| So you're planning your next vacation getaway to | | | | Rico, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic. |
| the Caribbean and you're thinking about what kind of | | | | Making Waves |
| things you want to do in this beautiful part of the | | | | During your visit to the Caribbean, you'll be |
| world. Laying out and soaking up some sun all day? | | | | surrounded by the amazing sapphire waters of the |
| Watching a gorgeous island sunset? How about | | | | Caribbean Sea and sparkling Atlantic Ocean, so you'll |
| snoozing the day away in a hammock? If this sounds | | | | have access to a wide variety of watersports and |
| like a waste of vacation time to you, and you want | | | | other aquatic endeavors, like snorkeling, scuba diving, |
| to spend your Caribbean experience enjoying more | | | | and fishing, just to name a few. |
| active pursuits, then have no fear; many of the | | | | People from around the world come to the Caribbean |
| Caribbean Islands offer more than just a day at the | | | | to enjoy its offshore activities in the region's warm, |
| beach and picturesque sunsets. | | | | clear, blue waters. Beneath the calm surface of the |
| Those travelers who are more into adventurous and | | | | Caribbean waters is a wondrous world of colorful and |
| active endeavors while visiting the Caribbean can | | | | exotic ocean wildlife including brilliant fish and coral. |
| spend your days with plenty of exciting activities. Try | | | | Because of its fascinating underwater habitats, the |
| the popular sports of tennis and golf if you enjoy a | | | | Caribbean features some of the most popular dive |
| little friendly competition. There are watersports and | | | | destinations in the world, and is home to various |
| underwater exploration for those who want to get | | | | resorts and hotels that focus especially on the diving |
| their feet wet. And nature-friendly eco-oriented | | | | aspect of visiting the Caribbean by offering special |
| endeavors allow you to become one with the great | | | | dive package. |
| outdoors. All you have to do is decide which activity | | | | Dive resorts and many hotels offer their guests |
| interests you the most, and you're ready for all kinds | | | | equipment rental for scuba diving and snorkeling, and |
| of adventures during your visit to the beautiful and | | | | even provide scuba diving lessons and certification, |
| exciting Caribbean. | | | | because you must have a license and some |
| Caribbean Sports | | | | instruction in order to get the most out of your |
| A lot of hotels and resorts in the Caribbean have | | | | diving experience. |
| packages especially for tennis and golf players to | | | | Volcanic vents, Coral reefs, old shipwrecks, as well as |
| accommodate sports-minded travelers. A lot of the | | | | other underwater formations make great places for |
| major resorts in the region have tennis courts on | | | | scuba divers to explore, and can be an unforgettable |
| location that are available to their guests and by | | | | experience for vacationers of all ages. The cost of |
| reservations for those who aren't staying at the | | | | your dive or snorkeling excursion will vary according |
| hotel. A lot of the time hotels with tennis courts will | | | | to the kind of dive you take, when you go, and |
| offer tennis instruction for various fees, so even if | | | | what kind of certification you want to get. Travelers |
| you're a beginner player, you can still enjoy some | | | | can find great dive spots all over the Caribbean, but |
| great tennis action on your vacation in the Caribbean. | | | | especially on the Cayman and Virgin Islands. |
| If you happen to be in the Caribbean at just the right | | | | Other water-based pursuits that vacationers can |
| time, or if you plan a little bit in advance, you may be | | | | enjoy while vacationing in the Caribbean include |
| able to catch a professional tennis tournament during | | | | fantastic watersports like fishing which is a popular |
| your stay. If you want to spend the daytime hours | | | | activity for many who visit the Caribbean, which has |
| relaxing and soaking up some sun, a lot of hotels | | | | a countless number of fish species dwelling beneath |
| have lighted courts, so you can hit the courts at | | | | the surface of the crystal blue waters. In recent |
| night, which may also be more comfortable than | | | | years, windsurfing has become an extremely popular |
| playing in the hot Caribbean sun. Keep in mind that | | | | watersport in the region. Also, there is kayaking, |
| you may have to pay a little extra for the luxury of | | | | parasailing, water rafting, and many other ways to |
| lighting. | | | | enjoy the waves of the salty Caribbean. |
| In order to guarantee that you get some | | | | Ecological Activities |
| much-coveted court time in the Caribbean, contact | | | | For a lot of travelers, a trip to the Caribbean is the |
| your hotel or other resorts near where you'll be | | | | perfect chance to get back to nature. Several islands |
| staying to see if they have courts available, if the | | | | in the region boast lush landscapes and are home to |
| courts are illuminated, and how much it costs to play. | | | | a variety of exotic animal species. Travelers who are |
| There are several islands in the Caribbean where | | | | more ecologically aware can experience nature in the |
| vacationers can go to find great tennis courts and | | | | Caribbean in a number of ways, such as through |
| facilities, including the Dominican Republic, Aruba, | | | | hiking, camping, and mountain biking. To find out more |
| Puerto Rico, and Jamaica, which feature resorts that | | | | information about outdoor excursions and |
| provide special tennis packages and top-notch | | | | nature-related activities, the best place to start is |
| facilities. | | | | your hotel information desk, which may be able to |
| Golf is also a popular sport for many people visiting | | | | provide you with maps of the island, the names and |
| to the Caribbean. Golf can be a laid-back and relaxing | | | | numbers of rental companies where you can get |
| outing, as well as provide some exciting competition. | | | | camping equipment and mountain bikes, and |
| The beautiful tropical weather in the Caribbean is just | | | | information on local guides that you can hire to show |
| right for enjoying a game of golf almost any time of | | | | you around island trails. |
| year, and many of the region's courses are located in | | | | Hiking is good exercise and can be a great way to |
| beautiful breathtaking settings among majestic | | | | see parts of islands that can't be reached by car. |
| mountains and tropical greenery. Vacationers can find | | | | Hikers can pick from a few different levels of hiking |
| great golf courses throughout the Caribbean, but | | | | difficulty, from leisurely strolls to brisk uphill hikes and |
| especially on the larger islands. The majority of | | | | more strenuous treks. Mountain biking is also another |
| courses are available to visitors and offer equipment | | | | way to get off the beaten path and see areas of |
| for rental as well as golf lessons for various fees. | | | | the island you couldn't see by staying in the city limits. |
| The expenses of golfing on particular greens will vary | | | | Take a trip up the side of a volcano, visit a cascading |
| from course to course, and can range from | | | | waterfall, or do some exotic birdwatching. In the |
| extremely pricey to budget play, so check ahead | | | | Caribbean the ecological possibilities are endless. |
| with the course or golf resort. | | | | If you want your vacation to be an active and |
| Golf players can find courses in the Caribbean that | | | | exciting one while in Caribbean, you won't be at a |
| were designed by world renowned golfers and | | | | loss for things to do in this amazing region of the |
| expert course designers. You can find exciting golf | | | | world, which is rich in various sports and activities. |
| courses and golf resorts on many Caribbean islands | | | | You're sure to have a memorable experience while |
| with some of the best being in the Bahamas, Puerto | | | | enjoying active pursuits in the Caribbean. |