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veloped, isolated beaches means that nudity is more-or-less tol-
erated. While this may seem to be the more romantic of the two
types, that on some islands, such as St. Lucia, public nudity is
actually illegal.
Tropical Delights
Within the Caribbean, landscapes can range from desert to jun-
gle, with everything in between. Even more surprising is the
fact that some islands include both desert and rain forest cli-
mates. However, if your Caribbean adventure must be back-
dropped by tropical splendor, head to Jamaica or St. Lucia for
lush scenery punctuated by brilliant hibiscus and bougainvillea
and every imaginable tropical fruit and vegetable. Every island
has wonderful beaches to walk on hand in hand.
Culture
Although all islands boast a rollicking Caribbean spirit, their
cultures also borrow heavily from their founding fathers. Visi-
tors who would rather remain in the US and skip the hassles of
passports, immigration cards, and currency exchange can
choose Puerto Rico or the US Virgin Islands: St. Thomas, St.
John, and St. Croix.
Dutch architecture creates picturesque waterfront communi-
ties in Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, and Sint Maarten. A rich
Spanish heritage pervades the Dominican Republic and Puerto
Rico. The British Virgin Islands, Montserrat, the Cayman Is-
lands, and the Turks and Caicos still operate as British depend-
encies. In the former British colonies - the Bahamas, Antigua
and Barbuda, Barbados, St. Kitts and Nevis, Trinidad and To-
bago, and Jamaica - the British influence is still strong.
Driving is on the left side of the road and the Royal Family is
seen smiling back from postage stamps.
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