7 Things You Don't Know About The Caribbean

Taking a cruise into the Caribbean is becoming quite a popular way to spend vacation time. Of course, there are attributes that the Caribbean has that we all know about, like the pristine beaches, crystal clear water and some of the best scuba diving in the world. Did you also know that certain parts of the Caribbean are native to manatees and other wildlife you will not see anywhere else.

1. The Shortest Commercial Airline Runway is on the Island of Saba

If sudden stops and starts are not your cup of tea, you would likely not like to be on a flight landing or taking off from this, the shortest commercial runway in the airline industry. It is surrounded by the most treacherous of rocky cliffs, making a safe landing feel like a cause for rejoicing.

2. It is Going to be Hot

With the average temperature in the Caribbean being over 80 degrees all year round, and the sun rarely being hid by clouds, it is probably a good idea to remember your sunblock. It doesn't matter when you plan your vacation, you can be sure the weather will be perfect for relaxation.

3. There are Over Seven Thousand islands in the Caribbean

With so many places that you can explore in the Caribbean, it will be easy to find a secluded beach or a little village that seems untouched by tourism. If you want to go to the Caribbean to be you, if even just for a short while, there is guaranteed to be a place where you can do just that. There are islands that everyone has heard of, including Jamaica and Haiti, but you can find your own little haven too.

4. You Can Find the Best Snorkeling Here

Even if you plan to spend most of your vacation drinking margaritas on a beach chair, a Caribbean cruise is the easiest way to see all the beauty of the islands and the sea around you, but snorkeling is the easiest way to see the beauty beyond the surface. You will never forget experiencing the Caribbean in a more in depth way. Cozumel, located on the Yucatan peninsula of Mexico is known for having some of the best snorkeling around,with a lot of very beautiful things to be seen that cannot be experienced anywhere else.

5. You Can Drive Through a Volcano

If your cruise makes a stop at Saint Lucia, you have to visit the drive through volcano. It is a little unnerving to be so close to a volcano, but it is definitely daring and not likely to be something you will have another chance at.

6. One of the World's Hottest Chilis is Native Here

Whether you have a bet going with friends, or you simply have a culinary interest, checking out the moruga scorpion chili, native to Trinidad. It is one of the hottest chilis around, and grows naturally, organically on this small island nation.

7. You Can Ride an Ostrich

The ostrich is such a ridiculous bird, being so tall and ill proportioned and flightless, they are definitely an odd creature. In Curacao, you can ride one. There is an attraction called Curacao Ostrich Farm where you can play with some of the animals, and if you fall within their weight guidelines, you can even ride one.

The cruise you take through the Caribbean on your next vacation is sure to be breathtakingly beautiful, and we hope this list of little-known facts about your destination can awaken more desire to experience the culture fully.