http://caribbean-region.com/travel Honeymoon Destination Caribbean : Golf in Caribbean, Food and Shopping Guide of Caribbean, Map and Information Fri, 29 Dec 2006 18:26:18 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en San Juan Bay The San Juan Bay is the busiest ocean port in the Caribbean bringing a good percentage of the region's trade and over one million visitors a year on cruise ships. The bayside shops carry everything from gold jewelery to island arts and crafts. It can best be viewed ... http://caribbean-region.com/travel/88/san-juan-bay.html Altos de Chavón In Altos de Chavon, art is everywhere and everyone here breathes art. The artistic community here, dedicated to cultural exchange, has created an impressive architectural monument to the creative spirit. Located on the edge of a canyon that dramatically opens out onto the Chavon River, the Altos de ... http://caribbean-region.com/travel/87/altos-de-chavon.html Crashboat Beach Crashboat Beach is so named because of the rescue boats that departed from this location to come to the aid of fighter planes at the former Ramey Air Force Base. Beach festivals are often held here because the beach's infrastructure includes boardwalks, barbecue pits, restaurants, playgrounds, telephones, picnic huts, ... http://caribbean-region.com/travel/86/crashboat-beach.html Cuevas de Bellamar This 45-minute journey into the underworld takes the visitor through 300 meters of the 500-metre cave system known as the Cuevas de Bellamar. These caves were discovered in 1861 and soon became one of Cuba's main tourist attractions because of the beauty of the secondary formations. Throughout the ... http://caribbean-region.com/travel/85/cuevas-de-bellamar.html Los Tres Ojos Declared a tourist attraction in 1970, the floors of these caves are filled with beautiful circular lakes fed by the Brujuelas, a subterranean river. The sulfurous waters of the first lake, discovered in 1916, are only 20 feet deep. The second, named La Nevera or "refrigerator" in English, ... http://caribbean-region.com/travel/84/los-tres-ojos.html Playa Balneario Luquillo Balneario de Luquillo is considered by many to be one of the most popular public beaches in northeastern Puerto Rico. And rightfully so, since it offers a full range of services. Here you will find cafeterias, public bathrooms with showers, access for disabled people, and an ample parking ... http://caribbean-region.com/travel/83/playa-balneario-luquillo.html Zona Colonial Bordering the Ozama River, this area boasts cobblestone streets and an impressive group of buildings dating back to the 16th century. The Colonial Zone of Santo Domingo permits us to travel back through more than 500 years of history and architecture. The palaces have been converted into fascinating museums, ... http://caribbean-region.com/travel/82/zona-colonial.html Blue Lagoon Island & Stingray City If you're looking for a day trip that will remain in your memory forever, this is the place to go. Take a boat 30 minutes away from Nassau, and you'll find yourself in a private island paradise. Snorkel, sail, shop, dine and dance to live ... http://caribbean-region.com/travel/81/blue-lagoon-island-stingray-city.html Paseo de la Princesa Located in the southern tip of Old San Juan, this stylish promenade hosted a former Spanish prison, which now houses the Puerto Rico Tourism Company. It offers breathtaking views of the San Juan Bay and is bordered by a huge colonial wall. Several cultural activities are held ... http://caribbean-region.com/travel/80/paseo-de-la-princesa.html El Yunque One of the oldest protected areas in the Western Hemisphere, this pristine expanse looks much as it did when Christopher Columbus visited Puerto Rico 500 years ago. Start at the Portal Tropical Forest Center, and then follow a hiking trail to explore the natural splendors of this ecosystem, including ... http://caribbean-region.com/travel/79/el-yunque.html