Caribbean Region Highlights

Attracting an affluent, luxury-seeking demographic to its over 40 islands and cays, the Turks and Caicos is flourishing with activity, welcoming environmentalists, eco-tourists and scuba divers from around the world to this popular vacation destination.

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Explore Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where 17th- and 18th-century military architecture blends into the lush Caribbean landscape. Our guide explains the historical significance of this monument.

Once known as the Caribbean Las Vegas, this island country is also a big draw for beach-goers. WatchMojo profiles a few popular activities in which to partake while visiting Aruba.

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Leave the diving gear behind and get your toes wet with snuba, a combination of scuba diving and snorkeling in De Palm Island, Aruba. Get an up-close look at beautiful tropical fish and the largest shipwreck in the Caribbean, the 397-foot-long Antilla.

Travel to the beautiful island of Barbados.

Take a short boat ride to the famous Pelican Bar, situated right in the middle of the sea, off the coast of Treasure Beach. A one-of-a-kind establishment that is open all hours night and day, this place was built by hand with several kinds of driftwood. To maintain its stability, the wood was submerged and placed deep beneath the sand to make for a foundation. After the sun goes down, a windmill provides electricity-free lighting so the drinking hole can stay open late. www.voyage.tv

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This video from Education 2000's Dive Travel shows you the geographic background of Turks and Caicos.

Junkanoo is a national celebration of Bahamian culture that is over 200 years old. Though many visitors to the Bahamas aren’t aware of this party in the streets, director of Educulture Bahamas, Ltd., Arlene Nash Ferguson shares the history and importance of this tradition in everyday Bahamian life. Two celebrations take place, one Christmas night and the other New Year’s morning. Full of energy and vibrant dancing, the costumes worn are a central focus of the festival.

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