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From Antigua to Jamaica, 10 Caribbean Vistas to Dream About

By: Bob Curley - April 2nd, 2020

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Mountain Top, St. Thomas: Mountain Top is a popular cruise ship excursion where you get a bird’s eye view of your fellow passengers sunning themselves on the beach at Magan’s Bay, 2,100 feet below. Sedate, it’s not. But do push your way through the crowds to enjoy the view. The drink of the day here is a banana daiquiri made with local Cruzan rum; you can pick up a few bottles at the high-altitude duty-free shop while you visit.

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