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The Caribbean is comfortably located in the geographical “depression” between Northern and South America. Large and small, sunny and tasty, firmly inhabited by tourists and uninhabited, the Caribbean islands are a paradise for people tired of running around and lovers of tranquility in life, and at the same time one of the most popular destinations beach exotica.

On more than fifty islands Caribbean Sea There is a perfect combination of natural and man-made: the rich heritage of the colonial past in the form of a mass of house-museums and pompous mansions emphasizes the exotic nature, where the greenery of tropical forests gives way to volcanic landscapes, and the expanses of coffee plantations give way to thickets of sugar cane and bananas.

What does the Caribbean include?

The Caribbean includes Great and Little Antilles. The first include those “stretching” to the mainland 4 large islands: Cuba, Haiti, Jamaica and Puerto Rico. The second includes small geographical formations, in turn divided into leeward and windward islands: the bustling Bahamas and authentic Turks and Caicos, divided between the USA and Great Britain Virgin Islands, outlandish Antigua and Barbuda, discovered by Columbus Guadeloupe and the birthplace of Josephine Beauharnais Martinique, Grenada, Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago, and finally - Dominica, famous for the saga of Jack Sparrow. By the way, the island of Curacao (the one that gave the name to the popular liqueur) is also located here.

When is the best time to fly to Caribbean resorts?

Different Caribbean islands have slightly different climates, ranging from temperate tropical to humid. At any time of the year, the temperature here is not lower than +25°C, varying up to approximately +30°C. The water off the coast is also very warm - from 22°C to 26°C all year round. The rainy season begins in September and lasts until November inclusive. There is also quite a lot of rainfall in May. But September and October are the period of hurricanes in the Caribbean islands; before traveling during this period, it is better to make sure the situation is safe.

"Crown" Caribbean cuisine

Caribbean cuisine - recipes from thousands of islands and islets Central America. Local Indian traditions are smoothly but firmly intertwined here with the culinary habits and new products of Europeans, Asians, and Africans brought at different times. The result is Caribbean cuisine - as bright, colorful and rich as the entire nature of this region, as generous and interesting as the local residents. No wonder Columbus once called these islands “the Garden of Eden on Earth.”

The basis of the dishes here is the “Indian trio” - corn, beans and pumpkin. They are eaten boiled and stewed, and they are used to make flour for flatbreads, porridges and soups. Vegetables are stuffed or added to stews.

In addition to the ancient “trinity”, wheat, yams, yucca, sweet potatoes, potatoes, salads, tomatoes, onions, zucchini, peppers imported from different parts of the world are cultivated and prepared here... Very popular dishes in the Caribbean: local bean soup, corn porridge with cinnamon and vanilla , salsa with red onion and pineapple, rice with tomatoes and even beans and rice (one of the traditional dishes)!

Do you know that, according to some researchers, the term “barbecue” comes exactly from these places? This is what the local Indians called the process of frying meat over a hole with an open fire (“barba koa”). In fact, even today this is the most traditional way of cooking.

The islands' main exports are coffee and sugar. Moreover, both plants from which they are produced are not local, but brought long ago by settlers: coffee trees from Arabia, sugar cane from the Canary Islands. Now guess what the most popular drink is here? That's right, rum! And this is hardly a joke, although, of course, they also love coffee here. Especially sweet, with cane sugar. But sugar cane is much more readily used on the islands to prepare the local symbol - rum, of which there are several varieties. All of them in their pure form and as part of numerous cocktails can be tasted in the Caribbean.

Cost of a trip to the Caribbean?

Country tour price Caribbean starts from 3 5,000 rubles per person based on double occupancy for 9 nights. But the price, as always, depends on the seasonality of the trip and the star rating of the desired hotel.

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Pirates and drug lords, tropical forests and dormant volcanoes, comfortable hotels and uninhabited islands - all this is the Caribbean.

Five dozen islands scattered between North and South America are the territory of more than 30 countries.

You need to visit this multinational paradise at least once, especially since after your first visit here you will not want to relax anywhere else.

Well, for those who are already seriously planning a vacation to the Caribbean islands, all that remains is to choose one of a dozen best places and go to BiletyPlus.ru in search of the most economical tickets and accommodation options.

Cuba

Holidays in Cuba are not cheap and only very wealthy people can afford them. At the same time, traveling young people are sure that it is enough to save up money for air travel, and on the island of freedom itself you can live without money at all.

Holidays in Cuba are of interest to many people and will appeal to people of all ages. Here you can enjoy the almost advent of communism, try the legendary rum and cigars, dance until the morning on the beaches or explore ancient monuments and museums. And, of course, diving, snorkeling, trips on snow-white yachts and other water activities.

Another advantage is that Russians do not need visas to Cuba.

Haiti

Hidden between Cuba and Puerto Rico is the small state of Haiti. The island of the same name on which it is located is famous for the fact that only on it two capitals exist simultaneously.

The island originated from a cooled volcano, so its topography is very unusual. Rugged rocky shores with hundreds of tiny bays invite you to a secluded holiday, and many fast rivers promise an unforgettable rafting experience.

However, even if you are not a supporter extreme species vacation, Haiti can give you a good dose of adrenaline, because earthquakes are not uncommon here.

Jamaica

If you want not only relaxation, but also excursions, visit the Bob Marley house-museum, go to the Duns River waterfalls and raft on a bamboo raft.

Puerto Rico

The small rocky island, surrounded by many uninhabited islets, is also a great place to relax. Puerto Rico is most interesting to those who value privacy, inexpensive hotels and beautiful nature. Boat rental is practiced here, so if you are tired of socializing, rent a boat and go to any of the neighboring islands - 90% of them are uninhabited.

There are no predators here, so the only ones you should be wary of on your voyages are tiny coca frogs. They are so small that it is almost impossible to see them, but the sounds they make can deafen a person.

Barbados

An ideal place for diving and water skiing is Barbados. Snow-white sandy beaches, tropical forests, noisy parties until dawn and quality service will turn your holiday here into a continuous fairy tale.

By the way, nudism and topless recreation are prohibited in conservative Barbados - strict British traditions have an effect. Otherwise, everything is fine here. We can recommend this island to families with children, because unlike most Caribbean islands, Barbados has enough museums, excursions, and “pirate” exotica.

Tortuga

An island shaped like a giant one sea ​​turtle, has been a center of piracy for centuries. It was here that rum flowed like a river, everything that could be obtained on the seas was traded, and three centuries later the legendary “Pirates of the Caribbean” were filmed.

Tortuga is now completely safe, but the Jolly Roger can still be found anywhere on the island. Cafes, hotels, clubs, yachts and even laundries here are decorated in a pirate style to attract the attention of tourists.

Trinidad and Tobago

The tiny state, located on seven islands, is an option for those who dream of untouched nature and are supporters of ecotourism. There is peace and quiet on the islands almost all year round; you can only hear the rustling of the surf and the singing of tropical birds.

However, in March everything changes, because it’s carnival time. Songs, dances, round-the-clock fiery rhythms and a festive atmosphere accompany the carnival days.

But during Easter week it is worth going to the island of Tobago. Unique goat racing takes place here - the process is both exciting and incredibly fun.

Grenada

Grenada is the most peaceful island in Caribbean region. Endless beaches, hotels for every taste and budget, very affordable prices and incredible low level crime make it a pleasant place for a quiet holiday.

There is little entertainment here, but there are plenty of excursions through the forests, rafting on fast rivers and secluded beaches with golden sand. If you are not lazy and rent a car, you can see the entire island in a week.

Antigua and Barbuda

This state consists of only three islands, but each one is worth a visit. The largest - Antigua - has 365 beaches, all hotels, restaurants, bars and basic urban infrastructure are concentrated.

Barbuda, an island of coral origin, has all the conditions for diving. Dozens of boats depart in this direction every day, and tourists from all over the world plunge into the vibrant underwater world.

Well, on desert island Redonda is a park. It won’t take a long excursion to see it, because the island’s area is only one square kilometer. However, it is still beautiful and worth admiring.

Dominican Republic

Ancient buildings, luxurious carnivals, beautiful girls and ever-increasing prices - welcome to . The popularity of this destination is also growing day by day, and people start booking tours there six months in advance.

All the attractions here are concentrated in Santo Domingo, and the rest of the territory delights with beaches, tropical forests, bright colors and a million entertainments.

Supporters active rest can choose from ten aquatic species sports, hiking and horseback riding and lots of extreme entertainment. Well, those who came to relax can calmly enjoy the cleanliness white sand and the quality of beach service.

What you like - secluded bays or bustling beaches - depends only on you. But the Caribbean is good because it can satisfy any request. Well, if this trip seems too expensive to you, go to BiletyPlus.ru and see otherwise.

Autumn is perhaps the most treacherous time of the Caribbean year, characterized by particularly tricky weather conditions and unpredictability. The fact is that in the fall from Atlantic Ocean Tropical cyclones, accompanied by heavy rains and hurricanes, hit the Caribbean.

Masters of all the world's oceans except the Arctic, tropical hurricanes (aka cyclones, aka typhoons) remain one of the most mysterious and dangerous natural phenomena nature. The most powerful of them, the so-called super-hurricanes, are comparable in their destructive energy to a nuclear explosion (!).

Hurricanes are born far in the ocean due to atmospheric disturbances caused by pressure surges and overheating of the ocean surface above 27 °C. Under certain conditions, this “outrage” develops into a whole “scandal”: a huge vortex funnel, the “eye of the hurricane,” is formed at its epicenter.

The problem is further aggravated by the fact that a hurricane never comes alone: ​​hurricanes are always accompanied by heavy downpours, thunderstorms, gusty winds and stormy seas.

It is impossible to know for sure when and where exactly the next hurricane will originate, or with any force it will hit the shore - one thing is known for certain: it will come, and it will come this fall!

To understand the mechanism of tropical hurricanes, I invite you to familiarize yourself with the map of hurricane zones the globe:

As you can see, in the Caribbean (zone 7), hurricane season begins in June and lasts until the end of November with a peak in September.

Depending on the strength of the wind, hurricanes are divided into three categories:

• Tropical depressions (50…65 km/h),
• Tropical storms (65…120 km/h)
• and hurricanes themselves (above 120 km/h), which in turn are divided into 5 subcategories. The most dangerous of them are super hurricanes, blowing with wind speeds of over 250 km/h.

Hurricane fronts in the Caribbean islands are variable and depend on the island's proximity to the equator. The northern Caribbean islands that are farthest from the equator suffer more from hurricanes: the further south the island is, the greater the chance it has NOT to fall into the danger zone.

It’s clear now why the famous resort islands of Saint Barth and Saint Martin ( northern islands French West Indies) suffer from hurricanes more than southern Guadeloupe and Martinique:

• Saint Barth and Saint Martin - once every 6 years,
• Guadeloupe - once every 8 years,
• Martinique - once every 10 years.

The mechanism of hurricane development can be clearly seen from the super-hurricane Matthew that recently swept through the Caribbean, October 2016.

The island of Haiti suffered the most from Matthew, but everyone suffered nuts, right down to the coast of Florida (Haiti was at the epicenter, and Florida was in the final phase of the hurricane).

The French West Indies were even more fortunate: while passing through our latitudes, Hurricane Matthew had not yet had time to gain destructive power, and therefore we “got away” with a tropical storm.

Alas, it is impossible to calculate the trajectory of tropical hurricanes 100% accurately. This means it is impossible to calculate on which particular Caribbean island you can “sit out” the harmful cyclone season without risk to health. But even if your island is “blown away” this time, unstable windy weather, frequent rains and rough seas are guaranteed.

Incl. succumbing to the temptation of low autumn flight fares and tour operator discounts on autumn holiday in the Caribbean, you risk spoiling both your vacation and your nerves.

Well, what if “what the hell is not joking!” and “what Russian doesn’t like driving fast?” at least try not to go to the Caribbean in September - the most dangerous month of the cyclonic season.

It is in September-October that the peak of bad weather occurs on the island. Guadeloupe.

The most destructive hurricanes in the modern history of the French West Indies occurred at this time: super-hurricane Hugo - in September 1989, with its epicenter on the island. Guadeloupe; super hurricane Luis - in September 1995, with its epicenter on the island of St. Maarten.

The latter, by the way, was included in the pages of the book “Caribbean: Restaurant under the Palm Trees” by the English authors Melinda and Robert Blanchard, I recommend it.

Traditionally in winter period Many ultra-high netizens go on vacation and travel around the Caribbean, bask in their own or rented villas and yachts. But over the past couple of years, when the issue of a second passport has become increasingly popular (according to The Wealth report, 39% of Russian ultra-high netizens have it and this figure is only increasing every year).

Ultra-high net worth individuals are those whose net assets are at least $30 million.

Demand for Caribbean passport programs has also increased significantly. Thus, according to Knight Frank, this winter the number of requests for the purchase of real estate in the Caribbean has doubled. The entry threshold is low compared to other programs, starting at $100,000, and passports provide a huge number of benefits for the holder and his family.

Knight Frank Director of Overseas Real Estate Marina Shalaeva spoke about the most popular immigration programs and islands for recreation and yachting. Usually, buying real estate on exotic islands occurs when a person already has a lot, if not everything: a dacha on Rublyovka, a villa on the Cote d'Azur, and an apartment in London. This is at least the fifth property.

A villa in Barbados or an apartment in the Dominican Republic is primarily a purchase for recreation and hobby, however, due to immigration programs and investment prospects, more and more real estate is being bought here specifically for investment (and not only ultra-high-net-worth investors).

Investors can expect attractive returns from the rental business: the tourist flow on the islands is about 46 million people per year, while the cost of rent can reach over 18 thousand dollars per week of stay, and citizenship programs for investment in real estate provide the opportunity for visa-free entry into the Schengen countries , UK, Singapore and Hong Kong.

Based on requests from ultra-wealthy clients, we have identified the top 5 most popular locations in the Caribbean, where the main demand of wealthy Russians is concentrated.

Saint Kitts and Nevis

A state consisting of two island federations. The capital, Basseterre, is located on the island of St. Kitts, where the bulk of the population lives. This location attracts diving enthusiasts: there are approximately 400 sunken ships near the islands. The island has many interesting options for recreation: from sports complexes, golf courses, tennis, a riding club, a new marina and everything you need for yachting and surfing, to SPA programs in hotels and authentic restaurants. There are numerous routes across the islands excursion routes In Nevis, plantations and ancient architecture are especially popular among tourists.

St. Kitts and Nevis also has a lucrative passport program - the oldest in the Caribbean - where participation can be secured through the purchase of property on the islands. The price per square meter on the island of St. Kitts varies from 3.5 to 4 thousand dollars. The minimum investment threshold is $200 thousand, and the investor has the right to sell the property after seven years of owning it. Basically, this budget purchases rooms in five-star hotels, which are subsequently managed and rented out with a yield of 3-4%. As a rule, investors purchase properties here solely to participate in the program, and they themselves rarely vacation, since it is not very convenient to get there. For those who are especially sophisticated, you can buy luxury villas here on a budget from 1.5 to 10 million dollars and leave for the winter. After all, this is one of the the most beautiful islands in the world.

St. Kitts and Nevis is also the leader in the number of visa-free entry countries - 154 countries, including the Schengen countries and the UK.

Barbados

The island of Barbados is located in the eastern Caribbean. The island's most popular beach, Accra Beach on the southern coast, is loved by fans of active recreation. Here you can swim with turtles, dive to coral reefs, kayaking, surfing or windsurfing. For more have a relaxing holiday The Hasting Rocks coastline is suitable for children. At the end of November, the Barbados Food and Rum Festival takes place here, where it is worth tasting the dishes local cuisine. Large-scale celebrations also take place on Barbados Independence Day - November 30th. On this day, all the buildings of the city are lavishly decorated, a military parade is held and various fairs are organized.

Real estate prices in Barbados are quite affordable: the cost per square meter on the island is about 2.2-2.5 thousand dollars. Our buyers are considering both small houses by the sea with an area of ​​170 sq. m and luxury villas with an area of ​​1.8 thousand sq. m. Prices for villas on the first line of the sea start from $3 million, and further from the sea in less prestigious areas you can purchase house from 325 thousand dollars. Prices for small apartments with an area of ​​45 sq. m start from 175 thousand dollars.

Saint Lucia

Saint Lucia is a paradise for a calm and peaceful holiday. Everything is here: from cozy little beaches and bays to colorful wildlife tropical forest. Fans of active recreation can climb the volcano and swim in a natural spring with a waterfall. The entertainment infrastructure is also developed here - there are kayaks and catamarans, you can go snorkeling and windsurfing. Many hotels have SPA centers. In November, the main yacht regatta of the season, the Atlantic Cruiser Rally, takes place on the island. The race track runs from Gran Canaria to Canary Islands to Rodney Bay Marina in Saint Lucia.

Saint Lucia is not only an excellent location for yachting and recreation, but also an attractive investment destination. Saint Lucia's passport program is one of the most sought after in the Caribbean: an investor needs to purchase real estate for $300,000 and also pay administrative fees of $50,000. It can be like a luxury holiday villa (exclusive properties can cost up to $35 million), but most properties are priced between $500,000 and $10 million. More than 60% of St. Lucia property buyers are British, but we also receive requests for this location from Russian ultra-high-netters who want to be in solitude and without their compatriots.

The passport program mainly buys managed apartments, which are then rented out to tourists.

Citizenship of Saint Lucia allows visa-free entry into 145 countries, including Schengen countries, the UK, Hong Kong and Singapore. The tax system in Saint Lucia is very lenient: there are no luxury, gift or inheritance taxes, or taxes on assets outside the country.

Dominica

Dominica is a country in the Caribbean Sea, located on the island of the same name. Dominica is the largest of the Windward Islands and is famous for its hot springs and beautiful nature. This is an excellent location for diving and underwater photography, and the Northern Forest Park is home to many exotic birds.

One of the island's most notable real estate options is Dominica's first resort - Cabrits Resort Kempinski. The resort is located in the north-west of the island on the coast of Douglas Bay and is surrounded by Carbis National Park. The buyer is guaranteed an annual interest income of 3-4% per annum. Also, to participate in the passport program, it is possible to purchase even a share, and not the entire apartment. The cost per square meter on the island averages 2 thousand dollars.

Purchasing property on the island also gives you the right to apply for Dominican citizenship. A Dominica passport allows visa-free travel to 137 countries, including Schengen countries, the UK, Singapore and Hong Kong. The main advantage of this passport program is its low cost: the minimum investment amount is $200 thousand.

Antigua and Barbuda - small state in Caribbean waters. The country consists of three islands: Antigua, Barbuda and Redonda. The island of Barbuda suffered greatly after Hurricane Irma, so the main focus is on the island of Antigua. This place is interesting for lovers of diving and snorkeling; you can swim in the company of dolphins and stingrays. The island has courses for golf, tennis, cricket, and all conditions for riding scooters and kayaks.

The cost per square meter in Antigua is slightly higher than on other islands and averages from 3.5-4 thousand dollars. Villas with an average area of ​​150 sq. m can be purchased in the range from 700 thousand to 1 million dollars, and from 300 sq. m - from 2 million dollars.

When purchasing real estate worth over $400,000, an investor can apply for an Antigua and Barbuda passport, which can also include a spouse, dependent children under 26 years of age, and parents over 58 years of age, as in most programs. Nationality of this island state an attractively loyal tax system and the possibility of visa-free visits to 149 countries, including the European Union, Great Britain, Hong Kong and Singapore.

For the passport program, real estate properties are quoted by the government, but this does not limit the buyer, but rather protects him from unverified developers. The investor can purchase land plot, hotel, villa or apartment. There is no shortage of luxury accommodation here. However, mainly buyers participating in the passport program purchase apartments or small houses for recreation and rental.

To summarize, we can say that the Caribbean is one of the most unique and sought-after destinations not only for traveling New Year holidays, but also for the purchase of holiday property - such as a distant dacha or for obtaining a second passport, which opens up limitless opportunities for both the investor and his entire family.

Everyone knows where the Caribbean islands are - in the tropics, between North and South America. Cuba is located closer to the United States, so the sun here is not so hot, and sometimes cool cyclones come from the north. It turns out that due to the more pleasant weather, a holiday in Cuba is easier for those who do not like the heat. But due to the rapid development of industry, the air and water here are not very clean, but the nature and ocean are incredibly beautiful.

The Dominican Republic has a very active sun and a completely unpredictable climate - clear days are easily replaced by downpours, and vice versa. The rainy season in the Caribbean lasts from May to October, but warm tropical showers last for 15 minutes, bringing relief to vacationers, yet the air temperature in the summer months here reaches +35 ° С.

Hurricane season lasts from August to October, and at this time, many hotels and restaurants even close.

Oleg Yarovoy

Travel agency manager

“The holiday season in the Caribbean opens from December and lasts until the end of April. At this time, there is a very comfortable climate and optimal humidity, there are no rains and hurricanes, therefore prices in hotels are 20-50% higher than in summer. The peak season is New Year, Christmas and February carnival. The holiday season by month in Cuba and the Dominican Republic is approximately the same. Most budget holiday— in May, since the rainy season has not yet begun, but prices have already dropped.”

Cuba and Dominican Republic: several differences

If you like a comfortable and relaxing holiday with high level service and you have an unlimited budget, go to the Dominican Republic. This country has a very developed tourism industry, which, combined with a high economic level, creates a special atmosphere of luxury that is so attractive to many tourists. Naturally, the prices here are much higher. But this money is worth it, because you will live in comfortable hotels with well-trained staff, surrounded by incredibly beautiful landscapes, spas, gourmet restaurants and sea ​​activities. The pristine Dominican beaches have many cozy lagoons where you can retire for romance or meditation. In the Dominican Republic, most attractions are natural objects. For example, Bounty Island with snow-white sand and pure water, as well as many other picturesque islands, national parks, waterfalls and mountains.

Cuba is a socialist country; you won’t find luxury or high service here. On the other hand, the prices here are quite affordable. The spirit of the USSR of the 1980s reigns in the country, so if you are interested in the unusual and colorful Cuban history, a trip to Liberty Island will definitely interest you. Soviet cars drive along the streets of Havana, many shops resemble pre-perestroika department stores, and socialist posters hang on the walls of houses. All this revolutionary surroundings, combined with beautiful nature and fiery Latin American dances is real exoticism. Cuba is a party place where fun always reigns, with many exciting festivals taking place, for example the Havana Rum Festival.

Cuban beaches are clean and picturesque, and they also have less algae compared to the Dominican coast. In both countries, they feed well in cafes and restaurants and treat little tourists with warmth.

The most striking sights of Cuba

If you find yourself in Havana, be sure to visit Plaza Vieja - Old Square with an Arabic market located on it - and admire the ancient architecture of the XVIII century. Sit in the evening on the Malecon promenade, watching old men with fishing rods, listening to the sound of the surf and salsa tunes. Stop by the famous Bodeguita del Medio bar, where Hemingway, Marquez and Fidel Castro visited. Here you can smoke a cigar, try Cuban rum and see unusual photographs on the walls telling about the history of Cuba.

U south coast The island is home to the Jardines de la Reina archipelago, the world's third largest coral reef, where people come to dive and see sea turtles.

The list of popular attractions in Cuba includes the Hemingway House Museum with preserved furnishings, one of the largest cemeteries in America with more than 500 beautiful sculptures, monuments and memorials, as well as the Havana Club Rum Museum, where you can learn about the history of the legendary drink and buy a bottle of the real thing. Roma

Cuba is also home to sugar cane plantations, where excursions are constantly organized, while tourists are additionally taken to sugar factories and to a workshop for the production of sugar cane juice with a tasting of the drink. Also check out the Tropicana show, which is held in botanical garden under the starry sky. Salsa, rumba, cha-cha-cha, bright costumes, laughter, sunny beaches, warm ocean, rum, cigars - this is a vacation in Cuba!

Holidays in the Dominican Republic: what you need to see

One of best areas in the Dominican Republic - Punta Cana, where the most picturesque beaches, luxury hotels and huge fields for golf. The province of Samana is famous for its tropical forests, national parks, coconut groves and cozy small beaches, many of which tourists do not know about. Here, humpback whales swim to the shores, and special sea excursions are organized for daredevils who want to swim with the whales. The Nacional del Este Park is interesting for its coral reefs, rich marine flora and fauna, rare birds, tropical forests, beaches and rock paintings indigenous people of the Caribbean islands.

And be sure to take a walk around Zona Colonial - this is the ancient district of Santo Domingo with cobblestone streets, ancient buildings in pastel colors and cozy family coffee shops. Visit the fishing village on Saona Island for a truly relaxing beautiful beach planets' Bahia de las Águilas, accessible only by boat, and swim in the Damayacua Falls in the hills of the Northern Corridor.

In addition, excursions are organized from the capital of the Dominican Republic to Constanta - in the mountains with green forests and statues left over from ancient civilization, trips to Lake Enriquillo, where crocodiles and iguanas live, as well as to the deserted island of Paradise Island and Mangroves, where you can go diving or fishing. By the way, the caught fish will be cooked right in front of you in the fisherman’s cafe.

Beach holidays in the Dominican Republic, sea activities, luxury restaurants and romantic walks across the ocean bring joy and peace. Tourists who have visited the Caribbean claim that if there is paradise on earth, then it is here, in the Dominican Republic...

What to bring from Cuba

“When leaving the Caribbean islands, you want to take a piece of this heavenly happiness with you, so the question arises about souvenirs,” avid traveler Oksana Lyutova shares her experience. — And here I would like to immediately say about one important thing. Souvenirs purchased in the Caribbean must have a license for export, so you need to purchase them either in large shopping centers or in specialized stores at hotels. Otherwise, you will have to part with these wonderful things at customs.”

Cigars and rum are usually brought from Cuba; the Havana Club rum brand is especially popular, many varieties of which are aged for 25 years. Remember that you can take out no more than two liters of drink and no more than 50 cigars per person. Jewelry made from black coral is highly valued, since this stone, according to Cubans, has magical properties. However, when buying at the market, gullible tourists are sometimes sold, instead of coral, a coralline stone similar to it or an artificial fake. Remember that natural coral shimmers red in the light.
Cuba produces good natural cosmetics, nutritional supplements from shark cartilage and sugar cane, high-quality coffee, spices and delicious marmalade made from exotic fruits. They also usually bring original dishes from Cuba as souvenirs. musical instruments, sombrero and images of Che Guevara.