by Paris
Permenter & John Bigley, Editors of Lovetripper.com
Looking
for a way to heat up your romance? The answer just might
lie in the sunny Caribbean, a destination filled with
enough sun and sand to put the sizzle into every
lovelife. You'll find the islands dotted with romantic
resorts but when it's time to get out and do a little
sightseeing, where are the best places for lovers to
explore? Here are some favorites with romantic-minded
travelers:
Diamond
Waterfalls and Gardens, St. Lucia. Blooming with
tropical splendor, garden trails lead to the Diamond
Waterfalls, a cascade that leaves a spray of "diamond"
twinkles in the air. If you stop by on a Sunday, you can
also enjoy a soak in the mineral baths originally built
by French King Louis XVI for use by his troops.
The
Baths, Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands. This
beach is littered with massive granite boulders as
smooth as riverbed stones. They form shadowy caves
perfect for a clandestine kiss.
Y.S.
Falls, Jamaica. Although the north coast's Dunns'
River Falls is far more visited, these secluded falls
offer couples a much quieter paradise. Cascading in
steps through tropical forest, the falls can be climbed
with the help of a guide then swimmers can enjoy clear
waters under a canopy of ferns.
Old San
Juan, Puerto Rico. Dotted with historic sites and
rich with the atmosphere of Spanish conquistadors, here
couples can stroll hand-in-hand where lovers have
literally walked for centuries. The most recognized site
in Old San Juan is Fuerte San Felipe del Morro, a fort
better known as El Morro.
Boca
Tabla, Cura?o. Pounding Atlantic waves carved this
sea cave. Kneeling in the darkness of the sea cave,
you'll watch the surge of crystal blue waves as they
come within feet of you, roaring into the cave and back
out to sea.
West
End, Negril, Jamaica. Negril's famous Seven Mile
Beach gives way to rugged cliffs on its west side and
here visitors find one of the best sunset lookouts in
the Caribbean. Every day, crowds arrive at Rick's, one
of the region's best known sunset bars, for the chance
to watch another island day draw to a close.
South
Peninsula, St. Kitts. Until a few years ago, this
stretch of land was accessible only by boat. Today a
modern highway makes the island's most beautiful,
pristine beaches accessible. Keep an eye out for the
vervet monkeys that live in this remote region.
Cliff
of the Dawn, Isla Mujeres, Mexico. The first place
to witness the sunrise in Mexico every day is the home
of a small Mayan temple that celebrated the goddess of
fertility.
Paradise Point, St. Thomas. Aboard ski-lift
gondolas, you'll rise to one point that never sees snow:
the top of Flag Hill for a view of the Charlotte Amalie
harbor dotted with cruise ships. Gondolas ascend to the
point from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. every day.
Maracas
Bay, Trinidad. About an hour from Port of Spain, the
drive to this area is a treat in itself, winding through
the Northern Range with views of forests where species
such as howler and capuchin monkeys, ocelot, Amazon
parrots, and wild pigs can be found. The beach at
Maracas Bay offers a full day of fun and is the place to
see and be seen in Trinidad.
