It doesn’t take much to make you want to visit the Caribbean, with its sunny beaches and chilled out vibe.
But choosing exactly where to visit in the Caribbean can be a bit more difficult, with such a diverse range of islands to pick from.
Which one is right for you will depend on you and what you want from your trip, so here are some tips to get you started, put together in conjunction with Blue Haven Turks and Caicos resort.
This medium sized island is home to lots of small and secluded beaches, and resorts which suit any budget. If you get tired of the beaches you can also head out to historical colonial sites such as the English Harbour.
Made up of over 700 islands, the Bahamas are found right off the coast of the US, all offering their own delights. Whether it be relaxing on the beach, water sports or history that you’re after, you’ll find it somewhere in the Bahamas.
This ex-British colony still retains a strong British flavour and is one of the easier islands to reach from the UK, with direct flights from London. It’s also great for surfing, and those who are on a tighter budget.
Cuba offers a truly distinct Caribbean experience, that you won’t find anywhere else, with Havana alone offering a great range of things to see and do. Bear in mind though that there are restrictions on US citizens travelling to Cuba.
While it doesn’t have as many beaches as many of the other islands, Dominica is a real hidden gem, with a stunning landscape, including rainforests, mountains, valleys and waterfalls.
With a big Hispanic culture, the Dominican Republic is one of the biggest countries in the Caribbean and is home to a great mixture of top beaches and historical attractions.
This ex-British colony is known for growing nutmeg, and its capital city of St. George’s, with gorgeous beaches and hilly rainforests to explore too.
Not a straightforward beach resort, but still a worthwhile place to visit, Haiti has been through hard times of late, having endured a number of natural disasters.
However, Haiti has a rich culture which taps into the Caribbean’s African roots.
Considered the typical Caribbean island by many, Jamaica is home to all of the usual Bob Marley clichés, but also a rich urban culture.
St Kitts is known for its lavish hotels and condos, as well as pirate sights such as Brimstone Hill national park.
With great beaches, resorts and hills, the island of St. Lucia is popular with French holidaymakers and honeymooners, with plenty to do no matter how adventurous you are.
Boating is a popular activity in these islands, whether it be aboard a local fishing boat or one you’ve chartered for yourself.
The islands are also home to great rainforests and the picturesque island of Bequia.
If you simply want to kick back and relax in the sun for a week or so, there are few better places than the Turks & Caicos Islands, a chain of lots of tiny islands with perfect coastlines.
Also home to some of the best dive sites in the Caribbean.
Trinidad and its tiny cousin Tobago are two very different islands. Trinidad has a great Creole and party culture, whereas Tobago holds much more natural beauty and quiet resorts.
So, why wait!? Pack your bag and let go for a holiday.
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