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We focus a lot of our Florida Keys coverage on Key West and its history and fun-loving people, but there are many people who travel to the Keys who are more interested in how many fish they can catch than the number of shots they can drink.

The Keys are actually considered by some to be the sportsfishing and diving capitals of the world, and its reefs, flats and deep waters are home to a number of desirable sports fish, notably the tarpon that were so beloved by Hemingway. So pack your poles and head south to some of the Top Fishing Spots in the Florida Keys, as recommended by the folks at Takemefishing.org.

Top Fishing Spots in the Florida Keys

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Gone Fishin' ... In the Florida Keys originally appeared on About.com Caribbean Travel on Thursday, May 16th, 2013 at 16:15:46.

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The 22nd annual St. Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival just wrapped up, and I could not have picked a better time for a first-time visit to this beautiful island, which was hopping with excitement all week as some of the world's best jazz, R&B, and even hiphop artists flew in to perform at a variety of concert venues. It was a great opportunity not only to see jazz played in some historic venues (and local bars) but also to experience the welcoming culture and friendly people of St. Lucia, who embrace this annual festival with as much joy as they do their annual Carnival celebration!

Learn more about the St. Lucia Jazz Fest and start planning your trip to the 2014 show ...

The St. Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival

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The St. Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival originally appeared on About.com Caribbean Travel on Wednesday, May 15th, 2013 at 16:54:07.

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Read overviews of 9 great spots to snorkel in St. John. Nearly 1/2 of Virgin Islands National Park is under water. Mangrove shorelines, seagrass beds, fringing and patch coral reefs offer a diverse and ample array of snorkeling opportunities. (CaribbeanMag.com)

No it's not the vacation spot for bad people, and when you book your first Grand Cayman Vacation, you would not actually visit hell, well you would be, but not the one you're thinking about. (CaribbeanMag.com)

Officially, in the Caribbean there are only a few sanctioned beaches for sunning in the nude.  On Average  the French and Dutch islands are a bit more accepting of au naturel, and if you look, you will find a number nude beaches throughout the Caribbean where you can strip down. (CaribbeanMag.com)

The term French West Indies is used to refer the islands in the Caribbean, in the Lesser Antilles, that are French Territories or Departments which include: Guadeloupe, Martinique, Les Saintes, Marie-Galante, St. Barts and St. Martin. (CaribbeanMag.com)

Christopher Columbus was the first European to discover Martinique in 1502, on his fourth and last New World voyage. The island was not actually colonised by Europeans until 1635, when Pierre Belain d'Esnambuc landed with a hundred French settlers. (CaribbeanMag.com)

It's common to hear the Caribbean described in terms of different locations defined by an islands location.  Lesser vs. Greater Antilles and Windward vs. Leeward.  Let's de-mystify. (CaribbeanMag.com)

Playa del Carmen, Mexico boasts miles of sandy, palm lined beaches, bordered by the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean. Dozens of varied restaurants and hotels are available to meet any budget or taste, and a tranquil and serene atmosphere and attitude that you won't find in tourist meccas like Cancun or Cozumel. (CaribbeanMag.com)

The busiest of the three US Virgin Islands ' now marketed by the US as "your islands" ' St Thomas at first glance appears to be a shopper's paradise, but it is so much more. Whether you want to snorkel, scuba dive, hike, sail, or lay about on the beach (there are 44 individual beaches), this small island (about the size of Manhattan) can accommodate you. (CaribbeanMag.com)

The Grenadines are a Caribbean island chain of over 600 islands in the Windward Islands.  Learn more about these remote and off-the-beaten track Caribbean islands. For travelers seeking something different and unique in the Caribbean - The Grenadine islands offer something quite special. (CaribbeanMag.com)

Just south of Playa del Carmen is Paamul, a great place for campers with some RV amenities and installations. It is very close to the reef, and an ideal spot for snorkeling or diving. It's got a nice beach front restaurant great for lunch and an afternoon cocktail. (CaribbeanMag.com)

Of all the islands, St John is probably the most unspoiled, thanks to the contribution of one of the world's best known philanthropists, Laurence Rockefeller. Had it not been for Rockefeller's gift of money and his desire to preserve beautiful St John, the landscape would probably look more commercial, much like the other Virgin Islands. (CaribbeanMag.com)

All your life you dreamed of taking a vacation and suddenly it is almost time! Now, the pressure to get the most out of it. We all have different ideas about vacations. And, this will be a special one. You have to realize your own special needs and wants and incorporate all this into a well structured fullfilling time. (CaribbeanMag.com)

Known today as the worlds 'Best Twelve Foot Dive' Stingray City, in Grand Cayman, is not to be missed! It's a perfect spot for an easy dive or just as good or better snorkeling. This is perfect snorkeling trip for kids and adults alike... (CaribbeanMag.com)

For the past four days, we'd been experiencing Trinidad's Carnival, a pulsating heartbeat of humanity that winds through the streets of Port of Spain. We'd chipped, we'd shuffled, we had lost ourselves in the pounding rhythm of the Caribbean's largest annual celebration that for many serves as an annual rebirth. (CaribbeanMag.com)

St. Lucia -- the country is one of the prettiest islands in the Caribbean and one of the world's favorite wedding and honeymoon spots. Beautiful beaches and the Piton mountains offer guests fabulous views and memories to last a lifetime. (CaribbeanMag.com)

There are two campgrounds in the National Park, Cinnamon Bay Campground and  Maho Bay, for those wanting to experience nature Caribbean style. (CaribbeanMag.com)

St Lucia would be just at home in the South Pacific, but it resides in the southeastern Caribbean Sea, and is part of the Windward Islands. (CaribbeanMag.com)

Looking for a way to heat up your romance? The answer just might lie in the sunny Caribbean, a destination filled with enough sun and sand to put the sizzle into every lovelife. You'll find the islands dotted with romantic resorts but when it's time to ge (CaribbeanMag.com)

Nevis is an ideal place for a wedding with its natural backdrops of the tropics, world-class service, and wide range of accommodation.  The setting can be as form or as casual as the couple desires.  Some choose to get married barefoot in the sand; others choose spots with stunning mountainside views surrounded lush foliage. (CaribbeanMag.com)

Batabano: Carnival in the Cayman Islands (about.com)

Memorial Day Military Discounts from Starwood Caribbean (about.com)

JW Marriott Coming to Provo (about.com)

Radisson Opens First Barbados Hotel (about.com)

The Caribbean is best-known for its role as wintertime haven from the snow and ice, but the islands' year-round warmth island the only reason to visit. Though it's always easy to find something to do on these islands, festivals can be a great way to explore island culture. (CaribbeanMag.com)

Caribbean Beaches are world re-known for their Pink sand, White powder, Exotic Black sand, and warm, Turquoise Waters. (CaribbeanMag.com)

This article is about the Island Carib people, who lived on the islands of the Caribbean. Carib or Island Carib is the name of a people of the Lesser Antilles islands, after whom the Caribbean Sea was named. (CaribbeanMag.com)

St. John was first settled by the Arawak Indians who had migrated north from coastal Colombia and Venezuela around AD 300. The Arawaks inhabited the island until around the year AD 1300 when they were driven off by the more aggressive and warlike Carib Indians. (CaribbeanMag.com)

An island is an island is an island, unless it’s Martinique, a seductive little corner of France in the Caribbean, which combines all the elements of stylish and chic French savoir-faire, with a sensuous and fun-loving Creole joie de vivre. (CaribbeanMag.com)

The term Arawak was used to designate the friendly Amerindians encountered by the Spanish in the Caribbean. These include the Taíno, who occupied the Greater Antilles and the Bahamas (Lucayan), the Nepoya and Suppoyo of Trinidad and the Igneri who were supposed to have preceded the Caribs in the Lesser Antilles. (CaribbeanMag.com)