mar 25, Apr 1,
Apr 8, Apr 15, Apr 22, Apr 29,
May 13, May 27, Jun 10, Jun 24,
Disney Cruise Line, Disney Magic Jul 8, Jul 22
- 7-day Cruise
Starting in Port Canaveral with When you are shopping for deals
stops at St. Maarten, St. Thomas, and dates, use an online travel
St. Johns, Castaway Cay 2006 agent to help you. There are so
Sails: Jan 7, Jan 21, Feb 4, Feb many great informational cruise
18, Mar 4, Mar 18, Apr 1, Apr 15, sites on the internet these days
Apr 29, May 13, Jun 10, Jul 8, with tons of helpful tips and
Aug 5, Sep 2, Sep 30, Oct 28, Nov info. Let an agent help you find
25 a cruise and let them help you
decide which gorgeous
Holland America Line, Zuiderdam - sun-drenched island will be best
11-day Cruise for your getaway.
Starting in Norfolk with stops in
Half Moon Cay, St Thomas, Since many Caribbean cruises
Cabrits, Roseau, Bridgetown, depart from such exotic ports as
Fort Lauderdale and San Juan, vacation. In addition to helping
Puerto Rico, you might consider you book your cruise, your travel
combining your cruise with a agent will be able to help you
layover in your port of arrange all aspects of your
departure. These areas are travel, including deluxe hotel
steeped in history and accommodations and airfare to
interesting culture, and are a your port of departure.
wonderful way to extend your
About the Author:
TJ Elliott is the Internet Marketing Consultant for http://www.joystarcruises.com and is a cruise addict. "We all work too hard to make a living these days, we must make a point to take vacations with our friends, families and loved ones. Cruises are a great way to visit some of nature's most beautiful locations". -TJ Cruise Articles - http://www.joystarcruises.com/cruise_articles.asp
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