Tired of the same old Caribbean vacation packages year after year? Fed up with cheesy tourist towns, themed hotels and fighting the crowds at amusement parks? Why not try something different? Why not try what some call the best Caribbean vacation ever – the island of Bonaire? The only complaint visitors have had about this island was there wasn’t enough time to do all the things they wanted to!

Located in the southern Caribbean, Bonaire is mostly known for its fabulous scuba diving, snorkeling and windsurfing. The people of Bonaire are very conscious about preserving the wildlife in their area both on land and under the water; this is what makes Bonaire a key destination for adventurers.

Bonaire also offers kayaking, cycling and mountain biking in an almost perfect climate. Statistics have shown that over thirty percent of all first time visitors to Bonaire end up returning again and again. It makes a wonderful family Caribbean vacation.

When looking for the Caribbean vacation packages that include scuba diving, Great Adventures at Harbor Village has an excellent reputation. Great Adventures offers personalized instruction to those who have never been on a dive before, and advanced dives for those with more experience and who might be looking for more of a challenge.

The children won’t be left out either, Great Adventures has a program for the younger members of your family, age 5 and up called SASY or Supplied Air Snorkeling for Youth. You can give your child the experience of sailing, kayaking, scuba or snorkeling at a reasonable price. Bonaire also offers many all inclusive Caribbean vacation packages that not only include the diving, but lodging and accommodations at luxury resorts.

Bonaire has 86 dive sites and 30 years of environmental protection laws that have resulted in some of the most pristine dives in the world for the most exciting of Caribbean vacations. There are more than 300 species of aquatic life around the island. Located outside the “hurricane belt” helps to keep the climate on an even keel and amazing visibility no matter how deep the dive.

One practice you will find throughout the Caribbean is that of taking ships seized in drug raids and sinking them off shore to form artificial reefs. Not all of these wrecks have such a notorious background; the Our Confidence, sunk in 2004, has a very colorful and honorable history.

The Our Confidence started out as a Danish fishing boat that, during World War II, helped to transport refugees. The Our Confidence was also the first ship to bring help to the victims of the hurricane that struck St. Maartin years ago. Complete Caribbean vacation packages need to include a visit to this sunken ship.

One of the best Caribbean vacation packages you can find is Bonaire. Bonaire is known the world over as the foremost destination for diving. CNN and Scuba Diving Magazine rank it high as a place for both beginners and the experienced diver. But what if you don’t want adventure?

Well, Bonaire can fulfill that need too. Bonaire has many spas, shops and restaurants that are sure to appeal to those of you looking for that laid back, tropical vacation. Bonaire’s clean, white sand beaches are the perfect place for relaxing with a drink in your hand or a good book. Whatever your vacationing goals are, Bonaire is sure to meet them.

For some people, a Caribbean vacation is a great way to escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.  In these islands, they can enjoy a few days or even weeks of relaxation.  Something similar to the movies, they can even choose to leave their laptops, PDAs, and mobile phones behind.  This way, they can completely forget about work and just appreciate what the Caribbean islands have to offer.

If some people choose to relax and recharge during their Caribbean vacation, others opt to celebrate special occasions.  What better place to enjoy one’s honeymoon or anniversary but in the Caribbean islands?   Of course for other people, a Caribbean vacation is the best reward that they can give to themselves.  If they’ve worked so hard for the past year – passing the opportunity to take short leaves, working overtime, etc. – or if they graduated on time, they believe they’re worthy of enjoying a relaxing Caribbean vacation. 

A Caribbean vacation is a vacation to the many islands located near the Caribbean Sea.   The Caribbean Islands are also situated near North, Central, and South America and on the Caribbean Plate.  The Caribbean Plate is made up of 7,000 islands that are often referred to as the West Indies.  The term Indies came from Christopher Columbus, because he thought that he head arrived on the East Indies or the Indies of Asia. 

Some people who have never heard of the Caribbean Islands may be wondering why the region was called as such.  Caribbean came from Carib.  This is the name of one of the ethnic groups that can be found in Lesser Antilles.  Also known as Caribbean, Lesser Antilles is made up of several islands including Barbados, Barbuda, and Bonaire, among others. 

Tourists who come from countries that have colder climates definitely look for warmer areas where they can have their vacation.  Because of this, they set out and enjoy a Caribbean vacation so they can experience the warm climate of the tropical Caribbean Islands. 

For some people, a Caribbean vacation is a great way to escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.  In these islands, they can enjoy a few days or even weeks of relaxation.  Something similar to the movies, they can even choose to leave their laptops, PDAs, and mobile phones behind.  This way, they can completely forget about work and just appreciate what the Caribbean islands have to offer.

If some people choose to relax and recharge during their Caribbean vacation, others opt to celebrate special occasions.  What better place to enjoy one’s honeymoon or anniversary but in the Caribbean islands?   Of course for other people, a Caribbean vacation is the best reward that they can give to themselves.  If they’ve worked so hard for the past year – passing the opportunity to take short leaves, working overtime, etc. – or if they graduated on time, they believe they’re worthy of enjoying a relaxing Caribbean vacation. 

A Caribbean vacation is a vacation to the many islands located near the Caribbean Sea.   The Caribbean Islands are also situated near North, Central, and South America and on the Caribbean Plate.  The Caribbean Plate is made up of 7,000 islands that are often referred to as the West Indies.  The term Indies came from Christopher Columbus, because he thought that he head arrived on the East Indies or the Indies of Asia. 

Some people who have never heard of the Caribbean Islands may be wondering why the region was called as such.  Caribbean came from Carib.  This is the name of one of the ethnic groups that can be found in Lesser Antilles.  Also known as Caribbean, Lesser Antilles is made up of several islands including Barbados, Barbuda, and Bonaire, among others. 

Tourists who come from countries that have colder climates definitely look for warmer areas where they can have their vacation.  Because of this, they set out and enjoy a Caribbean vacation so they can experience the warm climate of the tropical Caribbean Islands. 

When you’re searching online for the best Caribbean resort to stay at with your family, you probably don’t want to see some list of fantasy places you could never get to. So we’ve put together this quick list of what we know to be world class resorts for you to find. Shop online and you’ll find great deals.

Four Seasons Great Exuma at Emerald Bay
Our top choice because we know you’ll leave loving it more than when you came. Avoid websites that rate resorts and have a book-it button on the page. They make a percentage on the booking. How accurate of a rating can that be? This resort has 195 luxurious rooms and is laid back. Expect to pay around $495 for doubles here. Worth it.

Parrot Cay, Turks & Caicos Islands
This is paradise and so close to the USA like the Bahamas, but even deeper. 8 islands and over 40 keys, there is one fantastic beach after another. But what about this resort? Parrot Cay Resort & Spa is exclusive and can be reached only by small boat but it is amazing.

Atlantis, Paradise Island, Nassau, Bahamas
Want something for everyone in your family? This is it and this place is ALWAYS running great deals. Swim with dolphins, snorkel, jet-ski, or suntan until sundown, it’s all here. And highly affordable. You will come back to this paradise.

Best All Inclusive Caribbean Resorts
For families this year, it’s been the Paradisus Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. Huge rooms, all you can eat good food, and the most brilliant beaches fronting the Caribbean Sea. For couples, in 2009 it was Couples Swept Away in Negril, Jamaica. Adult only, this resort is downright fabulous. I hope you and your loved one make it there this year.

Best Caribbean Islands
Yikes! Exotic? Choose Saba. Calm and fun? Aruba. New and exciting? How about Nevis? There is so much history in the Caribbean Islands that it is fun just reading about them, let alone visiting. You can start with something big like Puerto Rico, and end up on tiny Bonaire. It’s all in the Caribbean and all good. Choose what you like, then choose where you want to go.

Best Family Caribbean Resorts
Again, Atlantis, Paradise Island, Bahamas is really my favorite and for so many reasons. But most of all because they are geared to families in a way that will allow you as a parent to really have a vacation, too. Think about that for a minute and wonder if it’s worth it. Unbelievable service here. Atlantis is also my pick for best Caribbean resorts for kids.