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Island HoppingAntigua
 Two tickets to paradise
A couple strolls along the blond beaches at the Sandals Resort
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The island boasts 365 different beaches, so you could go to a different one each day for a year
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Anguilla
 Breaking point
Waves crash against the bluff below the Malliouhana Hotel on the island of Anguilla.
The luxurious hotel features one of the best restaurants in the Caribbean.
 Pool party
The Sonesta Beach Resort on the south shore of Anguilla features Moroccan-inspired arches, colorful mosaics and lush gardens.
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Aruba
 Not in Holland anymore
The Dutch took control of Aruba from the Spanish in 1636, leaving landmarks like this windmill as evidence of their influence.
The Netherlands still controls Aruba`s foreign affairs, though an island government handles all domestic issues.
 Bridging the gap
The natural bridge on the north coast of Aruba is one of the most popular tourist attractions on the island. The bridge spans nearly 100 feet and contains fossilized coral.
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Bermuda
 Flipper and friends
Bottlenose dolphins play off the shores of Bermuda. These mammals, famous for their playfulness and intelligence,
are most likely the creatures mentioned by Aesop,
Aristotle and other early writers as saviors of people lost at sea
 Deep blue sea
Snorkelers explore the waters off Bermuda.
Not technically part of the Caribbean, the archipelago is made up of seven main coral islands and about 170 islets and rock formations in the western North Atlantic Ocean.
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Dominican Republic
 Hot, hot, hot!
Rosa Santo dances on a bottle with her partner Rafi Duarte in Santa Domingo, Dominican Republic.
Dancing is part of the way of life on the islands, especially to the Merenque. (Eileen Blass
 Island breezes
The wide, sandy beaches of the Dominican Republic run for 20 miles along the eastern tip of the island, from Bavaro to Punta Cana. (By Cathy Lynn Grossman,
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Guadeloupe
 The club
At Club Med Caravelle in Guadeloupe, the bar, disco and theater wrap around the swimming pool.
The Creole-inspired resort village sits on the Grande-Terre crescent beach
 In cabin`d ships at sea
Royal Caribbean`s Grandeur of the Seas cruises toward shore. The 4-year-old, 1,950-guest ship sails to the Caribbean, Europe, Canada and New England.
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Cuba
 Toucan Sam
A brightly plumed toucan welcomes visitors to Cuba`s Ministry of Foreign Relations.
These exotic birds are best known for their large, canoe-shaped beaks, which may help scare off predators.
 Sweet retreat
The sands of the Varadero area in Cuba are as white as the sugar produced in the region.
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Trinidad /Tobago
 Plumage on parade
A woman sporting a traditional costume dances at the Trinidad Carnival, an annual celebration with roots in the African heritage of many of the island`s inhabitants.
The festival features calypso and steelpan music
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St. Thomas
 Posh
The Ritz-Carlton St. Thomas is housed in this Mediterranean villa on a 15-acre beachfront estate.
The hotel`s stucco walls, bubbling fountains and fresh tropical fruits give visitors a true taste of Caribbean luxury.
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Dominica
 Falling down
The stunning twin waterfalls at Trafalgar Falls in Dominica are called the mother and father falls. The site is great for rigorous climbs and "refreshing" (chilly) swims.
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St. Croix
 Slow and steady wins the race
A leatherback makes its way onto the beach to nest at the Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge on the U.S. Virgin Islands` St. Croix. Leatherbacks are the largest living turtles; they can grow up to 7 feet in length. (Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge)
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St. John
 Watering hole
Along with 285 guest rooms, three fine restaurants and a fitness center, the Westin Resort in St. John boasts a quarter-acre swimming pool that looks out on the beach.
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Barbados
 The "Little England" of the Caribbean, Barbados, though rich with Caribbean culture, still shows signs of European traditions of yesteryear.
Located northeast of Caracas, this lovely pear-shaped island showcases a western coast of white-sand beaches and calm turquoise waters, and a turbulent Atlantic eastern coast of hcliffs and coral reefs.
Underground streams and coastal waves have created numerous caverns, most notably Harrison's Cave. With annual festivals, such as Crop-Over,
Holetown and Oistins Fish Festival, plus 3000 hours of annual, Barbados is an ideal destination in the cooler months of winter and early spring.
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Cayman Islands
 Nestled in their own corner of the Caribbean, the Cayman Islands have long been the destination of the rich and those ready for underwater beauty.
Home of some of the world's most fascinating snorkeling and scuba diving, coral reefs, colorful fish and stingrays offer a quiet getaway from Reggae, Calypso and Soca-filled air on land.
The 18th century Fort George and Cayman Islands National Museum, located in George Town, are part of a quaint historical walking tour that is a must-do.
But of course, the diving, dancing and beaches, including Seven Mile Beach, are the main attractions of the Caymans.
Dodging the occasional downpour and higher rates, make summer travel ideal.
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St. Lucia
 Drama queen
The tiny island of St. Lucia is truly a gem. Its stunning landscape is punctuated by the two coastal peaks, or Pitions, soaring 2,000 feet above the sea.
They protect a lush rain forest, rich with wild plants and animals.
People often compare the shape of the island to that of a mango or an avocado.
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Jamaica
 Don`t worry, be happy
Superclubs Grand Lido Negril resort offers guests every possible amenity, including a whirlpool filled with natural mineral water and cruises on Princess Grace`s 147-foot yacht.
The resort even has its own private nude beach.
 Smooth sailing
If you`re not one to take it easy on vacation, the Wyndham Rose Hall Golf and Beach Resort has sailboats, onsite PADI dive instructors, tennis courts and a championship golf course.
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Hawaiian islands
 Aloha, baby!
Dancers compete in the women`s ancient hula division of the 37th annual Merrie Monarch Festival in Hilo, Hawaii.
The sensuous dance form began as a way to praise the gods or a chief. (By William Ing, Hawaii Tribune-Herald)
 Better than all the rest
Since Stephen Leatherman, a.k.a. "Dr. Beach," began ranking the country`s best beaches in 1991, beaches in Hawaii have taken top honors seven times. In 2000, Kaunaoa Beach was named number one.
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Tahiti Tourisme
 No particular place to go
Vacationing in French Polynesia is all about taking it easy. Follow the tortoise, not the hare. (By R. Sahuquet, courtesy of Tahiti Tourisme
 Shake your booty
Tahitian dancing is hot!
The tamure is a provocative dance similar to belly dancing in which grass skirts emphasize the dancers` gyrating hips.
At the main hotels on Tahiti and Bora Bora, tourists can watch traditional Tahitian dancers for the price of a drink. (By R. Sahuquet, courtesy of Tahiti Tourisme)
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