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These 60-or-so islands in the tropical sun have near-perfect conditions for "yachties." The most frequently visited isles are: Tortola, the largest and with some 13,000 population; Virgin Gorda, Jost Van Dyke, Anegada and Peter Island. As might be expected in a British colony, Tortola has a superb, "veddy British" four-acre Botanic Gardens perfect for studying rain forest creatures, orchids, cactus and magnificent tropical plants. |
| Sint Eustatius |
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Sunny Bonaire is a Dutch treat featuring photo, sports and sightseeing opportunities galore. Its picturesque capital with the improbable name of Kralendjik has a rich Dutch heritage and a rebuilt "downtown" that is a must-see. Dutch is the official language but not to worry. English is commonly spoken, also Spanish (the island is just north of the Venezuelan mainland) and Papiamento, a wild mixture of Dutch, Spanish, English and only God knows. |
| Curacao |
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Here is a touch of Denmark-in-the-tropics with all the modern conveniences of living in the U.S.A. The three principal islands are St Thomas; St John, with world-famous Cinnamon Bay National Park and Trunk Bay underwater snorkel trail; and St Croix, the largest, where Columbus anchored his ships and went ashore in 1493. Sight-seeing in these historic islands is a major tourism plus. Cuisine, culture, sports and night life complete the menu for the perfect U.S. Virgin Island vacation of a lifetime. |
| Martinique |
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Sint Eustatius is the official handle of this glitzy, ritzy resort. But everybody calls it St Barts. It is the first choice for the champagne and caviar set who pour their cash and cachet into St Barts with ever-increasing enthusiasm. You can engage in the usual Caribbean rainbow of watersports. As befits a French island, epicures will be treated to some of the finest cuisine on earth. Although French is the official lingo, English is widely used. |
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