Western Caribbean 10 days from/to Galveston (Houston)

Day 1

galveston, texas

Departure: 16:00

Galveston is a coastal resort city on Galveston Island and Pelican Island in the U.S. state of Texas. The community of 208.3 square miles (539 km2), with its population of 47,762 people (2012 Census estimate), is the county seat and second-largest municipality of Galveston County. It is within Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land metropolitan area. Named after Bernardo de Gálvez y Madrid, Count of Gálvez (born in Macharaviaya, Spain), Galveston's first European settlements on the island were built around 1816 by French pirate Louis-Michel Aury to help the fledgling Republic of Mexico fight Spain. The Port of Galveston was established in 1825 by the Congress of Mexico following its independence from Spain. The city was the main port for the Texas Navy during the Texas Revolution, and later served as the capital of the Republic of Texas. During the 19th century, Galveston became a major U.S. commercial center and one of the largest ports in the United States. It was devastated by the 1900 Galveston Hurricane, whose effects included flooding and a storm surge. The natural disaster on the exposed barrier island is still ranked as the deadliest in United States history, with an estimated death toll of 6,000 to 12,000 people. Much of Galveston's economy is centered in the tourism, health care, shipping, and financial industries. The 84-acre (340,000 m2) University of Texas Medical Branch campus with an enrollment of more than 2,500 students is a major economic force of the city. Galveston is home to six historic districts containing one of the largest and historically significant collections of 19th-century buildings in the United States, with over 60 structures listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

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Day 3

cozumel

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 16:00

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Day 4

george town, grand cayman

Arrival: 11:00 - Departure: 18:30

The Cayman Islands are an island group in the Caribbean Sea, ninety miles south of Cuba. The beautiful coral reefs and outstandingly clear waters have made this island group a favourite destination of divers. Great beaches and fine restaurants and resorts make it an excellent tourist destination as well. Grand Cayman is the largest island and home to most of the population and tourist facilities. The small but affluent port city of George Town is the capital of the Cayman Islands. Located on the island of Grand Cayman, George Town has all of the shopping, which includes the highly sought after rum cake, all sorts of jewellery, and the endless duty-free shopping on offer just outside the docks. The main restaurants and bars are located in George Town and various island tours often meet here. The buildings are painted in attractive pastel colours and the city is very well kept and pleasant. The Grand Cayman is known for its Seven Miles Beach, a gorgeous beach with powdery white sand and aqua marine sea. Seven Mile beach, located on the west coast north of George Town, is one of the finest beaches in the world. If you love sunshine and the ocean this may be the place for you.

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Day 5

falmouth, jamaica

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 17:00

Falmouth is the chief town and capital of the parish of Trelawny in Jamaica. It is situated on Jamaica's north coast 18 miles east of Montego Bay. It is noted for being one of the Caribbean's best-preserved Georgian towns. Founded by Thomas Reid in 1769, Falmouth flourished as a market centre and port for forty years at a time when Jamaica was the world's leading sugar producer. It was named after Falmouth, Cornwall in the United Kingdom, the birthplace of Sir William Trelawny, the Governor of Jamaica, who was instrumental in its establishment. The town was meticulously planned from the start, with wide streets in a regular grid, adequate water supply, and public buildings. It had piped water earlier than New York City. Falmouth has a number of interesting historic buildings in the Jamaican Georgian architectural style which are in need of preservation and restoration.

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Day 7

harvest caye

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 17:00

Placencia is a gorgeous peninsula in southern Belize with 16 miles of sandy beaches, with clean and clear water. With a virgin mangrove-fringed lagoon, a wilderness of coral-studded cayes, nearby jungle rivers, and pristine rainforest, Garifuna Creole and Mayan cultures, and ancient Mayan ruins make Placencia the ideal location for the adventure traveler.

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Day 8

costa maya, mexico

Arrival: 07:00 - Departure: 12:00

The Grand Costa Maya is a region located south of the Mexican Caribbean, composed of the destinations of Chetumal, Bacalar and Mahahual. Its exuberant nature, lagoon systems, calm beaches of gentle waves, history, culture, archaeological sites, and the attractions offered by each of the destinations that make it up make it an authentic paradise of calm, relaxation, adventure and fun where, in addition, You feel the warmth and hospitality of its people in every corner.

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Day 10

galveston, texas

Arrival: 08:00

Galveston is a coastal resort city on Galveston Island and Pelican Island in the U.S. state of Texas. The community of 208.3 square miles (539 km2), with its population of 47,762 people (2012 Census estimate), is the county seat and second-largest municipality of Galveston County. It is within Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land metropolitan area. Named after Bernardo de Gálvez y Madrid, Count of Gálvez (born in Macharaviaya, Spain), Galveston's first European settlements on the island were built around 1816 by French pirate Louis-Michel Aury to help the fledgling Republic of Mexico fight Spain. The Port of Galveston was established in 1825 by the Congress of Mexico following its independence from Spain. The city was the main port for the Texas Navy during the Texas Revolution, and later served as the capital of the Republic of Texas. During the 19th century, Galveston became a major U.S. commercial center and one of the largest ports in the United States. It was devastated by the 1900 Galveston Hurricane, whose effects included flooding and a storm surge. The natural disaster on the exposed barrier island is still ranked as the deadliest in United States history, with an estimated death toll of 6,000 to 12,000 people. Much of Galveston's economy is centered in the tourism, health care, shipping, and financial industries. The 84-acre (340,000 m2) University of Texas Medical Branch campus with an enrollment of more than 2,500 students is a major economic force of the city. Galveston is home to six historic districts containing one of the largest and historically significant collections of 19th-century buildings in the United States, with over 60 structures listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

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