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Winter Sun Breaks - The Caribbean

By: Robin Richmond

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The build up to Christmas is always an exciting time of the year

with various parties to attend and presents to buy. However,

January and February can become pretty depressing times of the

year, with little to look forward to and the festive cheer of

Christmas nothing but a distant memory. Booking a winter holiday

and getting some sun can be the perfect tonic to beat the winter

blues - and where better to head than the Caribbean!



Lets face it swapping horizontal sleet and freezing winds for a

beautiful, warm beach isn't a tough choice - but choosing the

right holiday package to ensure a holiday of a lifetime. With

prices becoming increasingly more competitive for long-haul

winter sun destinations, a Caribbean holiday shouldn't

necessarily mean a begging letter to the bank manager either. In

terms of destination, you're spoilt for choice between the

popular islands of Barbados and Jamaica or the equally beautiful

Dominican Republic or Grenada, among others.



The Dominican Republic is becoming an increasingly popular

destination for British holidaymakers - not least for its

consistently warm temperatures. Most tourists stick to the

southern and eastern coasts where the weather tends to be dryer.

The island is covered in white-sand beaches, dramatic mountain

ranges and spectacular rivers and waterfalls - meaning it fills

every fantasy you may harbour of a tropical island. The island

also boasts a multitude of top class hotel accommodation, such

as the beautiful Barcelo Bavaro Beach and Caribe.



Located on a 3km stretch of tropical beach surrounded by a

coral reef one can not ask for much more in terms of location.

The hotel provides an excellent choice of facilities against the

backdrop of the Caribbean Sea. Guests can enjoy the use of 8

restaurants, 13 bars, 24 hour casino and several swimming pools.

All bedrooms are air conditioned and equipped with modern

amenities. For further details on this hotel check out

http://www.superbreak.com which has some fantastic offers for

2006.



Perhaps the most famous island in the Caribbean, Jamaica has

been a popular tourist destination for decades. The variations

in landscape from the expansive beaches to the lush jungles,

misty mountains and African esque savannas mean that one can

enjoy a multitude of views and outdoor experiences. While the

island has a somewhat dubious reputation for high crime rates

the problems really are isolated to a few inner city area and

can be easily avoided.



Jamaica owes part of its success to the prevalence of

all-inclusive resorts, which were first popularized here and

have spread to several other Caribbean islands. While many

people complain that staying in the resort limits ones exposure

to real Jamaican life it should be remembered that they do have

the choice to leave at any point! The resorts also allow you to

really control the holiday budget and have huge amounts of

fantastic activities available that will keep you entertained

for the entire stay.



Whether you're interested in a relaxing sail from bay to bay on

a chartered yacht or an energetic hike through the mountains,

there are activities to capture almost anyone's interest. The

island is a mecca for Anglers who can spend an adventurous day

out looking for Jamaica's famous deep sea fish, while divers can

get right into the underwater environment.



For the less adventure-minded tourists there are plenty of

other more low key activities to choose from. The island has a

number of world class golf courses to choose from and the local

artwork and craft shops are a great place to buy gifts for

friends. If even that sounds to energetic then sun bathing while

imagining all your cold friends and family stuck back in the UK

comes highly recommended!



Most tourists are willing to overlook Jamaica's rough edges,

because, overall, it's a fantastic place to visit and an ideal

getaway for some summer sun. For further details on the island

visit http://jamaicasplash.com.

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