7 nights. Dominica, Martinique, Guadeloupe, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Virgin Islands (British)

Day 1

santo domingo, dom rep

Departure: 23:59

Santo Domingo is the capital city of the Dominican Republic. It is situated on the south central coast of the island and is recognized as the oldest European city in the Americas. The Colonial Zone serves as an ideal starting point for tourists exploring Santo Domingo. This area, nestled between Independence Park and the Ozama River, is home to the first city established in the New World by European settlers. The first street in the Americas, Calle de Las Damas, is located here and showcases numerous examples of 15th and 16th century architecture, including the Ozama Fortress, the oldest fortress in the Americas, and the Alcázar de Colón. The Museo de las Casas Reales, a restored 16th century palace of the Spanish Court, is of significant historical interest and offers a fascinating look into the past. Close to the walled city, visitors can find the Cathedral Basilica Santa Maria la Menor, regarded as the first cathedral in the New World. As tourists wander the narrow streets of the Colonial Zone, they will feel as though history is coming to life. The Zone concludes at the Malecón, also known as George Washington Avenue. El Malecón is a seaside boulevard filled with bistros, bars, and discos, and is the site of the Dominican Carnival held in February. Santo Domingo is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city brimming with historical colonial sites and exuding Latin charm from every street and plaza.

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Day 3

roseau, dominica

Arrival: 09:00 - Departure: 19:00

Dominica, officially known as the Commonwealth of Dominica, is an island nation located in the West Indies. The capital city, Roseau, is situated on the island's western side. Geographically, it is part of the Leeward Islands chain in the Lesser Antilles archipelago in the Caribbean Sea. The island is positioned near Guadeloupe to the northwest and Martinique to the south-southeast. It covers an area of 750 km2 (290 sq mi), and its highest point is Morne Diablotins, which stands at an elevation of 1,447 m (4,747 ft). As of the 2011 census, the population was 71,293. It is believed that Columbus passed by the island on November 3, 1493. The island was later colonized by Europeans, mainly by the French from the 1690s until 1763. After the Seven Years' War, Great Britain took control in 1763 and gradually established English as the official language. The island became an independent republic in 1978. The name Dominica is pronounced with emphasis on the third syllable, similar to its French name, Dominique. The island has earned the nickname "Nature Isle of the Caribbean" due to its natural beauty. It is the youngest island in the Lesser Antilles and is still being formed by geothermal-volcanic activity. This is evidenced by the world's second-largest hot spring, known as Boiling Lake. The island is home to lush mountainous rainforests and a variety of rare plants, animals, and bird species. Some of the western coastal regions are xeric, but heavy rainfall is common inland. The Sisserou parrot, also known as the imperial amazon and found only on Dominica, is the island's national bird and is featured on the national flag. The flag is one of only two national flags that include the color purple, the other being Nicaragua's.

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Day 4

fort de france, martinique

Arrival: 09:00 - Departure: 19:00

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Day 5

pointe a pitre, guadeloupe

Arrival: 08:00 - Departure: 23:00

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Day 6

basseterre, st. kitts

Arrival: 09:00 - Departure: 19:00

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Day 7

tortola, b.v.i.

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 15:00

Day 8

santo domingo, dom rep

Arrival: 10:00

Santo Domingo is the capital city of the Dominican Republic. It is situated on the south central coast of the island and is recognized as the oldest European city in the Americas. The Colonial Zone serves as an ideal starting point for tourists exploring Santo Domingo. This area, nestled between Independence Park and the Ozama River, is home to the first city established in the New World by European settlers. The first street in the Americas, Calle de Las Damas, is located here and showcases numerous examples of 15th and 16th century architecture, including the Ozama Fortress, the oldest fortress in the Americas, and the Alcázar de Colón. The Museo de las Casas Reales, a restored 16th century palace of the Spanish Court, is of significant historical interest and offers a fascinating look into the past. Close to the walled city, visitors can find the Cathedral Basilica Santa Maria la Menor, regarded as the first cathedral in the New World. As tourists wander the narrow streets of the Colonial Zone, they will feel as though history is coming to life. The Zone concludes at the Malecón, also known as George Washington Avenue. El Malecón is a seaside boulevard filled with bistros, bars, and discos, and is the site of the Dominican Carnival held in February. Santo Domingo is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city brimming with historical colonial sites and exuding Latin charm from every street and plaza.

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