Caribbean

Caribbean Islands

The islands of the Caribbean Sea or West Indies are an extensive archipelago in the far west of the Atlantic Ocean, mostly strung between North and South America. They've long been known as a resort vacation destination for honeymooners and retirees, but a small movement toward eco-tourism and backpacking has started to open up the Caribbean to more independent travel. With year-round good weather (with the occasional but sometimes serious exception of hurricane season in the late summer and early fall), promotional air fares from Europe and North America, and hundreds of islands to explore, the Caribbean offers something for almost everyone.

Little history

The Caribbean islands were first inhabited by the Arawak Indians, then were invaded by a more aggressive tribe, the Caribs. Unfortunately, neither could appreciate their victory forever, although the Arawaks may have had a quiet reign of nearly two millenia. Then the Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, French, Danish, and British arrived, after which the Carib population steeply declined due to various factors. The islands have known many historic battles and more than a few pirate stories.

Caribbean Islands, vintage airline poster

There are number of different ways to get there, and this particular travel poster promotes airplane tourist route to your vacation destination. The poster is trying to awake the adventure spirit to traveler, by representing pirates on the background.

   
  This restored Poster and other related prints (coffee mugs, pillows, postcards, badges...) You can order from here. If you are interested,   here you can find other caribbean art for sale . Also, on the same site you can find caribbean islands art for sale or, if you look for airplane posters, please see airline posters for sale . As I said the Caribbean island is famous for their pirate legends. Some pirate theme art you ca find on pirates posters for sale.