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Rincon
Arecibo
San German
Ponce
Bosque Estatal de Guanica
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San Juan
Luis Munoz Marin Airport
Caguas
Patillas
PUERTO RICO
WHAT’S HOT? Visit the Toro Verde Adventure Park and
conquer ‘The Beast’, one of the longest and highest
ziplines in the world SIZE: 3435 sq miles CURRENCY: US dollar
POPULATION: 3.9 million LANGUAGE: Spanish and English
MAIN CITY: San Juan LOCAL BEER: Medalla DISH OF THE DAY:
Mofongo (mashed plantains with seafood, meat or vegetables)
INSIDER TIP:
“A walking tour of Old San Juan is a must-do. With its distinctive blue
cobbled streets, Spanish-influenced open plazas and small boutiques,
Old San Juan is the perfect place for an afternoon stroll.”
CAROL SMITH, CO-OPERATIVE PERSONAL TRAVEL ADVISOR
El Yunque
VIEQUES
CULEBRA
SINT MAARTEN / ST MARTIN
WHAT’S HOT? Flyboarding: water-jet-powered flying
above the waves! SIZE: 37 sq miles CURRENCY: Euro/
US dollar/guilder/florin POPULATION: 70,000 MAIN CITY:
Philipsburg LANGUAGE: English, French, Dutch DISH OF THE DAY:
Conch and dumplings CARIBBEAN CHALLENGE: Stop by the
botanical garden where the Rastafarian community grow fruit,
vegetables and medicinal plants, or
shop till you drop, enjoying duty-free
prices on a range of items from
perfumes to jewellery and
clothing to electronics.
TERRES
BASSES
Maho Bay
Marigot
Princess Juliana
Airport
Simpson Bay
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Grand Case
ST MARTIN
Paradise Peak
SINT MAARTEN
Orleans
Philipsburg
Orient Beach
Guana Bay
TRINIDAD & TOBAGO
WHAT’S HOT? Stand-up paddleboard with
bioluminescence – magical! See www.standuppaddle
tobago.com SIZE: Trinidad 1850 sq miles; Tobago 182 sq miles
CURRENCY: TT dollar POPULATION: 1.5 million LANGUAGE:
English MAIN CITY: Trinidad: Port of Spain; Tobago: Scarborough
LOCAL BEER: Carib DISH OF THE DAY: Hot roti – a delicious
curry-filled pasty
INSIDER TIP:
“Check out one of the
many pan yards around
Port of Spain where
locals practise.
These often
turn into night spots
where fans can have a
drink and listen to music.”
RUDOLPH WALKER OBE,
EASTENDERS ACTOR
WWW.GOTRINIDAD
ANDTOBAGO.COM
Maracas Bay
Port of Spain
Piarco Airport
San Fernando
Pitch Lake
Siparia
Chaguanas
TRINIDAD
Moruga
TOBAGO
Scarborough
Toco
Matura
Sangre Grande
Manzanilla
Beach
Rio Claro
Cyril E King Airport
USVI: ST THOMAS
WHAT’S HOT? Flipper yourself along the 250m-long
underwater snorkel trail at Trunk Bay – it’s great
for beginners, with plaques providing information about the
marine life along the trail SIZE: 32 sq miles CURRENCY: US
dollar POPULATION: 51,600 LANGUAGE: English MAIN CITY:
Charlotte Amalie LOCAL RUM: Cruzan DISH OF THE DAY: Callaloo
DESTINATION HIGHLIGHT: The iconic, white-sand Magens Bay is
an ideal retreat for watersports or simply relaxing. Try standup
paddleboarding, rent a kayak, explore the coconut grove or
zipline through the nearby treetops for great views over the
beautiful bay.
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Magens Bay
Charlotte Amalie
Ferry Dock
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