There are several places to visit and cruise in the Western Caribbean. Belize, Cayman Islands, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Honduras and Jamaica are some of the most popular cruises for this area. Ocho Rios, located on the north central coast of Jamaica, is the favorite stop for cruise ships in the Caribbean. The town itself does not have much interest, but the area that surrounds it has plenty of attractions. There is one Ocho Rios trip you should not miss: the visit to the Dunn's River Falls. Other attractions are the working plantations, the beaches, the Bob Marley mausoleum, the scuba diving sites, and, last but not least, some of the most exclusive resorts in the island.

Another popular direction to cruise is going to the Eastern Caribbean. Some of these areas include Puerto Rico, St. Croix, St. John, St. Thomas, St. Marten and the Turks/Caicos. Although not as popular as the others, cruises to the Southern Caribbean are just as magnificent. See places like Aruba, Barbados, Costa Rica, Martinique, St. Kitts and St. Lucia.

Antigua is an extraordinary oasis located in the Leeward Islands of the Caribbean. It is one of the most important destinations in the sailing year as well as being one of the top vacation and holiday destinations in the world. Whatever rugged Antigua may lack in tropical scenery, the island more than makes up for with what are some of the best water-sports conditions found anywhere in the Caribbean. The locals say there are 365 beaches -- one for each day of the year to enjoy.

The glorious beaches and awesome waters in the area of Antigua are greatly enhanced by the climate in the Caribbean. It has great reefs and wrecks for diving and snorkeling. On neighboring Barbuda you can track the island's fabled frigate birds and visit the Caribbean's largest rookery. For many, too, the Antigua great bay of stunning English Harbor and historic Nelson's Dockyard will prove a magnet. The picturesque surroundings -- while they are quite enchanting -- are just a small portion of the things to see in Antigua. Eli's Eco Tour takes tourists on a catamaran to environmentally sensitive areas of the island, including the most impressive limestone and coral reef area. Snorkel near a protected island and swim around Hell's Gate.

Among the many popular outdoor activities that visitors of Antigua enjoy are horse riding and golfing. If you are into fitness, there are plenty of clubs outfitted with modern equipment. If you are more of a nighttime person, Antigua offers a large quantity of clubs and bars. There are also profusion of wonderful eateries and restaurants that offer varied types of cuisine, from authentic Antiguan to international.

For a lengthy vacation the area provides a vast number of accommodations to rest and relax. When it comes to searching for lodgings while in Antigua, the choices include top rated resorts, hotels and motels, villas and quaint and comfortable Bed & Breakfasts. 
Antigua offers a wide variety of exciting events all year round. There is everything from Carnivale' to Sailing Week, so you will find something that you can't afford to miss.

So remember Antigua and Ocho Rios. So beautiful and relaxing you won't believe your eyes. And what's more, you won't want to leave!