Looking for a way to heat up your romance? The answer just might lie in the sunny
Caribbean, a destination filled with enough
sun and sand to put the sizzle into every lovelife. You'll find the islands dotted with romantic resorts but when it's time to get
out and do a little sightseeing, where are the best places for lovers to explore? Here are some favorites with romantic-minded
travelers:
- Diamond Waterfalls and Gardens, St. Lucia.
Blooming with tropical splendor, garden trails lead to the Diamond Waterfalls,
a cascade that leaves a spray of "diamond" twinkles in the air. If you stop by on a Sunday, you can also enjoy a soak in the
mineral baths originally built by French King Louis XVI for use by his troops.
- The Baths, Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands.
This beach is littered with massive granite boulders as smooth as riverbed
stones. They form shadowy caves perfect for a clandestine kiss.
- Y.S. Falls, Jamaica.
Although the north coast's Dunns' River Falls is far more visited, these secluded falls offer couples a
much quieter paradise. Cascading in steps through tropical forest, the falls can be climbed with the help of a guide then swimmers
can enjoy clear waters under a canopy of ferns.
- Old San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Dotted with historic sites and rich with the atmosphere of Spanish conquistadors, here couples
can stroll hand-in-hand where lovers have literally walked for centuries. The most recognized site in
Old San Juan is Fuerte San
Felipe del Morro, a fort better known as El Morro.
- Boca Tabla, Curacao.
Pounding Atlantic waves carved this sea cave. Kneeling in the darkness of the sea cave, you'll watch
the surge of crystal blue waves as they come within feet of you, roaring into the cave and back out to sea.
- West End, Negril, Jamaica.
Negril's famous Seven Mile Beach gives way to rugged cliffs on its west side and here visitors
find one of the best sunset lookouts in the Caribbean. Every day, crowds arrive at Rick's, one of the region's best known sunset
bars, for the chance to watch another island day draw to a close.
- South Peninsula, St. Kitts.
Until a few years ago, this stretch of land was accessible only by boat. Today a modern highway
makes the island's most beautiful, pristine beaches accessible. Keep an eye out for the vervet monkeys that live in this remote
region.
- Natural bridge, Aruba.
This symbol of Aruba marks the line where tumultuous sea waves crash against the windward coast.
Walk out on the bridge for a cool sea spray and a breathtaking view.
- Paradise Point, St. Thomas.
Aboard ski-lift gondolas, you'll rise to one point that never sees snow: the top of Flag Hill for a
view of the Charlotte Amalie harbor
dotted with cruise ships. Gondolas ascend to the point from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. every day.
- Maracas Bay, Trinidad.
About an hour from Port of Spain,
the drive to this area is a treat in itself, winding through the Northern
Range with views of forests where species such as howler and capuchin monkeys, ocelot, Amazon parrots, and wild pigs can be
found. The beach at Maracas Bay offers a full day of fun and is the place to see and be seen in Trinidad.
|
|
Husband and wife team Paris Permenter and John Bigley have authored over 20 guidebooks and also edit the FREE
Lovetripper.com, a romantic travel magazine featuring worldwide destinations
and romantic travel downloadable e-books.
|
|
