Coconut Island: Saint Martin’s French Paradise
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Coconut Island: Saint Martin’s French Paradise

An island with a delightful split personality: Sint Maarten on the Dutch side and Saint Martin on the French. Up north, French flair reigns—charming cafés, exquisite cuisine and a relaxed, romantic pace. Tucked between verdant hills you’ll find secret beaches, sweeping mountain panoramas and historic hilltop forts like Fort Louis overlooking Marigot, the island’s graceful capital.

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Antigua: Land of 365 Beaches
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Antigua: Land of 365 Beaches

With a gorgeous beach for every day of the year, tortoise sanctuaries and loads of succulent seafood, Antigua & Barbuda is truly a hidden gem. The island offers endless amounts of sunbathing, swimming and water sports but still feels quaint and untouched. It also has rich British history as a British naval headquarters and sugar colony.

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Tikal’s Ancient Maya Civilization
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Tikal’s Ancient Maya Civilization

In the heart of the Guatemalan jungle, surrounded by lush vegetation, lies the ruins of an ancient Mayan civilization, inhabited from the 6th century BC to the 10th century AD. The ceremonial center is home to massive temples, palaces and public squares accessed by ramps.

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