Antilles Tourist Guide From Discount Hotels

The Antilles refers to the islands of the Caribbean and includes many different touristy destinations. The region is divided into to groups- the Greater Antilles and the Lesser Antilles. The Greater Antilles consists of the Cayman Islands, Cuba, Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, Haiti and Puerto Rico. All the rest of the Caribbean islands fall under the name of the Lesser Antilles.

The Caribbean islands of the Antilles are all popular vacation destinations with many resorts. Cruise lines regularly include stops in various islands on their list of excursions. The economy of this region is heavily dependent on tourism. Hotels and restaurants abound as do opportunities for hiking, boating, fishing, snorkeling and taking tours of each island. The shopping experience is divine in the wide variety of the unique products available. Also most of these islands have duty-free shopping which saves you mony on taxes.

You can fly to just about all of the islands from any major airport in North America and Europe. Since these islands were once dependencies of various European countries, you will see the traditions of these countries still carried on in the Antilles. Even the sights of the towns are almost like those back in parts of Europe.

Pristine beaches and balmy temperatures are the main reasons why tourists choose one or two of the islands of the Antilles for their vacation. There are accommodation, attractions and dining facilities to suit all tastes and budgets, so there is sure to be something here for you.  On most islands you can rent a car and get to see the sights and sounds of the island on your own. You can also hire a taxi, but you do have to be careful that you check the price first and only use taxis recommended by the hotel. There are buses, but they are not recommended for tourists and they are no dependable.

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