Caribbean Central, Landscape + Water sports pictures

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Sit on a bench in this pleasant park and watch the goings-on as the people of Santa Clara gather for music and friendship.

Sit on a bench in this pleasant park and watch the goings-on as the people of Santa Clara gather for music and friendship.

Swim in the warm, crystal clear water of the Caribbean Sea and explore Varadero’s coastline by kayak at this sweeping beach.

Set off on a tropical adventure into Cuba’s jungle-covered mountains where thundering waterfalls, hidden caves and natural pools dot the landscape.

Travel back to the time of Cuba’s important sugar trade in this valley where remains of 50 historic sugar mills still stand.

This Caribbean city offers the essential vacation ingredients: white-sand beaches, a rich history and a relaxed pace.

Sip rum cocktails or enjoy a cigar on a terrace overlooking the intriguing Old Town while you contemplate the history of this newly accessible Caribbean city.

Often called a natural wonder, this narrow rock wall connects North Eleuthera with its major towns and plantations to the south.

Take a pleasant ride out to this beach on a south side peninsula and enjoy sunbathing, snorkeling and splashing about in the blue-green water.

This gorgeous teardrop-shaped bay is a famous movie location and changes color with the light of day: A picture-perfect location for a refreshing swim.

Sip rum cocktails or enjoy a cigar on a terrace overlooking the intriguing Old Town while you contemplate the history of this newly accessible Caribbean city.

Travel back to the time of Cuba’s important sugar trade in this valley where remains of 50 historic sugar mills still stand.

Swim in the warm, crystal clear water of the Caribbean Sea and explore Varadero’s coastline by kayak at this sweeping beach.

Travel back to the time of Cuba’s important sugar trade in this valley where remains of 50 historic sugar mills still stand.

Sandy beaches, spectacular scenery, exciting watersports, duty-free shopping and colonial monuments make this one of the U.S. Virgin Islands’ liveliest destinations.

Luxuriate at a beachfront resort as you play in the surf, dance to the rhythms of steel drums and soak up the local nightlife on these tropical islands.

Swim in the warm, crystal clear water of the Caribbean Sea and explore Varadero’s coastline by kayak at this sweeping beach.

Explore the city where buccaneers and cutthroats once ruled. Learn about the earthquake that caused most of it to sink into the sea.

Framed by architecturally impressive buildings, such as the beautiful 18th-century Havana Cathedral, this is one of Havana’s most atmospheric squares.

Luxuriate at a beachfront resort as you play in the surf, dance to the rhythms of steel drums and soak up the local nightlife on these tropical islands.