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The Caribbean islands extend in a broad arc from the Bahamas off the coast of North America to the islands of Aruba, Curacao and Bonaire in the south. The sailors in Columbus' ships described the Caribbean as green and fertile, cooled by the trade winds, with a climate of "perpetual spring". This welcoming environment continues to draw visitors from colder climates to the Caribbean's gentle embrace.

After 1500, the Caribbean islands were occupied by successive waves of colonizing Europeans. From Spanish to French to Dutch and English, bits of the Europe have come over the ocean sea and been transformed by the islanders into something uniquely Caribbean.

Visitors arrive in the Caribbean by plane or boat. There is regular service from major airports on both sides of the Atlantic and inter-island aircraft make short work of the hops between the islands. Cruise ships also ply the Caribbean, calling at all the major islands. Small charter cruises are tremendously popular for "get away" vacations.

The Florida Keys can be reached by car on the Overseas Highway from Homestead. Key West is not only the southernmost point in the US, it is the southern terminus of US Highway 1 which reaches all the way to Maine.

The Caribbean islands are defined by coral reefs, sand barriers, mangrove swamps, lagoons, river estuaries and high cliffs and limestone plateaus. There are mountainous countries of Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Jamaica and Puerto Rico, which are also among the largest islands in the Caribbean. An arc of volcanic islands extends from Saba to Grenada through the Windward and Leeward Islands.

The Caribbean "season" runs from November to June. Temperatures are mild and a welcome relief from cold and snow. The summer months bring a little more heat, and the Atlantic hurricane season is June through October.

Vacationers to the Caribbean have no trouble finding things to see and do. Water sports are tops on the lists, from boating to windsurfing, deep sea fishing and scuba diving. There are marine preserves where snorkelers and divers can swim amid schools of fish, marvel at the beauty of a healthy coral reef and watch the endless play of the sun on the crystal clear turquoise water. Land lubbers find nature trails, tours of the islands' historic neighborhoods and waterfronts for their enjoyment. The more adventurous can get a bird's eye view from a para-sail high over the beaches. The night time scene offers everything from a quiet dinner and romantic stroll along a moonlit beach to the razzle dazzle of the club and casino scene. Music is language in the Caribbean, and from the big shows at the casinos to the street corner, the days and nights are alive with melody and rhythm.

Almost every port-of-call in the Caribbean offers Duty Free shopping. Jewelry, photographic equipment and artwork are the most sought after items. Each island has its own artistic style, and opportunities abound for the shopper to acquire unique and lovely items for themselves and their friends.