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by
Paris Permenter & John Bigley
Looking for a way to heat up your romance? The
answer just might lie in the sunny Caribbean, a
destination filled with enough sun and sand to
put the sizzle into every lovelife. You'll find
the islands dotted with romantic resorts but
when it's time to get out and do a little
sightseeing, where are the best places for
lovers to explore? Here are some favorites with
romantic-minded travelers:
Diamond Waterfalls and Gardens, St. Lucia.
Blooming with tropical splendor, garden trails
lead to the Diamond Waterfalls, a cascade that
leaves a spray of "diamond" twinkles in the air.
If you stop by on a Sunday, you can also enjoy a
soak in the mineral baths originally built by
French King Louis XVI for use by his troops.
The Baths, Virgin Gorda, British Virgin
Islands. This beach is littered with massive
granite boulders as smooth as riverbed stones.
They form shadowy caves perfect for a
clandestine kiss.
Y.S. Falls, Jamaica. Although the north
coast's Dunns' River Falls is far more visited,
these secluded falls offer couples a much
quieter paradise. Cascading in steps through
tropical forest, the falls can be climbed with
the help of a guide then swimmers can enjoy
clear waters under a canopy of ferns.
Old San Juan, Puerto Rico. Dotted with
historic sites and rich with the atmosphere of
Spanish conquistadors, here couples can stroll
hand-in-hand where lovers have literally walked
for centuries. The most recognized site in Old
San Juan is Fuerte San Felipe del Morro, a fort
better known as El Morro.
Boca Tabla, Curaçao. Pounding Atlantic
waves carved this sea cave. Kneeling in the
darkness of the sea cave, you'll watch the surge
of crystal blue waves as they come within feet
of you, roaring into the cave and back out to
sea.
West End, Negril, Jamaica. Negril's
famous Seven Mile Beach gives way to rugged
cliffs on its west side and here visitors find
one of the best sunset lookouts in the
Caribbean. Every day, crowds arrive at Rick's,
one of the region's best known sunset bars, for
the chance to watch another island day draw to a
close.
South Peninsula, St. Kitts. Until a few
years ago, this stretch of land was accessible
only by boat. Today a modern highway makes the
island's most beautiful, pristine beaches
accessible. Keep an eye out for the vervet
monkeys that live in this remote region.
Natural bridge, Aruba. This symbol of
Aruba marks the line where tumultuous sea waves
crash against the windward coast. Walk out on
the bridge for a cool sea spray and a
breathtaking view.
Paradise Point, St. Thomas. Aboard
ski-lift gondolas, you'll rise to one point that
never sees snow: the top of Flag Hill for a view
of the Charlotte Amalie harbor dotted with
cruise ships. Gondolas ascend to the point from
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. every day.
Maracas Bay, Trinidad. About an hour from
Port of Spain, the drive to this area is a treat
in itself, winding through the Northern Range
with views of forests where species such as
howler and capuchin monkeys, ocelot, Amazon
parrots, and wild pigs can be found. The beach
at Maracas Bay offers a full day of fun and is
the place to see and be seen in Trinidad.
Husband and wife team Paris Permenter and John
Bigley have authored over 20 guidebooks and also
edit the FREE
Lovetripper.com , a romantic travel magazine
featuring worldwide destinations.
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