Haiti is a land of absolut beauty and color. Of a special light that lends an enchanting mystique. Of majestic mountains, golden beaches and emerald seas. Its rich African heritage has spawned beautiful and exotic art, esteemed by collectors worldwide.

Most of Haiti's good beaches are north of Port-au-Prince. Sixty kilometers (40mi) north of the capital is the C™te des Arcadins, which has calm waters. The beach at the western end of Ile de la Tortue, off the northern coast, has a good strand. There's good diving at the three Arcadins cays, just a few kilometers off C™te des Arcadins. Cormier Plage, near Cap Ha•tien on the northern coast, offers decent reef diving

Port-au-Prince, the capital city, lies within a one hour drive of most major beaches. Cap-Haitian in the north was called -The Pearl of the Antilles - in the 17th century.