2012 DELTA TRAVEL GUIDE - (Page 13)

THE CARIBBEAN, BAHAMAS & BERMUDA When most people think of paradise, the image in their minds is of the Caribbean, with a deserted beach in the sun, peppered with palm trees swaying in the breeze and a characteristic frozen drink—perhaps the Caribbean-born piña colada—in hand. This is one of the most relaxing places in the world, a destination that gave rise to phrases like “irie,” and “ev’ryting cool, mon.” So it’s no wonder the Caribbean has lured millions of visitors to its shores over the years and that more and more travelers discover its charms every day. But there’s far more to the islands of the Caribbean than just another pretty beach. Many travelers trade in the relaxing experience of its beaches for more active and exciting pursuits. Here, divers explore dozens of sunken ships surrounded by schools of colorful, tropical ﬁsh who now call them home. Hikers climb through lush, exotic forests to the summits of its mountains for unforgettable views of the blue horizon and beyond. Birdwatchers could spend a lifetime tracking its hundreds of species of feathered friends. And adrenaline junkies have a wide variety of thrilling activities to choose from, taking to the waves with surfboards and kitesurﬁng and windsurﬁng equipment, or wrestling big game ﬁsh from the sea on ﬁshing expeditions. The islands are also ﬁlled with romance, enticing brides and grooms, honeymooners, and couples of all sorts wishing to be inspired by the ambiance of the tropics. Kids, on the other hand, ﬁnd the exotic atmosphere of the Caribbean fascinating, with plenty of opportunities for exploring a whole new world. And those are just the daytime options. When night falls, the islands of the Caribbean offer up an array of nightlife that’s just as diverse. In its cities, high-energy clubs sit aside action-packed casinos and restaurants offering upscale dining. In its smaller towns, travelers enjoy casual, breezy dining at bars on the beach, often accompanied by live, local music and cocktails made with locally distilled rum. Whatever your reason for traveling to the islands, Delta Air Lines makes it easy, with service to 21 destinations on 16 island nations in the region. From its hub in Atlanta, and convenient airports from New York to Minneapolis, Detroit and beyond, travelers of every kind enjoy direct ﬂights to the most enticing corners of the Caribbean. There have never been more reasons to discover the Caribbean. St. Maarten/ St. Martin Antigua & Barbuda St. Kitts Antigua PERU Saint Lucia Grenada Tobago Trinidad Trinidad & Tobago IN THIS SECTION: Antigua; Aruba .......................................D14 Nassau ....................................................D15 Freeport; Exuma .....................................D16 Bermuda; Bonaire ...................................D18 George Town ......................................... D20 Punta Cana; Santiago ............................ D22 Santo Domingo; Grenada........................D24 Port-au-Prince; Montego Bay ................. D26 San Juan ................................................ D28 St. Kitts; Saint Lucia ............................... D30 St. Maarten ............................................ D32 Providenciales ........................................ D33 St. Thomas; St. Croix ............................. D34 january 2012 D13

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of 2012 DELTA TRAVEL GUIDE

Antigua; Aruba
Nassau
Freeport; Exuma
Bermuda; Bonaire
George Town
Punta Cana; Santiago
Santo Domingo; Grenada
Port-au-Prince; Montego Bay
San Juan
St. Kitts; Saint Lucia
St. Maarten
Providenciales
St. Thomas; St. Croix
Acapulco
Cancun
Cozumel
Guadalajara
Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo
Los Cabos
Mazatlan
Mexico City
Monterrey
Puerto Vallarta
Belize City
San Jose
Liberia
San Salvador
Guatemala City
Roatan
San Pedro Sula
Tegucigalpa
Managua
Panama City
Buenos Aires
Brasilia
Rio de Janeiro
Sao Paulo
Santiago
Bogota
Quito
Georgetown
Lima
Caracas

2012 DELTA TRAVEL GUIDE