Wild Caribbean Hits the Airwaves in the UK

The hidden wild side of the destinations of the Caribbean has become the focus of a new four-part series from BBC2’s Natural History Unit entitled “Wild Caribbean: Treasure Islands”.

Promoting the beautiful variety of the destinations themselves, the show’s first two episodes have encouraged travel aficionados to dip into the Caribbean’s remarkable wildlife scene - the riot of flora, wildlife and marine life beyond the palm-fringed beaches and sunshine that are already known for enticing the tourists.

The series examines the natural wonders of the Caribbean, aiming to exemplify the region’s diversity and increase its appeal to a wider UK audience than merely sun-seekers.

From the rainforests of the volcanic landscape of St Lucia and Dominica, through Bonaire’s salty lagoons and windswept deserts, the limestone caves of Cuba and the wetlands of Trinidad, to the Caribbean’s colorful coral reefs, colonies of frigate birds, flocks of flamingos, rare parrots and giant sperm whales, the show demonstrates that the Caribbean melting pot offers something to appeal to all holidaymakers.