Reasons #4, #3, #2, and #1

Here are the last 4 reasons why I love the Caribbean (especially in winter)!

4.  Colorful buildings

Colonial zones of Cartagena and Santo Domingo

3.  Inspiration for stories and paintings

The botanical gardens in Santo Domingo were once a military encampment for Trujillo.

2.  Pirate history!

1.  Hot, hot, hot!

The new city of Cartagena