After the hectic end of 2009, what a good way to begin the new year, but to relax on the beach in the Caribbean. For this purpose, we offer you to take a look at the top 10 best Caribbean islands, where you can relax next year.
1. Saint John – the best Caribbean island, with well-preserved nature
This is the smallest populated and the least developed island located east of St. Thomas.
Two thirds of Saint John island are protected as part of Virgin Islands National Park – in 1956 Laurance Rockefeller donated the first 5 000 acres of the federal government.
2. Virgin Gorda – the best island on which you can enjoy the peace and quiet
The most eastern of the British Virgin Islands, the small island Virgin Gorda is carefree and idle, like Saint John, most of the island is a protected park. It is not particularly easy to reach – you will have to take a ferry.
3. Harbor Island – the best for shopping
Harbor is one of the oldest settlements in the Bahamas.
This strip of land, 6 kilometers long, is five minutes away from North Eleuthera, by water taxi.
Colorful houses are arranged near the port and beyond are magnificent villas owned by wealthy locals and the fashion crowd that “discovered” the island’s pink beaches in the 80′s of last the century.
4. Saba – the best for adventure
Eight square kilometers of “inactive volcano with a thin curved path, the Dutch part of Saba is one of the best preserved islands in the Caribbean. Despite the fact that almost no sand, rich wildlife, tropical forests and protected reefs tempt those looking for adventurers and nature lovers. Since this is the only short flight or a short trip by ferry from St. Martin, the island is ideal for day trippers.
5. Nevis – the best authentic experiences in the Caribbean
This island has a flat coastline that soar to tropical forest surrounding Mount Nevis. The island creates an intimate atmosphere, partly because it’s tiny (population is 11 000 people) but also because its development was controlled without hotels, skyscrapers.
6. Anguilla – island with the best beaches
Almost in the shadow of nearby Saint Martin, with views of Saint Bart in clear days, Anguilla is flat and sandy and remains relatively undeveloped compared with its neighbors. However, it is still home to some of the most luxurious resorts and villas.
7. Bermuda – the best for golf
British royal colony sits in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean about 1000 kilometers from east coast to approximately the same width as the town of Savannah in Georgia. Only two hours from York and Boston, the site is intended for a destination for quick and easy holiday.
8. Grenadines – the best for navigation
More than 30 tiny islands (most uninhabited) stretch as advanced sail over 70 kilometers in the southeastern Caribbean Sea. Each has its own specific type of bridge, where the rich and famous are to be found to quiet fishing island of Mayreau Bekyua up with only one road and electricity since 2003
9. St. Bart – the best with their views
Glamorous, starred and ultra-exclusive, St. Bart’s manages to keep the crowds away, despite the fact that he is only 25 kilometers (10-minute flight) from the tourist St Martin.
10. Viekues – the best holiday
When the U.S. Navy closed its base Viekues, northeast of Puerto Rico, the experts predicted that this tranquil get away will become the next St. Bart’s. Although significant work has picked the place is still playful and relaxed.
