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28.07.2023 - 15:35 / theguardian.com
Vibrant, culturally rich and visually stunning – the islands of the Caribbean are like nowhere else on Earth. From cocktails to coral reefs, hiking to heritage, they offer something for all tastes and tempos. Here are seven unmissable highlights of the Caribbean.
Enjoy sunset cocktails on the white sand beaches of Barbados or Jamaica Pristine beaches and perfect sunsets go hand in hand in the Caribbean – as do perfectly made cocktails to enjoy them with. Just pick your favourite beach – be it along the platinum coast of Barbados, or at the heart of the rich, reggae-infused warmth of Jamaica – add a classic mojito or piña colada (cocktails are available to all-inclusive holidaymakers at Sandals Resorts), and watch the sun sink into the limitless blue horizon. Ready to take the sunset experience one step further? At some of its luxury, all-inclusive Jamaica resorts, Sandals has over-water bars, complete with broad hammocks for lazing just above the gently lapping water.
Swim at Grenada’s Concord and Royal Mount Carmel waterfallsFor the ultimate Caribbean waterfall swimming experience, head to Grenada’s Concord and Royal Mount Carmel waterfalls. Royal Mount Carmel are the highest falls on the island, spilling down a wall of dark rock in a curtain of white water and spray, surrounded by tropical jungle. Don’t miss the chance to take a refreshing dip in the pool below – the rock pools and slides make for a perfect place to swim. Concorde falls are actually three beautiful cascades – it’s the second, about 30 minutes’ walk from the first, that you’ll want to get to for a dip. Concord and Royal Mount Carmel are both easy to reach by car from Sandals Grenada.
Hike Jamaica’s Blue and John Crow Mountains national parkIf you thought Jamaica was all about beaches, think again. The Blue and John Crow Mountains national park is a stunning 42,000-hectare area of mist-clad slopes and lush tropical forest, slashed by steep valleys. It’s a fantastic place for hiking, crisscrossed by walking trails and scattered with waterfalls – several of which come with inviting swimming spots. For an unforgettable day out in the hills, hike to 2,256-metre Blue Mountain Peak, the highest point in Jamaica, where you’ll be rewarded with stupendous views out across the island. The national park is a hotspot for birdwatching, with plenty of migratory species along with many that are endemic – Jamaica has the largest number of endemic birds of any island in the Caribbean. The mountains are equally rich in history, having been a stronghold of the Maroons – escaped slaves who established their own communities. A Unesco world heritage site, the national park lies southeast of Sandals Dunn’s River and Sandals Ochi resorts.
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