470 Ports Found
Cabrits, Dominica
Cabrits is a national park on the island of Dominica. The chief attraction is Fort Shirley, which has a small museum offering historical and natural displays. Most memorable is the wonderful view of the sea and Portsmouth. Bird-watching is very popular in the park, as many species find refuge here. The coral reefs provide an ideal opportunity for snorkeling and diving.
Carriacou, Grenada
Carriacou Island is one of the Grenadines,the most beautiful archipelago in the Caribbean. The name Carriacou itself is supposed to come from the Carib word for the island meaning "land of many reefs". In 17th and 18th Century records it was spelt Kayryouacou. Although only 13 square miles Carriacou is the largest of the one hundred or so Grenadine Islands dotted between St Vincent and Grenada. It offers the naturalist and ecotourist alike, some of the most memorable moments and experiences in the Grenadines. A rare and intriguing paradise.
Basse Terre, Guadeloupe
Basse Terre is the capital of Guadeloupe, a French overseas department in the West Indies. Basse-Terre is a port that ships the products of the surrounding agricultural area. Founded by the French in 1643, it retains its French colonial atmosphere, but its commercial prosperity passed to Pointe-a-Pitre in the late 18th cent. The town was destroyed by a hurricane in 1979, setting back prospects for economic development.
Port Antonio, Jamaica
Lush botanical gardens, magnificent waterfalls, and exotic flora await you. Located on Jamaica's northeast coast, this resort area was the original holiday capital of the island with many elegant villas still catering to those of fame and fortune. Rafting on Jamaica's Rio Grande, climbing Somerset Falls, and swimming or snorkeling at the beautifully romantic Blue Lagoon are some of the highlights of a visit to Port Antonio.
Freeport, Grand Bahama Island
Freeport/Lucaya is located on Grand Bahama Island and is the second largest city in the Bahamas. Freeport's many beaches offer you the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to actually swim alongside dolphins! Freeport is truly a sports-lover's paradise; besides the scuba-diving, windsurfing, and fishing, Freeport boasts first-class golf courses!
Frederiksted, St. Croix, U.S.V.I.
Intricate history and endless fun in the sun are just part of the magic of St. Croix. The largest of the Virgin Islands, St. Croix boasts everything from rolling sugar plantations to rainforest hiking expeditions. Frederiksted is best known as the site of spellbinding Buck Island National Park, where you can take a guided underwater tour of brilliantly colored coral reefs and exotic sea life.
Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Puerto Plata is located on the northern coast of the Dominican Republic. It is known as the Amber Coast because of its rich deposits of the fossil resin. The province sprawls out over 70 miles of coast, white sand beaches, protected coral reefs, coconut groves, coastal lagoons, and crystalline waters. In the city, you can visit Mt. Isabel de Torres, a national park and botanical garden.
