North Shore Towers Courier n December 2014 13 F Forom theu southerrn tip FHlorida too duays.Notr sdoes thi simtply goorgeous islanNd saiilingr,kayavking,snaorkelingn,abottom From the southern tip of Florida to the s northern coast of South America, priceless bits of paradise have cast their spell on travelers since Columbus discovered the Caribbean islands more than 500 years ago. At first only explorers, colonizers, pirates and slaves made waves to their shores, in recent years, however, a new brand of conquistadors, the tourists have arrived. Most of the islands have retained the flavor of the Colonel powers who first settled there centuries ago. The Dutch West India Company claimed Curaco in l630 and almost 400 years later you can still feel the Dutch influence. St Barts is still as French as France and the U.S. Virgin Islands can match our country burger for burger. However, Barbados which only achieved independence in l966 and is of course “veddy, veddy British is commanding unprecedented attention these days. Not only does this simply gorgeous island have idyllic weather, warm friendly natives and miles and miles of powdery beach fringed with elegant resorts, but Jet Blue’s new direct flight from Kennedy Airport to Barbados now makes the transition to nirvana in little more than four hours. The island offers hotels for the glitterati as well as the Royals and their favorites, and child friendly properties with playgrounds, kiddy pools and day camps. But if you are looking for an intimate, understated elegant all inclusive destination with attractive public spaces, lovely rooms with amenities, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere head to Mango Bay on the famed Gold Coast. This 76 room hotel offers accommodations that range from contemporary styled standard rooms to oceanfront penthouse suites. The water sports offered include waterskiing, Hobie Cat sailing, kayaking, snorkeling, a glass bottom boat ride and a thrilling catamaran sail. There is an excellent, intimate spa and a restaurant that turns out delicious meals, afternoon tea and serves top quality drinks from 10 in the morning to midnight. There is also live music each evening. Guests who can tear themselves away from Mango Bay make tracks to the spectacular Harrison’s Caves where you will ride through a fantasy world filled with stalagmites and stalactites, visit the handsomely restored 17th century synagogue and tour the splendidly preserved Plantation Great Houses. Anyone looking for a getaway set among coconut palms and white sand beaches would do well to visit Barbados and stay at Mango Bay, easily one of the finest all-inclusive resorts you will find anywhere. www.MangoBayBarbados.com Roberta has lived at the North Shore Towers for nine month and has been published in The New York Times, Newsday, and Travel Holiday Brides magazines. Travelscape by Roberta Graff
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