Ninety six degrees in the shade

A chain of alluring, unique and wondrous islands all located in the Caribbean. Where you wake to the loud sweet song of a Yellow-Breasted Chat perched on a branch near your window.

The sun’s rays fall upon the open curtains and it feels nothing like the New York City sun. The wind is fresh and with it comes the smell of the ocean.

The clear, vast and relaxing waters of the Atlantic Ocean crashing against the white sandy shores calling to all pass-a-bys, tanners and idlers. The only way to satisfy the call is to dive into it and accept the glory of the cool inviting waters.

Slip on some sturdy walking shoes and hike through the stunning scenery. Primarily the world’s only drive in volcano located in St. Lucia, where you can rejuvenate for as long as you like in the hot Sulphur Springs of an extinct volcano.

If you can’t stand the heat, let the flow of Jamaica’s Dunns River Falls lead the way. Ease your body and allow yourself to let go against the rapid cascades and waterfalls which pour into the Caribbean Sea. It is then you will appreciate Jamaica’s catchy phrase “once you go you know.”

Yet the Caribbean waters mean nothing if you don’t explore Tobago’s diverse and abundant marine life. The nutrient rich waters surrounding Tobago attract a variety of coral and fish life. Scuba diving also offers a unique opportunity to enjoy this tremendous species diversity.

“Forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to play with your hair,” accompanied by the scents of The Balata Botanical Gardens of Martinique. A beautifully composed garden featuring a variety of plants, including ponds with water lilies and lotus blossoms.

Allow the multiple and splendid scents drift your weary semester minds into complete relaxation mode to the point where any recollection of the life before remains oblivious throughout this experience.

The Caribbean is unlike any other worldly destination. The most successful way to experience its immaculate and astoundingly beautiful landscapes is to live it. But since we all are not that lucky, a cruise to these islands will leave an imprint of the experience with you throughout life.

Satisfy your desire to travel, experience new cultures and enjoy the deliciously cool waters of the Caribbean.

Now that you are aware of the tropical zone, where will you be traveling to this summer?