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There's much to appreciate in the Caribbean. Few things, though, are more deserving of our thanks (and protection) than mangroves.

The Fond Doux Cottages at Fond Doux Resort are a model of sustainable tourism, both in terms of St. Lucia's environment and heritage.

Aruba's Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort has launched a Sea Turtle Countdown Calendar making it easier for turtle travel dreams to come true.

My first night's sleep at The Feather Leaf Inn was horrendous. As it relates to this special property, though, that was a very good thing.

Scotts Head or Cashacrou Peninsula is many things. It's remote, protective, and picturesque. But like so many features of Dominica, it's also one of a kind.

Red Rocks Dominica is a pretty mundane name, but this feature of volcanic activity itself is an otherworldly wonder of Dominica worthy of the trip.

Trafalgar Falls is a twin waterfall attraction set against soaring emerald cliffs that's a must for anyone visiting the Nature Island in seach of adventure.

Emerald Pool in the heart of Dominica's rainforest with its 50-foot waterfall and reflecting pool can be all yours if you know when to visit.

Nature's treasures are rarely top-of-mind when thinking about Aruba. There are simply too many nightclubs, restaurants, swanky resorts, bars, and other party places to distract most who venture here. As elsewhere in the Caribbean, though, Mother Nature most surely shows off in Aruba.