World War II shipwrecks, ancient ruins, statues and frescoes create an underwater art gallery you need to be a scuba diver to enjoy.
Visitors to the region can find a carnival at almost any time of year. Each may have a slightly different flavour but all share raucous dance, pounding music and flamboyant costumes.
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The Bolongo Bay Beach Resort in the US Virgin Islands carries out a weekly snorkel scavenger hunt, where guests compete to find hidden bottles of Cruzan rum under the sea.
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The capital of Cuba is home to vintage American cars, revolutionary slogans on walls of houses hosting all-night parties and idyllic beaches.
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