Beautiful Caribbean Cruises

   The Caribbean, otherwise known as the West Indies, is a group of islands in or bordering the Caribbean Sea, located southeast of Mexico and northwest of Venezuela. At least 7,000 islands, islets, reefs and cayes make up the region, which includes 25 territories that are sovereign states, overseas departments or dependencies
   The name West Indies originated from Christopher Columbus, who thought he had landed in the actual Indies, southeast of Asia, when in reality he had reached the Americas. The Caribbean is named after the Caribs, one of the dominant native groups in the region at the time of European arrival. The Caribbean is often considered part of North America. The Caribbean became the more popular name to refer to this area after World War II.
   Numerous explorers followed Columbus' path and established settlements, which included a mix of religious outcasts, African slaves, and a small army of pirates. This blended mix of African and European cultures and languages helped transformed the large group of islands into a premier tourist destination.
   Tourists are attracted to the Caribbean because of its climate, seaside tropical atmosphere and culture. Fishing, sailing and lounging at the beach are the most popular activities for tourists. Golf is especially popular in Jamaica, which features accommodating weather and one-of-a- kind terrain. Visitors can see outpourings of unique Caribbean culture everywhere they go from the New Years Day Junkanoo Parade, a combination of Mardi Gras and African tribal ritual, in downtown Nassau in the Bahamas to Trinidad and Tobago's Carnival, a large outpouring of energy and creativity.
   The Caribbean climate is tropical, moderated by the prevailing northeast trade winds. Individual climatic conditions depend on elevation. Typically, sea level experiences little variation in temperature, regardless of the time of the day or season. For example, in Kingston, Jamaica, the mean temperature is 26 degrees Celsius, but in Mandeville, at a little over 600 meters in elevation, temperatures have dipped as low as 10?C.
   There are few natural resources in the Caribbean islands. Jamaica contains extensive deposits of bauxite, some of which is mined and processed locally into aluminum for export to the United States, which is its largest market. Many of the islands contain small deposits of copper, lead, manganese, and zinc, but they are not commercially viable. What the territories do possess are beautiful beaches and a pleasant climate, which have made tourism the Caribbean's economic backbone.

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