The destination is a gorgeous sandy offshore isle. To get there, boats depart from Bayahibe, a small fishing village on the SE coast. These trips are normally organized from hotels in Punta Cana, the nearby Domincus area, and from La Romana. Departing, a speed boat will bounce through the waves taking you to Saona, stopping in some nearby shallows for snorkeling. On the return you'll sail back on a rum-laden catamaran. Or possibly the other way around depending on the schedule. Included is a satisfying bbq lunch on the beach in Saona. Departing about 10am, the crew will have you back on the mainland by 4. Costs from Punta Cana with transportation (add 1.5 hours each way) are $90 or more. However, if you can make your own way to Bayahibe, It is possible to get passage from one of the captains for about $50. If you are staying in town, there are some small hotels starting at $30 a night. Scattered throughout the village are a few eateries, some good, some not. Try the Chinese restaurant for fresh fish.
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November 2, 2008
Orient Bay, St Martin - The Saint Tropez of the Caribbean. Beach bars and a nudist resort keep this mile long stretch from getting boring
Grand Cayman - Seven Mile Beach. Despite the name, the beach is only about 5.5 miles long, all of which is built up with hotels
Negril, Jamaica - Vendors and jerk chicken are the diversions on this 7 mile long Caribbean strand
Varadero, Cuba - 12 miles of sand along a peninsula, not even a mile wide at its widest point. Tips: Possible salsa band sightings
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic - Seemingly endless stretch of beach and coconut palms, at least 30 miles long fronted by enormous resorts
Grand Anse Beach, Grenada - 2 miles of fluffy, golden sand along a sheltered bay
Harbour Island, The Bahamas - Pink Sands Beach. Solitude, tranquility and quiet are the hallmarks of this four mile long beach
Eagle Beach, Aruba - Miles of gorgeous, blazingly white sand. Watch the windsurfers zoom by
Horseshoe Bay, Bermuda - pink sand, framed by rocky coastline punctuated by sandy coves. Not officially Caribbean, but still rates an official tip
Luquillo Beach, Puerto Rico - Palm trees, hammocks, locals, snacks and miles of fine Caribbean sand and surf
June 15, 2008
Currently there are 851 sites worldwide recognized by UNESCO for their unique cultural, natural and historic heritage. There are 17 sites in the Caribbean:
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