West Indies: Caribbean Adventure

The Caribbean, long referred to as the West Indies, includes more than 7,000 islands; of those, 13 are independent island countries and some are dependencies or overseas territories of other nations. 

Christopher Columbus, the Italian explorer began his exploration of the Caribbean, becoming the first European to venture into the area. After reportedly landing in the eastern Bahamas, Columbus named these islands the Indies, because he thought he had finally reached Asia (and the East Indies). 

Great military powers continually fought for control of the islands, and finally, a blended mix of African and European cultures and languages transformed this large group of islands and its peoples into one of the premier tourist destinations on the planet. Long called the West Indies, the overall area is now commonly referred to as the Caribbean, a name that became popular after World War II. 

Now, let me show you around you around the Caribbean Islands: Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Bay Islands, Belize, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Montserrat, Saint Croix (briefly), Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago and the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Bridgetown, Barbados

Anguilla has become a popular tax haven,
having no capital gains, estate, profit or other forms of direct taxation
 on either individuals or corporations.

Ziplining Adventure is St. Lucia...longest and highest one in the Caribbean

Moon Hole in Bequia, Grenadines

Pirates of the Caribbean

Mayreau, Grenadines

A hardworking man selling his handmade crafts at the same time fishing

My First Yellow Submarine Experience c",)

Skeletons found under the sea

Submarine Adventure in St. Barths

Water Sports Marina Adventure with the Ladies

Mardi Gras in Dominica

The Tobago Cays Catarmaran Adventure 

A very deep hole at the top of the Fort

British Virgin Island of limestone and corals

Lovely Kids from Mayreau, Grenadines

There's much more photos to share, so much to enjoy and so much to be amazed at in here. Overall the Caribbean is a magical place of palm trees, white sand beaches, turquoise waters and sunshine, all blessed with a climate that consistently offers a much-needed break for those stuck in the cold weather doldrums of the north. 

If you haven't been, you should, and if you've been here more than once, you will come again, as these islands, these beach-ringed, jungle-covered rocks are home to thousands of historical surprises and activities galore.