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The Caribbean is a region consisting of the Caribbean Sea, its islands (most of which enclose the sea), and the surrounding coasts. The region is located southeast of the Gulf of Mexico and Northern America, east of Central America, and to the north of South America.
Situated largely on the Caribbean Plate, the region comprises more than 7,000 islands, islets, reefs, and cays. These islands, called the West Indies, generally form island arcs that delineate the eastern and northern edges of the Caribbean Sea. These islands are called the West Indies because when Christopher Columbus landed here in 1492 he believed that he had reached the Indies (in Asia).
Geopolitically, the West Indies are usually reckoned as a subregion of North America and are organised into 27 territories including sovereign states, overseas departments, and dependencies. At one time, there was a short-lived country called the Federation of the West Indies composed of ten English-speaking Caribbean territories, all of which were then UK dependencies.
The region takes its name from that of the Carib, an ethnic group present in the Lesser Antilles and parts of adjacent South America at the time of European contact. In the English-speaking world, someone from the Caribbean is usually referred to as a "West Indian," although the phrase "Caribbean person" is sometimes used.
Regions in West Indies
The Antilles are divided into two major groups: the "Greater Antilles" to the north including the larger islands of Cuba, Jamaica, Hispaniola (Haiti a... READ MORE
The islands are a long partly volcanic island arc, most of which wrap around the eastern end of the Caribbean Sea on the western boundary with the Atl... READ MORE
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The Screamer
Located in Aruba, Lesser Antilles, Antilles, West Indies
Visit The Screamer in ArubaREAD MOREMaya Beach Club2012-12-21
Located in Sainte-Anne, Martinique, Lesser Antilles, West Indies
Maya Beach Club offers you the perfect beach holiday in Sainte-Anne, Martinique at this wonderful water park at the sea, the Caribbeans largest. There's swimming lessons available, baby swimming, kayaking, catamarans, plus intensive English courses combined with water sports. This beach clubs recreational facilities and the inflatable water park also has sea scooters, banana and wakeboarding, catamaran cruises, buggy hiking and so much more. Come for fun, giggles and warm water sensations with family and friends, you'll never want to leave. Come jumping, diving, somersaulting and more on the giant sea trampolines, there's also a floating bar and this is a great place for birthday, groups and events.READ MOREBaoase Luxury Resort2018-05-24
Located in Curacao, Lesser Antilles, Antilles, West Indies
Baoase Luxury Resort in Curacao, West Indies, with its tranquil and peaceful surroundings and atmosphere, is resort that ensures visitors enjoy memorable stays in luxurious and private villas or suites, with several units featuring a private plunge pool set in lush, exotic gardens. Facilities at our luxurious resort include a fitness center where guests can maintain their yoga and fitness routines. Other facilities available are spa services either in-room or in a beach massage gazebo, and includes a soothing massage and many other beauty and body treatments. Baoase Luxury Resort has a well stocked, onsite boutique and is also an ideal venue for hosting various private events.
READ MOREHabitation Thierry
Located in Martinique, Martinique, Lesser Antilles, West Indies
Visit Habitation Thierry in MartiniqueREAD MOREThe Essence2014-10-13
Located in Montserrat, Lesser Antilles, Antilles, West Indies
The Essence in Montserrat, West Indies, is a charming villa set in a beautiful location with spectacular volcano and beach views, and offers excellent accommodation consisting of one guest room and a separate self catering apartment. The Volcano Apartment at The Essence is a one-bedroom self catering apartment with a fully equipped kitchen, private bathroom with towels provided, a comfortable living room with cable tv and wifi internet access and a private patio that affords magnificent views of the volcano. Renting the self catering apartment includes free use of the pool, the deckchairs, the patio and the garden of The Essence.
READ MORETropical Mansion Suites2014-10-13
Located in Montserrat, Lesser Antilles, Antilles, West Indies
Tropical Mansion Suites in Montserrat, West Indies, is a family owned and managed hotel that was established in 1999, and with its spectacular mountain and sea views and romantic accommodation with balconies, is the ideal choice of honeymoon accommodation for newly weds. To ensure comfortable and memorable stays at Tropical Mansion Suites, our rooms are equipped with air conditioning, cable television, coffee making facilities, private patios and balconies with garden, mountain or ocean views. The Deluxe Room at Tropical Mansion Suites is beautifully furnished with locally made furniture, and is our choice of honeymoon accommodation or for romantic weekends away in a tropical paradise.
READ MOREAdrenaline Tours Curacao2018-05-18
Located in Curacao, Lesser Antilles, Antilles, West Indies
Adrenaline Tours Curacao in Curacao, West Indies, a water sports company, is ideally located within walking distance of the beach and offers stunning outdoor activities that
will ensure your visit to our seaside town is a memorable one. Tours and outdoor activities offered by our water sports company include kayaking, snorkeling, boat tours,
sightseeing tours, fishing charters, jet skiing and more. Adrenaline Tours Curacao offers board rentals for fun stand up paddleboarding adventures that allow you to enjoy
this amazing and relaxing water sport at a pace to suit your level of skill, as you paddle past beautiful coves, beaches and other attractions.READ MORELes Ballades Du Delphis
Located in Martinique, Martinique, Lesser Antilles, West Indies
Visit Les Ballades Du Delphis in MartiniqueREAD MORE