| Guess where? 10 incredible Caribbean adventures you could have this weekend |
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Don’t get caught up with chores, or kid yourself there’s nothing to do – make this the weekend that you have an adventure! 1 MYSTERY TOUR: Viewing The Underwater Sculpture Park, GrenadaThis isn’t a gimmick – Jason de Caires Taylor, creator of the world’s first underwater sculpture park, has gained international recognition for his unique work. His sixty-five sculptures which cover an area of 800 Km are sited in clear shallow waters and can be appreciated by divers, snorkellers and for those who don’t want to get wet, from glass-bottomed boats. For more information see www.underwatersculpture.com 2 MYSTERY TOUR: Bird & Whale watching in the Dominican Republic The Dominican Republic is a haven for birdwatchers with over 300 species of brightly-coloured birds that call the island home either permanently or as a migration layover. DR is also the place to come if you want to treat yourself to the awesome sight of a humpback whale. From January through March, Samana Bay is pretty much taken over by humpback whales, who make an annual trip to spend winter in the warm waters of the DR. There are tours available from Samana Bay and most offer a 99 percent sighting rate. 3 MYSTERY TOUR: Riding the St Kitts scenic railway Known as the “Sugar Train,” the St Kitts Scenic Railway takes approximately three and a half hours to circle the island along the coastline, offering a unique perspective on the island’s culture, people, views and history. Among the scenes that unfold are Brimstone Hill Fortress, abandoned windmills and chimneys from old sugar estates, 23 bridges and a canopy of rainforest vegetation. 4 MYSTERY TOUR: Horse-back riding in the Mabouya Valley, St Lucia The Heritage Tourism Association of St Lucia’s Fond d’Or Nature Reserve & Horseback Riding Heritage Tour takes you through the heart of the Mabouya Valley for a truly unique experience. This tranquil nature site includes traces of Amerindian settlement, historic sugar plantation buildings, hiking trails, mangroves, estuarine forest and a wide white-sand beach. For more information visit www.heritagetoursstlucia.org or call (758) 458 1451/ 451 6058 5 MYSTERY TOUR: Diving the Buccoo Reef in Trinidad & Tobago Buccoo Reef is the largest coral reef in Tobago and was designated as a marine park in 1973. This incredible dive site contains a reef system of five flats separated by deep channels. A major feature is the Nylon Pool, which was given its name by Princess Margaret, who thought the water was as clear as her nylon stockings. Depths are no greater than 7-10 feet at high tides. 6 MYSTERY TOUR: Road Cycling in Anguilla with Ronnie Bryan One of Anguilla’s foremost cyclists (having represented Anguilla at the Commonwealth Games) is now sharing his passion for professional road cycling with visitors to the island. Ronnie Bryan has expanded his car rental business in order to allow visitors the unique opportunity to see the island in a whole new way – on a bike! “The Eagle’s Eye Package” involves cycling with Ronnie on one of his training sessions across the island. For more information contact Bryan’s Car Rental Telephone: 264-497-6407 or visit www.bryanscarrental.com. 7 MYSTERY TOUR: Visiting the Butterfly Farm in St Thomas Within a large meshed enclosure you can get up close to hundreds of exotic butterflies, including some of the most spectacular species in the world. Arrive early in the morning and witness the incredible sight of a butterfly emerging from its pupa and taking its first flight. For more information, call (340) 715-3366 or visit www.thebutterflyfarm.com 8 MYSTERY TOUR: Hiking in Nevis What better way to get close to nature than by pulling on your hiking boots and heading for the hills? Sunrise Tours offer a variety of hikes, one of the most popular being the Rainforest Source Hike during which you will be led through the lush cloud forest to an ideal spot for panoramic views. Along the way, your guides will point out the flora and fauna, and you’ll get to see Nevis’ famous Green Vervet Monkeys. For more information for www.nevisnaturetours.com 9 MYSTERY TOUR: Surfing the Soup Bowl at Bathsheba, Barbados & Harrison’s Cave Surf champ Kelly Slater rated The Soup Bowl in Bathsheba on the North East Atlantic coast as having some of the best surfing in the Caribbean. However, if you’d prefer an altogether calmer and quieter watery adventure, head for Harrison’s Cave, a magnificent underground cave system of stalactites, stalagmites, waterfalls, pools and even cave showers. Harrison’s Cave is located in St Thomas and offers guided tours. Call 246-438-6640 or visit www.harrisonscave.com 10 MYSTERY TOUR: Zip-lining through the Antiguan Rainforest Billed as ‘the greatest adventure ride in the heart of the Rainforest!’, the Antigua Rainforest Canopy Tour involves an unforgettable journey high above the trees. The geography of the gorge means you are above the treetops for large parts of the exciting run, entering a corridor in the foliage at either end, where you will arrive at a rock pool and small waterfall. For more information go to www.antigaurainforest.com or call (268) 562 6363 |
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