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Scuba diving is a favorite activity in Cabo, especially for those who rarely see the sand fall under the water. For a more relaxing scene, there's Lover's Beach and a lot of romantic restaurants to go to afterwards. Some places to consider for scuba diving and other water activities are Cabo Surf Safari (has professional surfing instructors); Picante Bluewater Sports (has yachts that range from 24'-75' and costs around $600-$2,500); and JT Watersports (offers parasailing, kayaking, snorkeling, wave running and sunset cruises to "El Arco" or Lover's Beach).

boats lover For campers, the paddle to the most remote campsite on Cumberland Island -- Brickhill Bluff -- is only about 12-miles (approximately 4- 4 1/2 hours for most people). This is definitely not a trip for beginners; but with a little training, anyone can do this trip. The campsite is right on the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW), so paddlers can camp right out of their boats without having to pack and hike inland to their campsite. Tired from a long day of paddling, you'll be delighted to listen to the Dolphins blowing in the Brickhill River as you drift off to sleep.



For the outdoors lover in your group, the island of Antigua might seem like heaven. One of the new, growing popular pastimes on the island is sailing. There are sailing tours that head out from the island each and every day. You can go on a long trip or a short trip, depending upon what you are looking for. With all of the options and competition within this market, this is also becoming a very affordable entertainment option for families. In addition to sailing, you can also find beautiful coves that are fit for snorkeling and scuba diving. It's doubtful that you will run out of things to do in the water if that's what you are looking to do.

private catamaran Fresh water is something else you should be conscious of. Fresh water on a boat isn't like at home, there is a finite supply and you should use it conservatively. Showers should consist of dousing, soaping and rinsing. Some find bathing off of the transom and using the fresh water hose easier.

While hiking as well as cycling tours are not as preferred here as they are in other areas around the world, they are still popular. In case you are keen on participating in a guided tour that will require you to be active, you might like hiking or biking around St. Thomas. For the most part, the landscape is smooth, but you might come across places that may be tough for inexperienced hikers.

As the largest, most developed, and most expensive of the Belizean islands, Caye Ambergris caters well for the first class holiday seeker, with a range of villas, luxury home stays and resorts to choose from. To prepare for our last stand, we checked into the mysteriously named Sun Breeze Beach Hotel, close to the main town of San Pedro, for some pampering and creature comforts. The spacious rooms, resort style swimming pool, Jacuzzi, massage studio, swanky outdoor bareboat charters bar, and international flavoured restaurant were a world away from the Gilliganism's of Caye Caulker, but at only USD125 a night, my inner Thurston Howell the third was calling.