Antigua and Barbuda are located in the middle of the Leeward islands in
the Eastern Caribbean, roughly 17 degrees north of the equator. To the
south are the islands of Monsterrat and Guadeloupe and to the North and
West Nevis, St. Kitts, St. Barts, and St. Martin.
Barbados is the most easterly of the Caribbean islands. Its capital,
Bridgetown, is located in the parish of St. Michael. The island is 21
miles long and 14 miles wide(166 sq miles) and is divided into 11
parishes of which, all but two are skirted by the sea.
Dominica (pronounced "Dom-in-eek-a") is an island of volcanic origins
located between the French islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique in the
Eastern Caribbean, at approximately 15 degrees North and 61 degrees
West. It is the largest and most mountainous of the Windward Islands.
It is the largest and most mountainous of the Windward Islands, with an
area of 289.5 sq. miles. It is 29 miles long and 16 miles at its
widest. The formal name Commonwealth of Dominica is often used to
distinguish it from the Dominican Republic.
Grenada is a rolling, mountainous island, covered with fragrant spice
trees and rare tropical flowers. Bordered by stunning beaches, and
dotted with picturesque towns, this verdant island has long been a
major source of nutmeg, cloves, ginger, cinnamon, and cocoa. The
seductive drifts through the colorful Saturday markets and Grenada's
dense forests.
St. Lucia has often been described as an island of surprises and
rightfully so, as there are many delights for varying tastes as you
journey around this picturesque 238 mile island paradise.
With an area of only 37 square miles, the island of St. Maarten/St.
Martin is the smallest land mass in the world to be divided between two
governments. Its dual owners are the Dutch and the French, who have
shared the tiny and paradisical island more or less peacefully for
almost 350 years. This understated absence of conflict testifies to one
of the island’s most precious and attractive characteristics—its
unusual serenity.
St. Vincent is a lush, tropical island, with steep
mountain ridges, rainforests, and waterfalls. Its rich volcanic soil
produces an abundance of fruits, vegetables, and spices making it an
agricultural paradise.
Tobago is part of the twin island nation of Trinidad & Tobago and
possesses an array of natural wonders and wildlife - including more
than 425 different species of birds. The island is graced with mountain
ranges, rivers, mangrove swamps, tropical savannahs, and a marine
environment influenced by the Orinoco River.