Antigua
If you had a year to do nothing but beach-hop, you could spend it enjoying a new Antigua beach every day! 365 beaches in all, with the great majority inside the calm, protected waters of the island’s Caribbean side. All the beaches are open to the public, so the challenge posed to a visitor is not how to find a way onto a beach, but simply finding the one that’s perfect for you. Offshore, you’ll find the waters are perfectly suited for yacht cruising and racing, with constant trade winds, and there are many harbors to explore around the island.
If you’d like to uncover the island’s pirate past, take a tour of Buccaneer’s Cove. Or visit Lord Nelson’s Dockyard at English Harbor, followed by a private cruise aboard a tall sailing ship. And you can always end your day with a glamorous evening in one of the island’s many dazzling casinos and restaurants.
Aruba
Stretch out and enjoy Aruba’s legendary beaches, thought by many to be the finest in the West Indies. Or enjoy the surf with exciting windsurfing along the shore. The island’s beauty lies in its countryside, a landscape full of rocky deserts, cactus jungles, secluded coves and aquamarine vistas. In and around Aruba, you’ll find distinctive touches of the Dutch culture – from Aruba’s cuisine to the numerous windmills that dot the island, powered by the persistent trade winds that led the early explorers to this island gem. And when night begins in Aruba, the glorious sunsets are spellbinding and part of the perfect way to end the day. Now you’re set for Aruba’s nightlife, which can be anything you want it to be, from a horse-drawn carriage ride around town to lively dancing and cool Caribbean rhythms.
Bahamas
New Providence Island, with Nassau as its hub, and Paradise Island, located just a stone’s throw away, all lie within a graceful constellation of islands arcing south east from the coast of Florida. The unique blend of international glamour and tropical ambiance gives the vacationer the freedom to do absolutely everything or absolutely nothing. Whether you are looking for sophisticated resorts or secluded beaches, vibrant nightlife or the perfect pool, colonial charm or tropical island beauty, you’ll find it here in the Bahamas.
Bermuda
New Providence Island, with Nassau as its hub, and Paradise Island, located just a stone’s throw away, all lie within a graceful constellation of islands arcing south east from the coast of Florida. The unique blend of international glamour and tropical ambiance gives the vacationer the freedom to do absolutely everything or absolutely nothing. Whether you are looking for sophisticated resorts or secluded beaches, vibrant nightlife or the perfect pool, colonial charm or tropical island beauty, you’ll find it here in the Bahamas.
Caymen Islands
A sparkling sea, soft white sand, and soothing sunshine make Grand Cayman the gem of the Caribbean. To see the real beauty of Grand Cayman, grab your snorkel and mask. Sheer coral walls, subterranean drop-offs, and an incredible variety of marine life all submerged in clear, calm and balmy waters make Grand Cayman one of the world’s premier scuba diving and snorkeling destinations.
Dominican Republic
This island offers rugged mountains, beautiful beaches and new resorts amidst historic towns, since this is where Christopher Columbus first set foot in the New World. Puerto Plata, located on the exquisite North Coast of the Dominican Republic, has gorgeous, golden sand beaches, scenic mountain peaks, turquoise water, and lush tropical greenery. This area is a thriving tourist scene complete with resorts, golf courses, casinos, restaurants, night spots, historical landmarks, and, of course, shopping. On the eastern coast, Punta Cana’s 20 miles of pearl-white sand beaches merged with sapphire-blue waters creates scenery surpassed by no other. This sparkling gem not only offers an impeccable ambiance, but also luxurious resorts, fine dining, and a wide variety of activities and scenery, especially for divers and snorkelers.
Jamaica
Jamaican landscape is a mosaic of crystal-white beaches lined with palm trees all surrounding a beautiful mountainous interior. Jamaica is the land of reggae, rum, romance and sun that attracts travelers the world over looking to escape the routine of daily life. Many of the remaining mansions from the time of the rule of the British Empire, are now opulent inns flanked not only by the sugar fields, but also by golf courses, while the beaches that once harbored ruthless, notorious pirates now harbor vacationers seeking the perfect tan.
You’ll note that music is in the heartbeat of Jamaica; nearly everywhere you go you feel its rhythm pulsing through the air and the marketplaces. If you are a vacationer seeking warm beaches and a free and festive spirit, Jamaica is your place.
Saint Lucia
Referred to as one of the Caribbean’s best-kept secrets, St. Lucia is situated with the Caribbean Sea on one side, and the Atlantic Ocean on the other. It is a paradise for sailors, parasailers, windsurfers, snorkelers and scuba divers, and anglers who come from all over the world in pursuit of the elusive, and rare, white marlin.
Along a coastline where rain forest meets beach, you’ll find natural harbors and bays that help create some of the best dive sites in the Caribbean. The island’s interior is stunning, with mountains and valleys crisscrossed by streams and waterfalls. It’s easy to explore by foot or horseback.
A member of the British Commonwealth since 1814, St. Lucia is a mix of people of African, European and East Indian descent. Every Friday night rocks to the rhythm of zouk, reggae, ska and calypso. And you’re invited, as these friendly islanders love sharing the beauty and culture of their island with visitors.
Other Caribbean Islands
The Caribbean has over 25 locales that are dream vacation spots. Look over the below map for ideas, and then go back and click on our Travel and Tour Partners for more island destinations and vacation packages.