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Rocklands Bird Sanctuary
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St Lucia Rainforest
Many visitors to Saint Lucia see nothing more than the coast, and only the Caribbean coast at that. But the rugged hinterland can offer more than just an exotic green background in your beach holiday snaps. Stretches of untouched rainforest are the green heart of St. Lucia, teeming with vegetation and local species such as the colorful St. Lucia Parrot.
Much of the mountainous, largely unpopulated interior comes under the auspices of the Forestry Department, who control the various trails. Popular routes include the Edmund Forest Reserve, from which you emerge in the shadow of Mount Gimie, the island’s tallest peak, and the more demanding Des Cartiers trail, which takes you right off the beaten track in the island’s east.
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Many areas in the interior are protected and you will need express permission from the Forestry Department to enter them. In some cases you will be assigned a guide.
St John's Parish Church
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St Kitts Scenic Railway
The tour begins at the pier at Port Zante, where passengers board railway transfer buses to join the train. Leaving the station, passengers are soon surrounded by cane fields. As the train ascends the slopes of Mt. Liamuiga, the train passes black sand beaches, ruinous plantation estates, tall steel girder bridges, deep ravines and sweeping vistas of nearby islands.
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Rose Hall Great House
- Wear comfortable shoes, as plantation tours involve lots of walking and stairs.
- Children under 4 years old enter free of charge; kids aged 4 to 11 years old get half-price admission.
- No photos or videos are allowed inside the house.
- Tours are not accessible to wheelchairs or strollers.
St John's
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St Barts
- St. Barts has many boutiques selling duty-free goods including jewelry and French perfumes.
- Accommodation on the island is a mix of hotels and private villas for rent.
- The currency here is the Euro, and US dollars are sometimes accepted too.
St John's Anglican Cathedral
The 70-foot (21-meter) towers serve as distinctive landmarks of the island, as they are the first structures that people see when approaching Antigua by boat. While the view is impressive to some, the sight of the towers once struck fear into the hearts of slaves who were arriving, as it reminded them of the oppressive power of the British who ruled over Antigua.
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St John's Cathedral is located on the western end of Antigua and is about a 10-minute drive from the airport.
Rose Island
- Be sure to bring everything with you that you’ll need for the day, including sunscreen, bathing suit, towel, and a sun hat.
- Most guided snorkeling tours include use of snorkel gear.
- A Rose Island day trip is a great option for those wishing to escape the bustle and frenetic energy of Nassau.
St John's Figtree Anglican Church
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Roseau
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Romney Manor
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Luminous Lagoon
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Rodney Bay
Rodney Bay, on Saint Lucia’s west coast, is almost completely enclosed but for a narrow channel leading out to sea. An ideal spot for mooring, in other words, and indeed this protected anchorage is Saint Lucia’s foremost marina. Consequently nearby Reduit Beach, a stunning white-sand stretch facing the Caribbean, is a noted hangout of the rich and famous.
Kite surfing is a local specialty if you can’t bring yourself to lie on the beach all day. In Rodney Bay itself, everyone heads for dining and dancing at Lime restaurant, and there are a number of bars and eating places around the marina.
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Rodney Bay is on Saint Lucia’s west coast, just south of Pigeon Island National Park and near the town of Gros Islet, known for its Friday night parties. The capital Castries is half an hour way by car.
Roseau Cruise Port
St George's Cruise Port
How to Get to St George's
One Day in Bermuda
Beaches are Bermuda’s main draw, and the white sands of Achilles Bay are less than a mile from the cruise dock. Also near St George's is Tobacco Bay for a day of snorkeling and sunbathing.
Of course, British colonial architecture is Bermuda’s other claim to fame, and there’s plenty to explore if you’re interested in history. St George's is set around a lovely harbor, with whitewashed St Peter’s Church, Georgian-era houses, period street lighting, intriguing alleyways, a National Trust museum, and colonial reminders like the replica ducking stool in King's Square. Hamilton is 15 miles (24 km) away, connected to St George's by bus and ferry services. From there, you can jump on another ferry to explore the Royal Naval Dockyard.
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Cruise liners sailing to Bermuda include Norwegian, Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Holland America, and Princess. English is spoken and the local currency is the Bermuda dollar. US dollars are also accepted, but leave your British cash at home. St George's does offer ATMs and banks.
St Croix
St. Croix keeps its distance from the other two U.S. Virgin Islands, with a distinct identity and thriving industry which leaves it less reliant on tourism. Nonetheless there is more than enough to interest beach bums, history buffs and even gourmands.
There are numerous excellent beaches here, ranging from busy tourist magnets to secluded south coast spots where it’s just you and the palm trees. The whole coastline is famed for its diving opportunities, dotted with wrecks and wreathed by reefs.
Christiansted, the largest community, is a charming town with vivid traces of the Danish colonial adventure. Both there and the west coast town of Frederiksted offer some of the best dining in the Virgin Islands. Saint Croix’s local flavors include excellent mangos, goat stew and the ubiquitous Cruzan Rum.
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St. Croix’s airport connects mainly to other Caribbean destinations, as well as direct flights to Miami, Atlanta and Charlotte. Ferries from Christiansted travel to St. John and St. Thomas.
St George's
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Lucayan National Park
This incredible 40-acre park has some of the most spectacular secluded beaches in all of the Bahamas. Filled with mangrove, pine, and palm trees, Lucayan National Park features incredible plants in bloom as well as a plethora of waterbirds and saltwater fish.
Snorkel in the amazing turquoise waters or explore the world's largest underground cavern system. If you're interested in the history of the area, look into a tour of the burial grounds of the indigenous Bahaman people.
Surround yourself with true Bahaman beauty in this lovely national park, and enjoy the protective care that its delicate environment demands.
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Before visiting the Lucayan National Park, book your tickets over the phone, or purchase them at the Rand Nature Center.
In order to get to the park, head east on Midshipman Road past Gold Rock, following the signs. If you are without car, look into an organized tour of the grounds leaving out of Freeport.
Be aware that the park closes at about 5pm, so be sure to get there nice and early to ensure the full experience of the beautiful area.
Luquillo Beach
- There is a small entrance fee to use the beach; guided tours usually include this fee.
- The beach has restrooms, changing stations, showers, lifeguards, and paid parking.
- Food kiosks on the beach sell everything from burgers to ceviche; picnics are also a good option.