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Caribbean Beaches - What Draws Us to the Beach?

What is it about the beach that draws us there? Is this an instinctive reaction due to the possible fact that land animals may have started as creatures that crawled out of the sea? Maybe it's because you're never far away from a large lake or an ocean because 71% of the Earth's surface is covered by water. Perhaps it could be the memories of your first time at the beach or family vacations.

What we do know is that the beach is a place to relax and listen to the waves or just simply to have a great time in the sun. When we think beach, we think Caribbean.

Many travelers to the Caribbean go to lay on the beach, get some sun, read a good book and relax. Others take their families there to experience a tropical playground, picking up shells and building sandcastles. Beachcombers wander the sand in hopes of finding hidden treasures, invoking fantasies of sea-faring pirates.

The beach offers countless activities on a Caribbean vacation. Grab your snorkel and fins and head out into the water to see the curious and bright colored wildlife beneath the waves. You can get an eagle's eye view of the beach when you strap into a parasail. Grab a Hobie Cat and push off the beach to sail the open water. Hop on a WaveRunner, a fast and exciting sit-on type jet ski that carries one to three people at a time. And what a time, as you speed along the warm, clear calm waters right off the sandy beach! For those who want to stay green, there are plenty of enviro-tours on inflatable boats and by sea kayak, right from the beach. If you workout, you can try walking or running on the beach as it adds a degree of difficulty to your routine. Many resorts offer beach volleyball, a fun way to burn some calories. After your workout, relax in a hammock and doze off by the water.

As you can see, there are endless activities on the beach. We can't promise that you'll like all these activities. However, anyone who visits a Caribbean beach is treated to the feeling of soft, warm sand beneath their feet and beautiful blue water. Stop dreaming about Caribbean beaches and start going!

DEAL ALERT

Hot deals to Nassau/Paradise Island Bahamas!

Atlantis 4th night FREE

Stay 3 nights from now until March 20, 2010 and get the 4th night free plus free companion airfare. This is one of our best offers ever and you are just a few clicks away from the vacation of a lifetime. When you book by February 28, 2010 at least three nights, you will see your 4th night as FREE...it is that simple! This extraordinary promotion has limited availability by each accomodation type so start your vacation planning and BOOK ONLINE TODAY! Restrictions apply.

FREE Companion airfare

Plan your getaway to Nassau Paradise Island and take advantage of some of the best deals in years. And, if you book by March 3, your companion’s airfare is free.
The Details:

* Package must be booked by March 3, 2010
* Travel must occur between January 4 and December 22, 2010
Note: This offer is NOT available for travel from March 19 through April 10, 2010
* Air transportation must be purchased as part of a package which includes a minimum 4-night stay (double occupancy) at a participating hotel listed below
* Limit ONE free companion airfare offer per room
* Not valid for Business or First Class tickets
* This offer is not valid with any other air credit promotions or discounts
* Not valid for group bookings

This offer is only available at these participating hotels:

* Atlantis, Paradise Island
* Best Western Bay View Suites
* British Colonial Hilton Nassau
* Comfort Suites Paradise Island
* The Cove Atlantis
* Graycliff Hotel
* Harborside Resort at Atlantis
* Marley Resort & Spa

Source: Nassau Paradise Island Promotion Board

DEAL ALERT

4 nights at Gran Melia Puerto Rico with air starting at $399! Sale ends Friday.

Source: CheapCaribbean.com