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ports differ extensively from those of the Western Caribbean. raised from level to level so that it can sail over the continental Building A, Suite 102-6, Palm Beach Gardens. The agency
The terrains are typically more rugged, which greatly changes divide. It’s amazing how the canal operates without a single has been serving the travel needs of the South Florida area
the splendor of the visit. Oh, there are still plenty of palm trees water pump, relying simply on gravity. for over a quarter of a century. Contact him at (561) 694-
and beaches, but there is another element added to the mix. Ships that sail the Caribbean are as varied as the cars we 9696 or Aussie@PBGTravel.com.
The vistas from the hills and mountains that typically tower drive. They vary from comfortable large vessels that hold a
over these islands gives one a chance to appreciate nature’s large number of passengers to small sporty luxury models Photos by Don Kiselewski
work in cutting small coves and bays around the islands at with just a few pampered
the water’s edge, which are commonly accented with small guests. Some are designed
boats. Of course, one of the purposes of a vacation cruise is for a port-oriented cruise
relaxation, and the Eastern Caribbean allows just that with experience, while others
days at sea. are a destination in and of
One cannot overlook one aspect of cruising in the Eastern themselves. The latter provide
Caribbean – shopping. For some reason unknown to men, enough activities that some
the magnetism of this part of the world draws shoppers, passengers never get off the
especially women. The Beretta of Charlotte Amalie on the ship at a port of call.
island of St. Thomas has become the mecca of the shoppers’ The Caribbean Sea
world. It is no wonder, because there is block after block of received its name from
stores, approximately 70 percent concentrating on jewelry, the warlike Carib Indians
perfume and other such goodies. And then there is the ever of South America. Their
present T-shirt shop. Those grandkids have to get something. origin was believed to be
Further from here in South Florida are the islands and the Orinoco River of South
attractions of the Southern or Lower Caribbean. Undoubtedly, America, before spreading to
these are the most interesting because they offer the greatest the islands of the Caribbean.
diversity of vacation experiences. From South Florida, these These Indians practiced
cruises are longer, typically 10 to 14 days. First of all, the cannibalism, and it was from
destinations in the Southern Caribbean receive less than 10 the Spanish word for Carib
percent of the visitors of the other two areas. This sets them that cannibal was derived.
apart because they haven’t been overrun with tourists. On any Luckily today, the Carib and
day of the week, one might find up to a half dozen cruise ships all of the other peoples of
in eastern and western ports. These vessels have emptied the Caribbean are on very The Panama Canal
their cargo of fun-loving tourists onto their shores, which in friendly terms with the
contrast some of the ports in the lower Caribbean may only cruising population, from
have a ship every other week or so. One need only look at which they receive their
a map to discover the obvious reason for this difference in greatest income.
tourist visitation. Simply stated, there are just a lot more The Caribbean holds
places to visit in the Lower Caribbean. many wonderful sights
Cruises of the eastern portion of the Lower Caribbean visit and experiences for the
the Lesser Antilles, islands such as Dominica, Martinique, cruiser, and without a doubt,
St. Lucia, Barbados, Grenada and Isla de Margarita. Western provides some of the world’s
destinations of the Southern Caribbean may include stops greatest vacations. It’s the
on the mainland of South America: Caracas, Venezuela; kind of vacation that one
Cartagena, Columbia; the ABC islands (Aruba, Bonaire and continues to dream about
Curaco); and ports in Costa Rica in Central America. long after you sailed the sea.
The Panama Canal is a paramount attraction on a Don Kiselewski
Caribbean cruise. This work of man joined the two great writes from his personal
oceans of the world. It is truly fascinating to just sit back and experiences, having traveled
watch as your ship navigates the locks, and then is gently in 122 countries and cruised
the oceans, seas and rivers
of the world. Palm Beach
Gardens Travel Leaders,
his family owned and
operated agency, is located “Further from here in South Florida are the islands and attractions of the Southern or
at Mirasol Town Square, Lower Caribbean. Undoubtedly, these are the most interesting because they offer the greatest
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