DESTINATIONS CARIBBEAN | WORLD HERITAGE SITES


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willemstad, curacao


Founded in 1634, the capital of this spirited Dutch island north of Venezuela is a blaze of brightly painted heritage buildings gathered beside the inland harbour of Schottegat – a colour scheme dating back to 1817. Cruise passengers have an easy walk from the terminal to the city centre, where popular buys are cheeses, liqueurs and beauty products made with locally grown aloe vera. Plasa Bieu, the old market turned open-sided food court, is a good place for an inexpensive lunch sampling local dishes. Book it: Art Now Curaçao runs tours by foot and bike (recommended) to see the highly creative murals of the Punda and Pietermaai Districts, from $10 per person for two hours. artnowcuracao.com


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morne trois pitons national park, dominica


Dominica is a moody, mountainous island that appeals to active travellers seeking fresh adventures. This Unesco-listed national park lies in the centre, amid a clutch of active volcanoes that includes the 1,532m Morne Trois Pitons. The arduous hike to Boiling Lake, the world’s second-largest hot water lake, is a big attraction, along with easier trails to waterfalls such as Middleham and Emerald Pool. Book it: Newly built Jungle Bay has 30 eco-friendly villas set on a former lime plantation at Soufrière. Doubles from $368 per person including transfers, organic meals, excursions, a daily 30-minute spa treatment and yoga. junglebaydominica.com


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9 JANUARY 2020


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