Exotic Faraway Places

Carribbean - Mexico

Carribbean

Introduction
Stretching in an arc from South Florida to the northern tip of Venezuela lie some of the most beautiful islands offering everything from lush landscapes to golden coral sandy beaches and calm turquoise waters enticing you to swim, sunbathe and relax. Each island has a character of its own, from simple and relaxed to exotic and sophisticated.

Islands
Barbados - is a great island getaway not only offering pink sandy beaches, but also a rich cultural heritage and a wide array of sightseeing attractions. It is all of these that capture the heart of all its visitors, but most of aI, it is the warmth and friendliness of the Bajans themselves. The contrast between the calm Caribbean west coast and the rugged Atlantic is quite dramatic and one should take the opportunity to explore the island.
St. Lucia - is an island of verdant landscapes in every direction. A dense rain forest rises up and covers the Pitons' twin peaks and in the valley the sun's ray's dance upon the large yellow-green leaves of banana plants. Beyond all the greenery you will find isolated coves, stunning beaches, colonial towns, quiet fishing villages and first-class yachting facilities.
Grenada - As the trade winds rustle palms on idyllic beaches they carry hints of nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves and vanilla, enticing you to discover Grenada, the Caribbean's enchanting Spice Island. A scenic delight of clear streams and tumbling waterfalls, hillsides awash with exotic flowers and beaches to dream of. A truly unspoiled Caribbean paradise, which is the most southerly of the Windward Islands, Grenada has only really become a popular holiday destination over the past decade.

Accommodation
The Caribbean has a very high standard of accommodation in both hotels and self- catering, with both types having an excellent range of facilities and nearly always located on beautiful sandy beaches. One of the most popular types of holidays is to island hop, for example spending one week in Barbados and the second on the quieter islands of either St. Lucia or Antigua.

Excursions
The majority of the hotels organise their own excursions such as walking tours, glass bottom boat rides and in some cases cruises on the hotels own Catamaran. The facilities and services are so exceptional that some people find they never need to venture outside of their hotel complex. However there are many excursions available, which allow you to experience as much of the islands as possible, these include full day island tours taking in banana plantations, volcanic mountains, national parks and waterfalls.

Best time to visit.
The climate is guaranteed fair the whole year round, however the Caribbean high season is between mid December and early April. Hottest temperatures are between July and September when the risk of tropical storms is greatest.
The islands mentioned above are only three of the many islands that make up the Caribbean. We would be happy to price any other destination in the Caribbean that you may prefer, for example the Bahamas, Jamaica or the Cayman islands. Two- centre options are also worth considering, either in the Caribbean or linking with Florida. If you really wish to be extravagant why not book a Caribbean cruise for one week and spend the second week relaxing on a sun-drenched beach, this allows you to experience as much of the Caribbean as possible in absolute luxury!! !

Prices
Prices obviously depend on what time of the year you decide to travel in and what type of holiday you book. The majority of hotels offer excellent deals for honeymooners, for example pay for one week and receive your second week free. One of the most popular choices for holiday- makers is the all-inclusive option, it may appear to be expensive but it really does include practically everything, from water sports down to tipping, this concept virtually enables clients to leave their wallets at home! ! !

Mexico

Introduction
The land of the magnificent Mayan civilisations, Mexico is the third largest country in Latin America and has a rich cultural heritage. This land is unique with steaming jungle territory, towering volcanoes, straggling villages, powerful landscapes and fantastic pyramids. Mexico is very different and very distinct from its neighbour, the US, and has captured its rightful place in history giving us a marvellous country of proud friendly people, vivid electric colour. Go with an open mind and you will enjoy a memorable experience!!

Resorts

Cancun
An ideal base from which to enjoy the turquoise waters of the Carribbean, Cancun is a purpose built resort and is a 14 mile zone flanked by the Caribbean on one side and a beautiful lagoon on the other. The climate is tropical, so palm trees, coral reefs, and crystal clear waters are the order of the day. Watersports lovers this is the place for you! ! ! All manner of sailing craft is available from kayaks, catamarans, speedboats, jet skis to paddleboats. Shops, bars and restaurants are in abundant supply and don't forget to sample the local " Tequila".
Playa Del Carmen
Some 40 miles south of Cancun lies the delightful resort of Playa Del Carmen. It boasts a magnificient stretch of talcum powder soft white sand beach which is lapped by the bright blue waters of the Carribbean. Playa Del Carmen has wonderfully relaxed atmosphere and a good choice of restaurants and Mexican handcraft shops. Once a quiet and sleepy fishing village, Playa Del Carmen is fast gaining popularity, yet still manages to maintain its relaxed and friendly Mexican charm. It is an ideal base for to visit archaeological sites and natural wonders.

Accommodation
Generally, properties in Mexico are of a good standard, modem and comfortable. You can choose from self-catering apartments to five star hotels with options of Bed & Breakfast, Half Board or all inclusive.

Excursions
X-Caret
Natures scared paradise. Experience nature's tropical beauty with dolphins, touchins and jaguar in a reserve setting. Swim in a subterraneann Mayan river and enjoy lush tropical vegetation or relax in a hammock on the beach.
Chichen Itza
Visit the most famous archaelogical Site in the Yucatan peninsula. See the famous pyramid of Kukulcan,sacred well, ball court, temple of warriors and observatory
Dolphin Swim
The opportunity of a lifetime to interact with dolphins. Sail to a picturesque island off the coast of Cancun where you join these friendly, intelligent creatures in the water for some interactive fun.

Best time to Travel
April - October. The sun is also extremely hot but in the summer months a welcome rain shower some evenings brings relief.