caribbean | regions FEATURE Caribbean escapes 6 PERFECT
For clients searching for a relaxing escape from daily life, the Caribbean could be the perfect destination. By Helen Warwick
Sometimes a trip just needs to be underpinned by relaxation. A chance to escape from daily life. And the Caribbean surpasses many destinations in its ability to drum up the feel- good factor. There are of course the obvious spots, those islands that conjure up all the travel cliches, where salty-haired swimmers drift from sea to sunbed and back again. And then there are those that are under the radar, with adventure at the fringes.
Jamaica With its easy breezy attitude, Jamaica has perfected the art of the vacation. There are the coral gardens and streams of waterfalls gushing into freshwater pools for midday dips. There are hikes towards the tip of Blue Mountain Peak and a mellow pace of life with a spirited reggae soul as the background music. But what also stands out is its food scene. It’s bold and bright and earthy, a fiery mix from Creole culture involving smoky barbeques with drums of jerk chicken, stalls dishing up rich stews and piles of tropical fruits plucked freshly from its steamy interior.
