The Caribbean epitomises idyllic holidays: white sand, crystal-clear waters, swaying palm trees. But there’s plenty more to see beyond the blissful beachfronts. On your Caribbean cruise you can hike to a volcanic summit, dance to a vibrant street parade, visit the last surviving community of Carib Indians… On a P&O Cruises holiday, you can get to the heart of each colourful island.
Life doesn’t get much better than when you’re relaxing on the beach with a warm ocean breeze on your skin and the sea lapping at your toes. On a cruise to the Caribbean, the first thing you should do is take a deep breath. Close your eyes and picture the perfect beach, and you’ll likely conjure an image of ultramarine waters lapping powder-soft white sand.
Conch chowder, fried jackfish, tania fritters, soursop ice cream and, of course, rum punch: exotic flavours abound in the Caribbean, and few parts of the world can match it. Found all along North America’s Atlantic seaboard, chowder is somewhere between a soup and a stew. Get a taste of island life with local dishes that’ll tickle your taste buds.
The twin peaks – Gros Piton and Petit Piton – that dominate St Lucia’s landscape are a true Caribbean landmark. Rich vegetation, geothermal fields and hot springs, coral reefs and a wonderful variety of wildlife make this an area of superlative beauty. Colourfully painted shacks selling fried fish and rum punch. There really is something to suit my every mood in the Caribbean.