Jamaica | Barbados | St. Lucia | Grenada | Anguilla | Canouan Island | Antigua

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Jamaica is the third largest island of the Greater Antilles and is located 145 kilometres south of Cuba. Beside the main island and the Pedro Cays, Jamaica also includes the Morant Cays, an achipelago 60 kilometres off the west coast. The up to 60 metres high mountain ranges in the centre of the island consist mainly of severel hundred metres thick limestone layers. Deep valleys and caves with rivers under the surface have been formed in the soft rock. The sometimes over 2000 metres high Blue Mountains cover the east of Jamaica.

Jamaica is known for its species-rich flora and fauna. For example, there are about 28 bird species living only on Jamaica. The most popular tourist destinations are Montego Bay in the north and Negril in the west. The tropical climate of Jamaicais dominated by the northeast trade wind. There are only small temperature differences throughout the year with an average of 27°C. Two clearly distinct rain seasons are in May and June and September to November.



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Barbados is the Caribbean dream destination with its white sandy beaches, turquoise water, green tropical gardens and famous rum. The islands with its hospitable locals has a cushy English-tropical ambiance. Sometimes early risers get invited to attend church. A trip to the countryside with its sugar cane fields and colourful houses of the Bajans is a worthwhile experience.
The climate is consistently mild and tropical throughout the year. There is no rain season. However, between July and November rain showers are more frequent.



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The 43 kilometres long and 22 kilometres wide, mango-shaped island of St. Lucia, located between Martinique and St. Vincent, is certainly one of the most scenic islands of the Caribbean. Two landmarks of St. Lucia are the steep volcanoes Petit Piton and Gros Piton in the south. The west coast of the island offers the most beautiful bays and beach locations.

Thanks to the year-round trade winds blowing from the north east, there is a stable climate with temperatures between 26°C and 32°C. Between December and May the rainfall is relatively low, from July to September rain showers can occur more often.



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Grenada is located in the southern part of the Lesser Antilles, only 160 kilometres north of Venezuela. This small island state consists of three islands: Grenada, Carriacou and Petit Martinique. With a width of 18 kilometres and a length of 34 kilometres, Grenada is the largest of the three islands. The island is known as The Spice Isle because of its abundance of locally grown spices. Grenada has one of the most varied environments of the Caribbean. Mountainous volcanic terrain with crater lakes in the inner country, mangroves at the coast, white sandy beaches, turquoise waters and excellent coral reefs attract visitors to this beautiful island.

The climate is tropical with an average temperature of 24° - 30°C. It is hot and humid in the rainy season from June to December and cooler during the dry season from January to May.


Honeymoon Anguilla


Anguilla is a flat island with almost no hills and well known for its impressive coral reefs, lonely bays, turquoise ocean, dreamlike large white sand beaches and its Caribbean cuisine. The island combines the tradition of the Caribbean with the contemporary way of life. Honeymooners will find wonderful hotels, tempting restaurants and friendly locals.

The climate is tropical, moderated by northeast trade winds. Temperatures vary little throughout the year, ranging from 27°C to 30°C. From June to October Anguilla is vulnerable to hurricanes and other tropical storms.


Canouan Island - St. Vincent and the Grenadines


Canouan Island lies in the southern part of the Lesser Antilles and belongs to the state of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The tiny 13km² island is located 177 kilometres west of Barbados and has less than 2,000 inhabitants. Canouan Island offers everything which corresponds with the cliché of a tropical Caribbean island; long white sandy beaches, romantic bays, lush green mountains and a species-rich coral reef.

The average temperature ranges from 24° - 30°C. The driest season is from December to May. The coolest days are in the months from November to February.


Honeymoon Antigua

If a honeymoon trip could last for a whole year, then newlyweds could swim at a different beach on Antigua each day. Reputedly, exactly 365 fine sandy beaches surround the tiny Caribbean island of 108 square miles. Coral reefs extend along the front of the fantastic beaches, a genuine paradise for snorkellers and divers. No wonder, because with a visibility of up to 30 metres, even inexperienced underwater sportsmen can easily discover the secrets of the ocean depths with a wealth of flora and fauna. Surfers too, appreciate Antigua's coastline; the professionals launch their boards in the east of the island, the inexperienced on the protected west coast.
The weather is optimal. The average daily temperature is about 28°C with only very slight rainfall. Somewhat heavier showers occur in from September to November.

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