The island of Bonaire, located in the Dutch Caribbean (southern Caribbean) and 30% of arrivals on Bonaire are repeat visitors. Bonaire has the reputation of being laid back, slower paced and very tranquil. The good news is that while this is all quite true, the island also offers a lively nightlife, fun places to visit and world class restaurants. Over the last two decades, Bonaire has consistently ranked as the finest snorkeling and scuba diving destination in the Caribbean. There is plenty more to do here. The unusually steady trade winds that wash over the island create ideal conditions for world-class windsurfing, and the sere beauty of its semi-desert landscape is home to an outlandish assortment of wildlife.

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Martinique is like a bit of France set down in the tropics. Islanders love to wear Paris fashions, drink french wines and eat croissants. Island music pouring out of tape players, bars and nightclubs will cue you that Martiniquans have a culture of their own. They are proudly West Indian in the Creole traditions. Martinique is warm year-round, with temperatures usually peaking 85°F during the day. The best time to go to Martinique is the slightly cooler, drier season February to May when temperatures average about 26°C or 85°F.

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Jamaica is the third largest island in the Caribbean, and the most populous English speaking island and the resort vacation destination for tens of thousands every year. The island of Jamaica is home to the Blue Mountains inland and is surrounded by a narrow coastal plain with glorious coastlines. Most major towns and both cities are located on the coast or in close proximity. The major towns include the capital city of Kingston, Portmore, Spanish Town, Mandeville, Ocho Rios, Port Antonio, and the city of Montego Bay.

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