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St Vincent Is divided into two distinct coastal islands: Winds' ward (east) and Leeward (west). The Leeward is endowed with a Z. series of spectacular slopes and valleys running down into tran- quil waters and beaches such as Ottley Hall, Mount Wynne 11 and Kearton's Bay. One of the valleys, Buccament, also boasts a casino and a nature trail. The 2 trail is Ideal for picnics and for a sight of the elusive St Vincent parrot The drive up the mean-Si dering Leeward highway takes you through the villages of Layou and Barrouallie to Cha- teaubelalr and Richmond, where the road ends with the sea on your left and mountains with the Soufriere Volcano In sight Couples Negril $839 $1319 $1159 Swept Away Negril $859 $1369 $1169 IntusltMttj 8rdonlsn torts Wtf Resorts.

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Some cruise ships often feature famous name entertainers. Smaller ships offer a more yacht-like cruising atmosphere. Windstar Cruises offer glimpses of the Caribbean, sailing places where larger ships cannot pass; slipping in and out of small harbors like Bequia, St. John, St. Barts, Virgin Gorda and Jost Van Dyke without disturbing the balance of local Windjammer Barefoot Cruises continue to be popular with those looking for a smaller boat and a good time.

For more information on cruises and Caribbean destinations, contact your travel agent. Caribbean center for sugar production and still the source of llncentian rum. North of Georgetown, a four-wheel drive vehicle is advisable for crossing Rabacca Dry River onto the Orange Hill Estate. Once a major coconut plantation of more than 3,000 acres, it Is now being resettled by small farmers under a gov-. emment rural project Once across the Dry River, you can continue north to Sandy Bay, Owia and Fancy, the northernmost settlement in St Vincent Stop off at the Owia Salt Ponds, a popular site with a good view of St Lucia 20 miles to the northwest.

Heading inland from the Dry River is a trail climbing through the rain forest to the crater of La Soufriere, St Vincent's volcano. It is an arduous hike, best started early in the morning, but the view into the crater Is ample reward. For more information, contact your local travel professional. enjoy their vacation as well. Our nannies become so popular with the children they care for that many of them exchange letters year-round," Stewart added.

The Beaches Turks Caicos Resort and Spa brings the ele- -gance of Paris to the Caribbean with the Introduction of Its French Village, featuring deluxe rooms, Parisian-style decor, separate check-in services, Jacuzzi and a 4,000 square foot freshwater swimming pool. French Village also boasts three eateries an authentic French Bistro, an Italian restaurant and a cafe with al fresco dining and an open-air garden courtyard. Beaches Resorts is part of the Sandals chain of ultra all-inclusive resorts welcoming singles, couples, families and friends. Beaches offers locations in Negrll, Jamaica and the other In Provi-denciales, Turks Caicos. For more Information about Beaches Resorts, call 1-800-BEACHES or visit the Web site at Belize Experts! 45 Top Resorts-Discount Airfare Free Color Catalog 1-800-447-2931 www.magnumbelize.comar driving.

Cruises generally sail from Miami, Tampa or other Florida or Texan ports, while others will go from Caribbean-based homeports such as Montego Bay, Santo Domingo or San Juan. Well known cruise lines including Carnival, Norwegian Cruise Lines and Holland America Line have Southern, Western and Eastern Caribbean itineraries. Favorite ports-of-call for larger ships are Aruba, Grand Cayman, Cozumel, Tortola, Dominica, St. Lucia, San Juan, Santo Domingo, St. Kitts, Ocho Rios, Montego Bay, St.

Maarten, Barbados, Martinique, Guadeloupe and Trinidad, Many of these ports offer visitors great duty-free shopping. At the northwestern tip of the island are the breathtaking Falls of Baleine, only accessible by boat but an experience not to be missed. Fresh mountain water plunges 60 feet into a natural pool, before running down towards the sea. Standing be- neath the Falls is pure exhilaration. A long way to go for a shower, but well worth it The Windward coast is equally rewarding but very different from the Leeward side.

Here you will be immediately aware of the contrast by the roaring sounds of the Atlantic waves, which rush unceasingly onto rugged cliffs and beaches formed by volcanic lava. Amidst all of this is the refreshing smell of the sea brought In by the trade winds, which constantly fan the shoreline. The Windward Highway heads northwards along the coast through some of St. Vincent's most fertile agricultural lands, to Georgetown, once the miniature golf course or spend the day on the deck' aboard ship with a bird's eye view of the spectacular shore and any other pirate's ships lurking about Teenagers rock the boat nightly as Pirates Island converts to the hippest teen-only disco in the Caribbean with the hottest music and the coolest atmosphere around. When dancing up a sweat gives teens the midnight munch-ies, an adjacent snack bar serves up burgers and fries.

"Parents want to take the entire family on vacation, and at Beaches Resorts, we're dedicated to providing the 'time-of-your-life' all-inclusive vacation to kids of all ages," noted Gordon "Butch-Stewart, chairman of Beaches and Sandals Resorts. "That means we pay attention to cur youngest guests, because when they're happy, Mom and Dad are too. Parents can take advantage of our special amenities like ultra nanny services, day care facilities and well-supervised Pirates Island kid center, so that they can relax and Advertising content produced by the Specialty Publications I (fcparfrmnt For more information, call Jim Williams at (602) 444-4874 or e-mail him at jmwilliamspni.com. III rrT-- Kii.BRji I7QO nrnn nm inw Km ww uafTnush vshmA 11 Kids rule and parents relax at Beaches Turks St Caicos of outstanding restaurants, unlimited premium drinks, all lam) and i watersports including scuba diving, golf and the option of a full i oenmtw nAei conaeras unta oovnmt lABTI-Ka 4 Dm 7tayi 1 Bearfwflwl Plantation $999 $1679 (J it ewaafgg eiteonsi at Ssw Uwm't Hivar, MM3LLyctt 24rraiericWi(rtiEtn(it(iSi Jamaica Sandals Sandah Sandals Sanoals Owl IIUS lUIVfpw(HI UAl UIIUU0V wini UMCrerQe service ana De ttendly award-winning staff. JULY 7 liLU ft tlMN 1 tlV4 4 Days 7 Days SAVE OchoKos Resort I Golf Quo $789 $1229 $1680 Montego Bay $829 $1299 $1500 Dunn's River Golf Resort 1 Spa $899 $1449 $1420 Negril Beach Resort Spa $939 $1529 $1M0 SLUictl 5 Days 7 Days SAVl $799 $1269 aai nctfMomStvemad UiiniliciMOraiicMSegsCenar.lnepoalta I 0iMitani4imlnMiidainporti.

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The center is complete with an enormous wooden ship and wood-beamed building at the heart of the complex. Pirates Island is surrounded by its very own moat a fabulous water slide and a fresh-, Water swimming pool. Pirates Island keeps kids captivated with unbelievable kids-only attractions. Imaginations soar as Kids go back in time to the rock and rolling '50s at Bobby D's diner, serving up kids' favorites Gke burgers and milk shakes. can doggie paddle on over to the swim-up pool bar for a tantalizing, tropical, non-alcoholic drink.

The Rainforest game room brings the tropics indoors with gigantic trees and life-size mushrooms. Kids on the go can grab a bite at the snack bar and then bead out for a hard day on the later slide. Or, cool off at the Ultimate in video arcades. Kids can get tee'd off at the $1639 $2079 $1535 $1759 $2239 $1455 5 Days 7 Days SAVE C. $1299 $1739 $2000 aTA OanJamoocr PhoanlxMoon Valley Travel Designers 602-54 B-9144" TempeChaiKSIerScottsdale Golden West LOVE POMMS DlfCOII'MTS WOBTM $1000 HI JAMAICA 24-HOIIR 1 T.1.TTT7.1" tW WM.T.in TS M.WVV.1 V.I TarralVaval Phoenix 802-375-1707 Soottsdale 480-443-8557 Temp 4SO-82(Mr701 Mesa 480-981-2102 Ahwatuke A World of Travel 480-759-3599 N.

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