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The Caribbean has always been one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. Home to a number of islands, each one offers a tropical paradise to their guests. One such place is Jamaica, home to a number of beautiful tourist spots that include white sand beaches and beautiful mountain ranges. Jamaica also offers its guests excellent accommodations and exciting activities that make vacations to the island more memorable. There are many aspects of the Jamaican vacation that must be decided on, and planning just how to spend your vacation can be a bit overwhelming. The good news is that there are certain locations in Jamaica that have been proven to be some of the better places where tourists, especially first-time visitors, should visit without fail.

One of the more notable place tourists could go to in Jamaica is Treasure Beach, which is home to the very popular Jake’s Place Hotel, an ideal honeymoon resort where couples can enjoy a tropical atmosphere while enjoying the excellent service that the resort provides. Another good place to visit is Mandeville where guests can go on hikes while enjoying the scenic beauty of the town, reminiscent of the time when the island was under the British rule. Another notable location is Strawberry Hill, which can provide you with an Old World ambience that includes tasting some of the best Jamaican cuisine and then mountain hiking. Port Antonio provides its guests with lush scenery because of the wide variety of plant life in the area. If you are looking for a tropical paradise, it would be a good idea to go to Negril, where you can find beautiful white sand beaches, beautiful hotels and resorts, and a vibrant nightlife. However, of you are looking for a more risqu

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For vegetarians, dining out presents many challenges; finding vegan choices can be even more frustrating. Add travel to the mix and you’ve got a potential recipe for disaster. While the Caribbean’s abundance of seafood will suit pescetarians, discovering true vegetarian meals requires a bit more work. Fortunately, a little research before you go will help find dining choices which are not only suitable but delicious.

If you’re planning to take a cruise, you’re in luck. A number of cruise lines offer vegetarian options, a complete vegetarian menu, or can make you special dishes on request. Celebrity Cruises has received rave reviews for their excellent gourmet vegetarian cuisine, which tailors meals to diners’ needs. NCL and Royal Caribbean also rank highly with vegetarian passengers. Carnival Cruise Lines, on the other hand, may be one to avoid. Although they offer one vegetarian item per menu and claim they can accommodate vegetarian requests, they don’t have a dietician on board, so their ability to make changes is limited. For vegans, this can be a big problem. One vegan reports that she was assured before the cruise that her diet would be no trouble; however, all she could actually eat was bread, lettuce, and an occasional baked potato. When booking a cruise with any company, tell them you’re vegetarian or vegan and ask any questions you may have about menu offerings.

Land-lubbers may find the easiest way to assure a variety of vegetarian choices is to stay at a resort with several restaurants. The Sandals chain, for example, includes up to eleven eateries at each location. Their menus typically include at least one vegetarian option in each category. While that may sound limiting, resort menus tend to change frequently, often nightly. Resorts also usually have a buffet, so you’ll be able to pick and choose. Sample menus are generally posted on a resort’s website, so logging online may be one way to do a bit of investigative work. Still, it’s a good idea to check with the resort before booking to find out how veg-friendly they are.

Higher-end resorts are often more conscious of serving healthy food, including vegetarian dishes. Some of them use locally grown and/or organic items in their cooking. Even if you can’t afford to stay there, you may be able to eat at their restaurants. For instance, the Sugar Mill Restaurant at the Sugar Mill Hotel (British Virgin Islands) is a local treat that’s worth the trip. Voted “The Best Restaurant in the Caribbean” by readers of Caribbean Travel & Life, this gourmet restaurant’s ever-changing menu always offers several vegetarian dishes and its atmosphere makes it a great place for a special night out.

Meat-free travelers interested in visiting the Dominican Republic should consider Sirenis Hotels, which have an all-vegetarian restaurant at their Punta Cana resort complex. Comprised of Sirenis Cocotal Beach Resort and Sirenis Tropical Suites, the vegetarian restaurant seems to be on the all-inclusive plan of Tropical Suites but not Cocotal Beach Resort. If you prefer to stay at Cocotal, check with them to find out if you’ll be able to eat at the vegetarian restaurant.

As far as specific countries go, Jamaica is veggie heaven. Because Rastafarians are vegetarian, options abound. The key word to remember is “Ital,” derived from “vital.” Ital cooking uses pure, organic ingredients, and is essentially vegan. However, some dishes may contain honey, so if you don’t eat honey be sure to ask about it. In fact, Ital is a good word to look out for anywhere, as Ital food can be found in other countries, too.

Puerto Rico also has a number of caf

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