| There are many Caribbean islands to choose from if | | | | white sand beaches attract travellers from all over the |
| you are looking for a tropical beach vacation. The | | | | world. |
| islands have different historical origins. Some are British, | | | | Saba |
| some French, some Spanish and some are of Dutch | | | | Saba is a Dutch owned island, which is famous for its |
| origin. There is something different in every one of | | | | fauna and flora. Ecological travellers will enjoy a climb |
| them and in this article we take a brief tour of four | | | | to the top of its mountain, which can be challenging. |
| distinct islands in the Antilles, which could form the basis | | | | Not an island to visit if all you want to do is to soak up |
| of a great island hopping vacation. | | | | the sun due to its lack of top quality beaches. |
| St Martin/St Maarten | | | | St Bart's |
| Distinctive, in that ownership of the island is shared by | | | | St Bart's, or, to give it its French name, St Barthelemy, |
| France and The Netherlands Antilles and that there is | | | | is known as the St Tropez of the Caribbean. Owned |
| no border between the two sides, the island is popular | | | | by France and part of the European Union, St Bart's |
| for its magnificent beaches and the lively night life on | | | | has many high-class hotels and rental villas and |
| the Dutch side. You can enjoy French cuisine on the | | | | wonderful beaches, St Bart's ranks as one of the |
| beaches of the French side. The island is reached by | | | | most chic of all Caribbean islands and can be reached |
| air from Europe and the USA. It is also the destination | | | | from St Martin by ferry or a short flight. |
| for many cruise ships, particularly during the winter | | | | So, if considering a Caribbean vacation, why not look |
| months. | | | | at making the most of the time that you spend by |
| Anguilla | | | | visiting each one of these islands. Although closely |
| One of the smaller British Commonwealth islands, | | | | situated, you will find a wealth of differences between |
| Anguilla lies close by St Martin and can be reached | | | | them, making a trip to each one a new adventure. |
| from there by Ferry. Playground for the rich and | | | | Remember, although they all have a different currency, |
| famous, Anguilla is more tranquil than some of its | | | | the US dollar is universally accepted. |
| counterparts and privacy is the order of the day. Its | | | | |