Easy-to-read, snapshot guides of some of the best places to eat, stay and things to do for each island in the Caribbean. More coming soon
The perfect balance of untouched, rugged beauty and glamorous luxury, Aruba, the most visited island in the Southern Caribbean, is packed full of wonderful things to do. With great places to eat and picture-perfect beaches, Aruba is truly a tropical, laid-back, Caribbean paradise.
With an island for every day of the year, the Bahamas has something for even the most scrutinizing traveler. The most beautiful place from space - according to astronaut, Scott Kelly - the Bahamas has blissful beaches, world-class diving, a sublime selection of restaurants, the largest casino in the Caribbean ( if that's your thing) and bigger-than-big mega, mega-resorts that will blow your mind. We haven't even got to the pigs, sharks and glistening sandbars yet - it's safe to say there's plenty to do in the Bahamas and here's a quick snapshot for you.
Barbados is packed with soft, powdery shorelines, jagged hidden coves and frothy surf to suit every type of traveler. We've picked some of our top not-to-be-missed beaches that you need to be sunning yourself on.
Home to one of the world's most mysterious civilizations, the second largest barrier reef in the world, barefoot beaches and dense, tropical jungles, Belize- an adventure lover's paradise- offers something for everyone.
One of the best places for diving in the whole of the Caribbean, Bonaire lures visitors to its pristine, crystal-clear coastal waters and doesn't disappoint. Warm locals, casual-chic waterfront eateries, a colorful capital and multi-hued waters gives Bonaire its reputation as a world-class Caribbean destination.
Cayman Brac, unsurprisingly, considering its size ( 12x2 square miles), has limited options when it comes to accommodation, choosing a restaurant and finding things to do. What it lacks in variety it makes up for in quality. With some of the best diving in the world on offer, a barefoot, small-island charm, and endless, almost untouched caves, Cayman Brac is still a contender on the Caribbean dream destination list.
This stunning group of five islands is a perfect place to get lost and recharge your batteries. A French-speaking paradise, Guadeloupe is a romantic combination of Caribbean and European charm. The rolling hills and gorgeous blue waters will most likely be water first attracts you to the destination, but the food, friendly people people and wide selection of hotels, resorts and villas will keep you coming back.
An off-the-radar Caribbean island, setting its own pace, Curaçao offers a one-of-a-kind blend of Spanish, Dutch and Creole cultures, a charming mixture of cosmopolitan and authentic eateries, stunning hidden coves and stretches of silky-sandy beaches. In the capital multi-colored colonial buildings line the pretty waterfront and floating markets captivate visitors and locals alike. If you're looking for a Caribbean escape, away from the hordes of tourists, Curaçao may just be for you.
Close to the ocean and bustling with locals and tourists, Lakay is often considered as one of the top eateries in Cap-Haitien. With a laid-back vibe and reasonable prices you can't go wrong at this restaurant. Try the lobster and shrimp salad to start, then fill up on pizza, it's supposedly the best in Haiti.
An unspoiled, remote island for nature-lovers, Dominica will wow you with its verdant rainforests, remarkable black-sandy beaches, vast volcanic landscapes, lush valleys and natural hot springs. Known as 'the nature island' this English-speaking Caribbean country doesn't count on flashy, all-inclusive mega-resorts to attract visitors, with eco-tourism and sustainability at the forefront, Dominica relies on Mother Nature - and the outcome is pretty spectacular.
Secluded, private, whiter-than-white beaches, sparkling waters and lavish resorts , Anguilla, unlike its Caribbean neighbors, is an exclusive, tranquil beach-lovers paradise. With an enviable selection of high-end spas, restaurants, bars and gorgeous hidden-away bays, if you're wanting the best of the Caribbean without the crowds, Anguilla is the spot.