Winter sun with Harden Holidays

WINTER SUN – 10 WOW MOMENTS IN THE CARIBBEAN

By Harden Holidays

The removal of 47 countries and territories from the red list on the 11th October has given a very welcomed boost to travel bookings for 2021/2022. Our conversation with clients, new and old is highlighting the increase in confidence people have in that what they are booking will actually go ahead however the greatest booster of all is the fact that we have clients currently enjoying their holidays across Europe, the Middle East and the Caribbean. With more and more capacity being added to popular winter sun destinations it’s the best time to book that well deserved escape to the sun. While we cover all your Winter Sun destinations such as the Maldives, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, the Canary Islands, Egypt and the beautiful Caribbean. This month we would like to entice you with some of the greatest experiences you can have in the Caribbean islands.

Climb Dunn’s River Falls: JAMAICA This beautiful waterfall features on most island tours and offers torrents of exhilarating fun. This natural treasure was made for climbing, with warm crystal-clear waters cascading 600ft down to the beach. Sure-footed guides lead climbers up and over limestone terraces, scrambling over giant boulders, diving into tempting pools and standing over powerful torrents for the most invigorating of nature’s showers.

Swim with Stingrays: CAYMAN ISLANDS The shallow sandbar at Grand Cayman, reached by boat, is home famously tame stingrays that sweep through the waist-deep water like a flotilla of Vulcan bombers to feed on handful of squid proffered by visitors. Prepare for close encounters of an aquatic kind as rays flap around and brush boldly

past, sucking up squid through their tiny mouths.

Fly between Pitons: ST. LUCIA Swoop through Saint Lucia’s famous natural landmarks on a flightseeing trip showcasing the volcanic terrain of the country’s rugged south. Helicopter tours promises spectacular vantage points across the snaggletoothed Pitons, rising up in vivid emerald green that contracts with the cobalt backdrop of the Caribbean Sea. Adding to this visual feast are sparkling waterfalls, lush rainforest and the steaming Soufriere Volcano.

Go underground in Harrison’s Cave: BARBADOS Descend into pitch-black tunnels to explore the subterranean network of milky-toned limestone caverns stretching for three miles. Harrison’s Cave is one of Barbados’s most popular and unique tourist draws – attracting visitors who ride electric trams noiselessly through caves of beautifully illuminated stalactites and stalagmites, where crystalclear streams race into gushing waterfalls that tumble into deep mysterious pools.

Party Junkanoo style: THE BAHAMAS Catch the carnival spirit with a Junkanoo Rushout celebration of cowbells, drums and whistles accompanied by colourful costumes and exuberant dancing. The Bahamian version of carnival traditionally runs over Boxing Day and New Year’s Day and stems from the celebration of African slaves who were given holidays at this time. In recent times, Junkanoo has been extended to Saturday in the summer.

Dive with whale sharks: BELIZE Sharing the sea with these gentle giants off the coast of Belize, where they gather in spring and early summer, is a key attraction of this fabulous diving destination. The clear and ward offshore waters host the world’s second largest barrier reef and a 400ft deep blue hole, one of the world’s top diving site.

Desert trekking: ARUBA The Arikok National Park, accounting for nearly 20% of this Dutch territory’s landmass, couldn’t be further form the lush jungle normally associated with a Caribbean. Instead, it is a melting pot of Amerindian remains, abandoned gold mines and disused farms, surrounded by desert scrubland dotted with tall cacti, a rugged coastline and views of Venezuela from Aruba’s highest point.

Carnival revelries: TRINIDAD The annual explosion of revelry that is the Trinidad Carnival is legendary and known as the Mother of all Carnivals. Costumed dancers, bedecked with exotic head-dresses of sequins, beads and feathers, dance along the streets of Port of Spain, following trucks booming out pounding beats that compete with the distinctive rhythm of steel pan bands.

Swim with turtles: ST.VINCENT & THE GRENADINES Stretching in arc downwards from St. Vincent to Grenada, The Grenadines have long proved irresistible for romantics and escapists. The protected waters around the islets of the Tobago Cays are rich in marine life, making them ideal for snorkelers who can swim with the numerous green sea turtles that gather here.

Spice up your life: GRENADA Knows as the Spice Island of the Caribbean thanks to the abundant mix of herbs and spices grown here, Grenada is one of the world’s foremost growers of nutmeg. Stop for the natural flavours, including cinnamon, cloves, ginger and locally-made chocolate, gracing stalls at the spice market held in the picturesque capital, St. George’s.

If you need a little inspiration for your winter holiday, if you’re a bit stuck on where to start planning your next getaway, we can help! Let us find your perfect winter holiday destination, contact the Harden Holiday team today.

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