Caribbean Affairs in the USA

Haiti is a mysterious, beautiful, colorful island filled with works of great art and music as well as a land suffering strife and economic chaos at the moment. I believe that the land that defeated the armies of Napoleon to establish the second oldest republic in North America will find a way to overcome the tremendous challenges and numerous dilemmas that face them and restore peace to the island. Haiti is a French-speaking nation that occupies one-third of the main island called Hispaniola the rest of the island is shared by the Spanish-speaking Dominican Republic. The people of Haiti are world famous for their artwork, music and cuisine. Before the recent tumultuous events that have engulfed the nation, Haiti was rebuilding itself as a premier Caribbean vacation destination. With cruise ships calling on the scenic rock cliff lined beaches of Labadie and global tourist fanning out across the island to explore the historic and cultural treasures of Port-Au-Prince or the impressive and imposing walls of the largest fortress in the Caribbean- The Citadel of La Ferriere. And the other lesser forts or palaces built during the time of Napoleon. These were crucial lynchpins in the Haitian revolution, which produced the first Black Republic as well as the second oldest republic in the Americas and the first successful slave revolt in history.

Frankly this is a tumultuous time to visit this mountainous and historic island. But for those seeking Caribbean luxury hotels and villas check out the El Rancho which was a palatial private estate nestled in the hills 1200 feet above the capital city or the Montana Hotel offering scenic views from its lofty heights as well.

For those of you seeking more tranquil Caribbean sands but want to experience islands similar to Haiti, let col.com make the following recommendation:

French Caribbean- Check out exotic and mountainous Martinique. This vibrant island hustles and bustles with modern traffic and sprawl in its capital city as any street in Paris would. But the island is blessed with spectacular natural beauty. Mount Pele and many central mountains beckon the hiker to explore lush green ridgelines, rivers and waterfalls and meadows filled with butterflies. Golden sand, white sand and black sand beaches lined with palm tress call out to sun lovers and water enthusiast will have their fill with windsurfing, sailing, diving and snorkeling. Kayaker's check out a paddling trip to the offshore islets on the south tip of the island. As for as Caribbean Vacation packages go there is something for everyone. You can also find Great Caribbean beachfront luxury hotels and spas such as Club Med, The Cap Est Lagoon Resort and Spa, The Sofitel Bakoua, or the Hotel Meridian Trois-Islets. For a Caribbean Getaway Vacation- it is all there and more in Magnificent Martinique!