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The warm seas of the Caribbean are perfect for a sailing vacation, . Whether you're looking
for a crewed or a bareboat holiday, the Caribbean is sure to please
all sailors.
The Eastern Caribbean is one of the world's finest sailing areas. From St. Thomas
in the north to Trinidad and Tobago in the south, each island offers distinctive landscapes
and cultures all within easy sailing distance of each other.
The unique character of each of these Caribbean Islands draws visitors back year after year for
the opportunity to explore new sights, revisit favorite hideaways and experience a new Caribbean
Adventure. Beaches and
secluded bays lie just around the corner from sophisticated resorts, restaurants, yacht clubs
and marinas.
The many differing cultures and landscapes ensure that there is a surprise waiting at every
landfall, you will find there is one characteristic that remains delightfully constant throughout the
region: the typically-Caribbean relaxed and laid-back atmosphere.
Yachts catering to every taste and need can be found in the Caribbean Islands charter fleets, just decide between a fully crewed yacht or a
"sail-it-yourself" bareboat.
Some of Caribbean Lime favorite places to sail.
St. Vincent, an island of spectacular
views, and the Grenadines offer excellent sailing conditions. Bequia and the island of Mustique
nearby, are perhaps most famous as the holiday destination of celebrities and royalty alike. Try the
Tobago Cays too - perfect secluded beaches.
Grenada,The southernmost tip of the Grenada
you will find sparkling streams, waterfalls and golden beaches making Grenada, for many, the most beautiful of the
Windwards.
Trinidad and Tobago. A complete change of pace, home of the
Carnival, steel bands and calypso. Here you can dance in the streets and party till dawn, retreating
finally to the peace and calm of your yacht to watch the Caribbean sunrise.
The US Virgin Islands have a distinct culture of their own. With short passages
between them, hopping from one island to another is easy. The natural beauty of St. John is an experience reserved only for those who are
lucky to visit it by boat as it cannot be reached any other way.
Explore the coral gardens surrounding St. Croix, with its historic sights and photogenic landscape dotted with windmills, you'll find there is
also much pleasure ashore. Dock in St. Thomas with its first-class resorts, sophisticated
restaurants and duty-free shopping.
The largest of the British Leeward Islands, Antigua,
with its famous 365 beaches, the Nelson's Dockyard is
also a national park with restored warehouses, boutiques, inns and restaurants.
From Montserrat, the most southerly of the Leewards, sail south through the French islands of
Guadeloupe and Martinique, stopping off at Dominica, a paradise for nature
lovers, en route.
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