A voyage to Montserrat's volcano

BRADES, Montserrat --  Vacationers looking to ditch the norm and cross over into the world of history and adventure can venture to the island of Montserrat and take advantage of the Voyage to the Volcano getaway package.

The six day/five night special includes private villa accommodations, adventure activities including volcano watching, boat tour to former capital city Plymouth, diving, snorkeling, kayaking, meals, a five-day car rental, island tours and a day trip to Redonda Island.

Each day will bring a new experience and adventure for visitors to enjoy. Explorers can participate in a variety of excursions that include: a guided kayak and snorkeling tour to Rendezvous Bay Beach, Montserrat’s only white-sand beach; island tour with a visit to the Montserrat Volcano Observatory for the chance to watch historic footage of the volcano’s eruption, as well as catch a glimpse of the waking mountain from the safest vantage point; a rainforest mountain hike that offers panoramic views of Montserrat and neighboring islands and a day trip to Redonda Island for more diving, hiking and snorkeling.

Additional activities include a Plymouth boat tour that provides scenic views of the island’s 13 miles of coastline, as well as an up-close and personal look at the destruction of the former capital city now submerged under ash and mud-flows, a trip back in time to explore the remains of the famed AIR Studios, where music greats including The Rolling Stones, Elton John, Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder once recorded and a stop at Runaway Ghaut, where folklore promises one sip from the ghaut will guarantee a return visit to the island.