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activities:caribbean |
 Due
to its geographical orientation and historical dependence on the ocean,
many of the Caribbean's most popular activites are in the water. However,
many of the Caribbean islands host incredible tropical forests that
supply plenty of land activities. By far the most popular activity
in the Caribbean is viewing the underwater world surrounding the islands.
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| Snorkeling provides tourists the opportunity
to immerse themselves in the warm waters of the Caribbean Sea while
viewing reefs teeming with fish and other sea creatures. Scuba
diving gives visitors a closer look at the sea life. Many of
the area's resorts offer scuba diving vacation packages as well as certification
classes. Resort dives offer new comers to the sport a chance to test
it out before commiting to a class schedule. For children or others
that are worried about the weight of the scuba equipment, Snuba
offers a mix of scuba and snorkeling. Snuba participants can swim along
the ocean floor with only the regulator and snorkeling equipment while
the rest of their gear is housed on a raft on the surface above. Other
water activities include sailing and yachting, surfing, and more. Many of the islands interiors offer exquisite tropical scenery perfect for hiking and relaxing. Many of these areas host old plantation houses that are now restored inns offering unique accommodation and dining options. Many islands also offer unique canopy tours, interior camping, spelunking and more. |