The Caribbean Sea (pronounced /kəˈrɪbiən/ or /ˌkærɨˈbiːən/) is a tropical sea in the Western Hemisphere, part of the Atlantic Ocean, southeast of the Gulf of Mexico. A mediterranean sea, it covers most of the Caribbean Plate and is bounded on the south by South America, on the west and south by Mexico and Central America, and on the north and east by the Antilles: the Greater Antilles islands of Cuba, Hispaniola, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico lie to the north, and a plethora of Lesser Antilles bound the sea on the east. The entire area of the Caribbean Sea, the numerous islands of the West Indies, and adjacent coasts, are collectively known as the Caribbean.The Caribbean Sea is one of the largest salt water seas and has an area of about 2,754,000 km² (1,063,000 square miles). The sea's deepest point is the Cayman Trough, between Cuba and Jamaica, at 7,686 m (25,220 ft) below sea level. The Caribbean coastline has many gulfs and bays: the Gulf of Venezuela, Gulf of Darien, Golfo de los Mosquitos and Gulf of Honduras.

It's called barter. Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has said Central American and Caribbean states could pay for oil with services or products like bananas and sugar.

Royal Caribbean and Tui Cruises join forces to bring cruising to the growing German market. The cruise line will be custom-tailored to German tastes, and encompass food, entertainment and amenities. German will be the language used onboard as well.

There are always lots of new restaurants opening on St. Maarten / St. Martin (We are the restaurant Capital of the Caribbean after all) but it’s only when something really special opens that we choose to let all of you know and this one is an absolute winner in all categories. Food, Price, Atmosphere, Attitude. It’s got it all.

Have you already tried Caribbean food? I had definitely not until I visited Eaton Restaurant. Well, what can I say: Was great! All kinds of fish, combined with exotic fruits. Extraordinary! Have to go there for yourself.

The forces of nature are giving Nicaragua no respite. After the hurricane that devastated the country’s northeastern Caribbean coast in September, weeks of torrential rains have claimed lives and caused economic damages, and now the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) is warning of famine.