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Pirates, pampering, rum bars and more - the Caribbean has it all

Pirates, pampering, rum bars and more - the Caribbean has it all

The region has many drawcards in addition to its famous white-sand beaches and azure waters. Norwegian Cruise Line offers a tantalising taster.

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In a flash, I have my ready response to those inevitable post-holiday questions about trip “highlights”.

It happens while I’m exploring the Pirate Treasure Museum on Saint Thomas, a Caribbean island just east of Puerto Rico. A friendly guide asks if I’d like to dress up as a marine plunderer and pose for a photograph behind the bridge of a mocked-up 17th-century ship.

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Mark MulliganWorld editorMark Mulligan is the world editor and a former markets and economics writer. He was a Financial Times correspondent. Connect with Mark on Twitter. Email Mark at mark.mulligan@afr.com.au

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