Geographically, the Caribbean islands are divided into two groups: flat or mountainous. Examples of the first group are Aruba, Barbados, Cayman Islands and the Bahamas. The islands of Cuba, Puerto Rico Jamaica and Trinidad are examples of the second group. Anguilla, British Virgin Islands, Cancun, Saint Lucia and St.Eustatius were the most popular destinations in 2010.
According to the official Caribbean travel website there are 35 main tourist destinations in this region. Each area has specific features attractive to visitors. For example, Aruba, with its Dutch-influenced city centers, is a favorite beach port for cruise ships. St. Maarten has a strong French flavor with zoological and botanical exhibits. Tourists spend an average of $177.65 daily.
The Caribbean is a spectacular destination for travelers seeking water sports, beaches, dining, golf, diving, honeymoons and weddings. It has a festival atmosphere where participants often dress up in masquerade costumes and dance to jazz, samba, rumba, reggae and calypso music. The average length of stay by a visitor is 10.6 days.
