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So you've lived in the Caribbean all your life, but you've never taken a Caribbean vacation...what a shame! Caribbean people have forever been traveling to the North American territories for their annual vacations.
Caribbean Vacations For Caribbean People
By Jon Slaughte
So you've lived in the Caribbean all your life, but you've never taken a Caribbean vacation...what a shame! Caribbean people have forever been traveling to the North American territories for their annual vacations.
Somewhere along the way, we seem to have conjured up the idea that a vacation just isn't a real vacation if we don't travel to the United States, England or Canada. It is truly appalling that more than 75% of the people who live in the Caribbean take their surrounding Caribbean islands for granted when they think of the perfect holiday destination.
Each Caribbean island has its own culture, cuisine and natural beauty; however, most Caribbean people would favor a trip to the concrete jungles of the world rather than discover the natural beauty of their sister islands. From Trinidad down south to Hispaniola up north, we have so many different choices that it is hard to choose where to go sometimes. My wife and I have traveled to quite a few of these islands, some together and some while we were single and we have never gotten bored in any of them.
The number one reason we need to patronize our own is the close proximity. Some of these islands are even accessible by a short 1 hour boat ride! Those islands which have sister islands such as Antigua and Barbuda, St. Kitts and Nevis and Trinidad and Tobago are a 2-for-the-price-of-1 hit. While others like Dominica and St. Lucia are so huge, relatively speaking of course, that they are big enough to take up a good portion of your vacation just trying to visit all the local sites.
If you are a cuisine-inspired traveler then there will never be a dull moment for you. Each island is known for its different Caribbean flavor. Jamaica is labeled King of the Jerk Chicken, Trinidad is the land of Curry, Antigua is known for its delicious Lobster and seafood, and Grenada is known for its wonderful spices. The beaches, the sun and friendly people are the only three things which all of the Caribbean islands have in common; aside from that each island is so unique in its own way.
This is especially evident if you visit each island when its Carnival time. You will see for example that the way Trinidad celebrates Carnival is totally different to the way in which Dominica celebrates its own. But now that you have an idea what you are missing, make a pledge to yourself to visit one of your sister islands on your next vacation.
If you are not living Caribbean I would also like to invite you to visit one of our beautiful islands when your next vacationing opportunity comes around.
Until then see you in the Caribbean....
Jon
Jon Slaughte is a blogger, writer and family man. He is seriously interested in helping others achieve their personal and financial goals, and being the best they can be. His official site is:
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