Sports

Cricket is potentially the most popular sport in all of the Caribbean. For some it could even be described as a way of life rather than a game. There are many legendary players who hail from this area, such as Brian Lara from Trinidad, Sir Garfield Sobers, raised in Barbados and Sir Vivian Richards who acquired his prowess in Antigua and Barbuda. Players incorporate a regional flair and style into their gameplay, all to the sound of conch shells, steel bands and cheering crowds, ensuring that a cricket match in the Bahamas, Jamaica, the British Virgin Islands and, in reality, almost any of the Caribbean destinations will be a cultural experience for visiting spectators.

Whether you’re looking to try your hand at cricket or simply watch a match, the Caribbean is one of the best spots in the world to do so.

The Caribbean boasts a huge number of prestigious courses, many of which will be familiar to golf aficionados as venues for world-class championships like those held in Barbados, and Jamaica. Pack up your clubs and irons (or hire them on site), and book a vacation to play the beautiful game on a course against a tropical backdrop in Antigua or the Bahamas. There’s plenty out there to challenge the amateur, and many opportunities to learn or hone your game on world-class courses in locations as diverse as Anguilla and the Cayman Islands.

And if that wasn’t enough, the Caribbean is a destination that will delight your other half even if they have no interest in golf!

To make a good holiday great, sign your child up for one of the many sports camps hosted in a variety of Caribbean destinations and let them take advantage of all the fantastic athletics this part of the world has to offer. From windsurfing and scuba diving off Antigua to adventure camps in St. Kitts, Nevis and Saint Maarten, the range is vast. Who knows, perhaps this will be the beginning of their successful sports career.

You’ll get a chance to recharge, spend some alone time with your spouse and maybe even check out your resort’s spa, while the kids will love the chance to blow off some steam, develop new skills and make new friends.

Surf’s up – and you’re up to surf! Put on your wetsuit, grab your surfboard and get your fill of those swelling waves that just beg for you to ride them. With water temperatures averaging around 26 degrees Celsius and trade winds that are just perfect, this is truly a surfer’s paradise in destinations such as Barbados, Puerto Rico and Jamaica.

This sport is not for the faint hearted – however, you don’t need to be an expert to try it out. Many resorts often have their own knowledgeable instructors on their staff with years of experience and surfboards for hire (although beginners may wish to try their luck with a boogie board until they get their sea legs).

From the side of the boat that takes you out to sea, you are just one splash away from encountering a whole new world deep under the ocean, a world unlike anything you’ve ever seen before. Jump in and dive down to reap the rewards of ancient shipwrecks, gorgeous coral reefs and local sea life. Whether you choose to holiday in the British Virgin Islands, Belize, the Caymans Islands, Grenada or many other Caribbean destinations, there is likely to be points of access to a magical world under the ocean.

The Caribbean has so much beauty and history beneath its waves, and it’s all best seen while scuba diving. This is truly an adventure you’ll never forget.

Close your eyes and imagine the warm wind rushing through your hair as you sail across the ocean. What freedom! Now imagine you’re at the wheel, in full control of the boat. Sounds like paradise? Well, that’s what a trip to the Caribbean is all about – paradise.

This dream can turn into reality, and whether you are an experienced seafarer or a beginner looking to try your hand at a new sport, you’ll enjoy the ideal conditions and the easy navigation of the local waters. However, if you prefer to sit back and enjoy the ride, there are many services available that will take you out on the sea.