by Lau Vidal

People often say that traveling is without a doubt an activity full of experiences, life lessons, and changes. Moreover, some of them can describe a trip as a transcending connection between oneself and the other country's culture, cuisine, nature, places, inhabitants or fellow travelers.

That is why focusing on the travel's details is a pivot or axis along the way. Beyond the logistics such as the choice of destinations, tickets, time tables or touristic activities, there is a way of how to live the trip that guarantees either an astonishing or disastrous experience. In other words, will you live the same experience traveling by plane, by boat or on a road trip?

Just in case you're looking for a journey with unforgettable memories, mesmerizing sunsets, and a desire for movement, renting a boat over a week can be an excellent option; especially when there are routes that invite us to discover places with a taste of happiness, colors full of nature and paradisaical pleasures. Among the unmissable places to go on a boat trip is the Caribbean, there are five spots considered both a natural treasure of white sand and tropical jungle and an ideal space for water activities and exciting nightlife.

Antigua y Barbuda

The island is considered a synonym of tropical paradise with beaches, white-sanded bays, and coral reefs waters. Arriving by boat along its coasts invite us to walk through its flora, virgin beaches, and restaurants, and also to enjoy its traditional Caribbean personality with a British trace.

It is a nation located at the East side of the Caribbean Sea, and it's part of the Antillas islands (along Guadalupe island, Montserrat, Saint Cristobal Nieves, and Saint Bartholomew). The official language is English, although the most spoken is the vernacular language Antiguan and Barbudan Creole. The currency is the East Caribbean dollar (XCD) and the main nautical ports are English Harbour, Shirley Heights, Green Island, Deep Bay, Great Bird Island, Carlise Bay, and English Harbour Marina.

Grenada

Granada is the place where the beauty of nature and the warmth of people merge into a relaxed lifestyle. However, here activities are guaranteed for all tastes: hiking trails, a marine sculpture park (for diving), romantic sunsets, warm and friendly local life, cricket and dreamy virgin beaches.

The best beach on the island is the bay of Grand Anse, where palm trees and almond trees in the sand become the ideal place to taste lambis (marine snails). The official language is English, although other languages ​​spoken are English and French Creole from Granada. The currency is the Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD), and it is a tourist destination described as interesting, exciting and unforgettable.

The main ports of Granada are Port Louis Marina, Grand Base Bay, Antonie Bay, Tyrrell Bay Marina 'Carricou', Canouan Clifton and Ronde Island. The benefits of traveling to Granada in a rented boat are freedom of movement to each of its bays and coasts.

Isla Guadalupe

Known as the butterfly-shaped island with open wings, the island of Guadalupe is nature in its purest state: its beaches, jungles, and mountains are in a permanent state of virginity. In a few kilometers of the tranquility of the sand, you can glimpse the wonders of the jungle and the mountains.

On this island, coral reefs, natural aquariums, sugarcane crops, turquoise lagoons, culinary specialties such as the "Tourment d'amour" (coconut cake) and evenings on small terraces with wooden tables and drinks stand out. The official language is French, which is why it is a member of the European Union. The currency is the euro and is considered a tourist destination of hedonistic beauty. It is ideal to visit the island by boat and explore its two main islands: Basse-Terre and Grande-Terre.

Santa Lucía

The paradisaical beaches and the volcanic landscapes are the most representative images of this island. There are tropical forests, agricultural fields and a volcano that impresses from a distance. And the Pitons are considered a World Heritage Site due to their exotism.

In addition to sailing in Santa Lucia, the main water sports in this site are windsurfing, water skiing, snorkeling, and diving to explore corals, sea turtles, whales, and seahorses. The main beaches of Santa Lucia are Reduit Beach, Virgie Beach, Marigot Bay and Rodney Bay Marina, whose accessibility is exclusive by boat.

The official languages are English and the Antillean Creole. The currency is the Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD), and the main attractions are Mount Fortune, Diamond Falls, and the mangroves.

Martinica

It is a Caribbean paradise with French influences, whose motto is to enjoy life at its best. Here the hurry disappears, and people enjoy the eternity of the exoticism. Martinique's personality is carefree and warm, smiling all the time.

Among the main nautical activities that attract tourists is the practice of sailing, windsurfing, water skiing, sea kayaking, diving, diving, fishing, and jet skis; However, there are also trails to make routes on foot, by bicycle or on horseback. Currently, the Paris of the Antilles, or Saint Pierre, is a tourist attraction that is called The Little Pompeii of the Caribbean.

Other tourist attractions are the Regional Natural Park, the Playa de Salinas and the closed bay of Le Marin. The official language is French, which is why it is a member of the European Union. The currency is the euro, and it is considered a France brought to the Caribbean. To reach different points of La Martinique, you need a boat to arrive at the main ports: Le Marin, Anses d'Arlet, Saint Pierre, Portsmouth, Les Saintes, and Roseau

There you go! Just a few places that will blow your mind up with their beauty! Go out and visit them!

by Lau Vidal

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