The best Caribbean islands to visit

The best Caribbean islands to visit we should know

Caribbean islands to visit look like beautiful places. The Caribbean Islands is a huge archipelago located in the Caribbean Sea, which can be subdivided into a few different regions, the Lucayan Archipelago, the Greater Antilles, the Lesser Antilles, and the ABC Islands.

Caribbean islands to visit

Dominica: lush natural beauty

The island of Dominica in the Eastern Caribbean is covered by deep peaks, deep valleys, and 365 rivers. The 750-square-kilometer island is experiencing a luxury hotel boom, including the new five-star Cabrits Resort & Spa Kempinski.

 Combine that luxury accommodation with the true attraction of the Island of Nature: the great outdoors.

A guided trek through the deserted valley leads to the world's second-largest tropical lake.

Inside the UNESCO-protected Morne Trois Pitons, National Park is the Emerald Pool, fed by waterfalls, where you can take a refreshing swim.

There's world-class diving and snorkeling, plus a sandy shoreline for complete relaxation. 

Dominica

North and Middle Caicos: the unspoiled Caribbean

Connected by ferry to Turks and Caicos, the much more developed Providenciales islands, are North and Middle Caicos, offering rustic island life without glittering resorts.

In Middle Caicos, you will find one of the most spectacular stretches of sand in the world at Mudjin Harbor Beach. Sea cliffs and a spectacular offshore rock formation shaken by the waves make this a fascinating place to enjoy the beautiful views of the Caribbean.

For visitors curious about the island's history, Wade's Green Plantation in North Caicos offers a window into the era of conservative plantations in Turks and Caicos.

There are a handful of no-frills beachfront bars and restaurants and a few hotels and lodge enclaves. Most of the time you will have this paradise all to yourself.

Curaçao: for a 'city' life

About 145 kilometers north of Venezuela, Curacao Island is one of the most vibrant urban centers in the Caribbean.

Willemstad, the capital of Curaçao, offers a distinctive Euro-Caribbean experience, where Dutch colonial architecture brings Amsterdam in pastel colors to this autonomous country within the Royal Kingdom of the Netherlands.

Anna's Bay faces the Punda district, where shops and galleries line the picturesque streets.

At nearby Pietermaai, the traditional restaurants and cafes attract visitors seeking local flavors. The passion entertainment guide is a great way to keep up with what's happening on the island.

As well as being a UNESCO World Heritage site, Willemstad is home to several interesting museums, a rich street art scene, and the Mikvé Israel-Emanuel Synagogue, the oldest continuously operating Synagogue in America.

Saba: a terrifying (or exciting?) Aerial experience

This 12-square-kilometer Caribbean island, which is a special municipality of the Netherlands, flies low on the radar of most tourists. There isn't much in the way of beaches, and they can only be accessed by air via the neighboring island of St. Maarten.

But getting there is exciting, as Saba is home to a nearly 400-meter track that is often classified as the shortest commercial track in the world.

That dramatic entrance gives way to an island crisscrossed with trails through the rugged rainforest and volcanic rocks the aptly named Mount Scenery as the hiking centerpiece.

Diving offshore is another great draw to this largely undiscovered island.

Antigua: diversity of beaches

Surely, that's enough to keep even the hottest beachgoer busy.

Dickenson Bay attracts sun worshipers with white sand and water sports, while Half Moon Bay offers seclusion and crystal pink sand.

All the sun makes you hungry and the spectators are lucky. John, where the island's distinctive Antigua Black pineapple is among the items for sale.

Barbados - Taste Excellent Cuisine and Great Rum

The sugar cane that flies in the breeze that blows in central Barbados is a reminder of the island's rich rum culture.

Visitors can take tours of a variety of distilleries or stop at one of the island's many rum shops to enjoy a drink alongside the locals.

Immerse yourself in Bajan cuisine, a mix of African, Indian, Irish, Creole, and British flavors.

Barbados' national dish is flying fish and coucou, made with cornmeal and okra. Brown Sugar in Bridgetown is a great place to try it.

The island also has its share of spectacular dining venues, including The Cliff. Watch the sunset and ask for a table next to the railing.

St. Barts: if you want to experience an exaggerated luxury trip

Saint Barthélemy, typically called St. Barts, has already recovered after Hurricane Irma in 2017, and luxury lovers will not be disappointed.

The Eden Rock resort reopened in November after two years of renovation and reconstruction. 

Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten is behind the resort's kitchen and there is a new Eden Spa.

It is far from the only luxury property on the island. Cheval Blanc and Le Toiny are also great draws.

Bimini, Bahamas: If you want a little history of Martin Luther King Jr.

Bimini, a haven for anglers with ties to civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr. and author Ernest Hemingway, offers a quiet Bahamian getaway with some intriguing historical threads.

With North Bimini and South Bimini at its core, the Bimini chain is just 50 miles from Florida and was a magnet for avid sport fisherman Ernest Hemingway in the 1930s.

Bimini hosted King in the 1960s. During a later visit, shortly before he was assassinated in 1968, King wrote his speech to the Memphis sanitation workers.

The small Bimini Museum (temporarily closed) contains artifacts related to King and Hemingway, but enjoying the outdoors is perhaps the best way to connect with what attracted these famous characters.

Puerto Rico: an island of music and dance

Bomba, full, décima, salsa, reggaeton. All musical styles in Puerto Rico are inextricably intertwined with distinctive dance moves.

And for a fast-paced nightlife and vibrant cocktail culture, this island's territory is hard to beat.

Learn to dance salsa at Cambio en Clave in San Juan or try the Don Rafael Cepeda school in case you want to learn bomba y fully.

Cocktail bars are sufficient for visitors who prefer to drink rather than sweat. La Factoría in San Juan has been regularly named among the 50 best bars in the world.