Anguilla is the most northerly of the Leeward Islands, 146 miles (235 km) east of Puerto Rico and 6 miles (10 km) to the north of St. Martin. The name 'Anguilla' means 'eel' and well describes its long, thin shape. Its people are of mixed origins, though primarily of African descent. The island is very flat with its highest point at a little over 200 feet (70 metres). Rainfall levels are low and the resulting vegetation is mostly small trees and bush.

Antigua, also known as 'Wadadli' meaning 'our own', is the largest of the Leeward Islands. The circumference is roughly 54 miles and its area is 108 square miles. The island is the most developed of the Leeward Islands and is prosperous due to its upscale tourism industry, offshore banking, gambling and education services

Bonaire is one of a group of islands referred to as the ABC islands in the Caribbean. It is still a member of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and therefore its official language is Dutch. This island in the Netherland Antilles is world renowned for its excellent scuba diving and is rated among one of the best diving sites in the world!

The British Virgin Islands are located in the Caribbean, east of Puerto Rico and consist of the main Islands of Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Anegada and Jost Van Dyke, along with 50 other smaller islands and cays. Only fifteen islands are inhabited with a total population of about 22,000 of which 18,000 inhabit Tortola.

Before Christopher Columbus 'discovered' and named Dominica after the day on which it was landed (Dominica is Latin for Sunday), the indigenous people of the island named her 'Wai'tu Kubuli' which translates to 'Tall is Her body'. Its official language is English, though French creole is commonly spoken. It is one of the youngest Islands in the lesser Antilles, still being formed by geothermal-volcanic activity, as evidenced by the world's second largest boiling lake! The island features lush mountainous rain forests and is home to very rare plant, animal and bird species.

St. Kitts together with the island of Nevis constitutes one country: The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis. The population is approximately 35,000, the majority of whom are of African Descent. The primary language is english and the literacy rate is approximately 98%. The country hosts the largest fortress ever built in the Eastern Caribbean and is home to the The Warner Park Cricket Stadium which hosted several 2007 world cup matches. This makes St. Kitts the smallest nation on earth to ever host a world cup event!

St. Lucia is an island nation in the Eastern Caribbean Sea. It is also known as the 'Helen of the West Indies' because it switched control so often between the British and French it was likened to the mythical Helen of Troy. This volcanic island is mountainous and forms the islands most famous landmark 'The Pitons'. St. Lucia is also one of the few places in the world that boasts a drive-in volcano!

This territory consists of the main island of St. Vincent and the northern two-thirds of the Grenadines. Since primeval times, St. Vincent has been blessed with lush mountains, volcanic-rich soil and unspoiled landscapes of brilliant flora and beautiful crystal clear waters. Add to this the idyllic islands and deserted cays of the Grenadines, and the entire country emerges as a prime eco-playground