Caribbean Information
Comprising of around 5,000 tropical islands and secluded cays known collectively as the West Indies, the Caribbean is situated in the turquoise waters between Florida and South America.
If you’re looking for that picture-perfect holiday destination, the Caribbean ticks every box; from warm crystal clear waters and sugar-white sand beaches fringed with coconut palms to breath taking sunsets, great food and of course, that ‘island time’ attitude which works its magic, leaving you relaxed and ready to enjoy a dream holiday.
Fancy a spot of action and adventure? If water sports are your thing, you’ll be spoilt for choice from scuba diving to sailing, windsurfing to kayaking. Beautiful national parks with volcanos and waterfalls provide the perfect backdrop to hiking or climbing. But if you just want to chill and enjoy a fruity rum punch in your hammock, while you watch the world go by, you’re in luck, as the Caribbean boats some of the best beaches in the world.
Once the sun goes down, the nightlife hots up with casinos, beach barbecues, steel bands, calypso music and of course, the Caribbean classic of limbo dancing! How low can you go?
If you’re making it a family break, there’s plenty of for the kids to do with special clubs and water parks. All-inclusive options make the Caribbean a good choice for budget-conscious breaks too.
Travel City Direct have picked the very best of the Caribbean and feature beautiful breaks in Barbados, St Lucia, Antigua and Jamaica.
Whether it’s stunning white sandy beaches, crystal clear waters, magnificent scenery, fantastic water sports or even some ‘Reggae Rhythm’ you are looking for the Caribbean offers all of this and more. But this is only part of what makes the Caribbean one of our most popular destinations - throw in a relaxed pace of life, friendly, laid-back people, contrasting cultures and scenery and you conjure up the perfect holiday in paradise! With so many islands, each with its own individual character, you'll be spoilt for choice. Whether you choose to spend your time relaxing on one of the many beaches of Antigua overlooking the turquoise seas, laying in a hammock on the island of Barbados, climbing the Dunns’s River Waterfall in Jamaica or discovering Aztec ruins in Mexico we are sure that you will settle down to the Caribbean way of life very easily. So why not leave your busy lifestyle at home for the week (or maybe two!) and prepare to chill out and in no time you are fitting in with the laid-back island style! Virgin Holidays offer Self Catering, half board, full board and all inclusive Caribbean holidays.
