The most talked about place when visiting the Caribbean is the beach. There’s nothing wrong with a little rest and relaxation. We’re here to expand your experiences beyond the sun and sand and into a cultural immersion perfect for a visit this holiday season.
1. Kingston, Jamaica
Kingston is easy to avoid, but there’s a little bit of fun for all. Bob Marley enthusiasts can visit his museum. Coffee lovers can book a tour with Craighton Estate Coffee Plantation, learn Coffee 101, and enjoy a cup of the best single source coffee.
2. Paramaribo, Suriname
Take a step back in time when visiting the capital city of Suriname, Paramaribo. With a mix of 17th and 18th century Dutch influences, and indigenous South American culture, Paramaribo is a history lover’s dream.
3. St. Kitts and Nevis
St. Kitts and Nevis combines nearly crowd-free beaches with bio-tours of tropical forests, lagoons and volcanoes. It’s a visit that is as luxuriant as it is tropical. Enjoy all the nature it has to offer, by visiting the capital city of Basseterre.
4. The Virgin Islands
For a true 360 nature experience, visit the Virgin Island National Park, which covers two thirds of St. John and over 5600 square free of underwater acres. The park suffered damage from Hurricane Irma and rebuilding won’t happen overnight.
5. Bequia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Bequia has been called the “most perfect island” in the Caribbean. Admiralty Bay is the region’s most protected natural harbor. It’s small size and lower tourism rate means a higher chance of interacting with the local community.
6. Guyana
Fusions from both Caribbean and South American cultures, Guyana is the culture enthusiast’s dream. It mixes religions, cultures, and foods that goes unmatched anywhere else in South America.
7. Grenada
The “Isle of Spice” and “Jab Jab Nation” is known for its nutmeg, cinnamon, vanilla, and cocoa crops. Grenada merges the local with luxe and its history with nature. A must see when you visit? The Underwater Sculpture Park created by Jason deCaires Taylor.
8. Anguilla
Tranquility in a nutshell, Anguilla might be what you think of when it comes to white sand beaches, turquoise waters, and palm trees. Since Hurricane Irma, however, Anguilla in the process of recovering for the tourist season.
9. Haiti
Christmas Day, December 25th, which is the official Christmas Day is usually much quieter with some people sleeping off the celebrations of the night before! There’s a lot of eating and drinking, singing and playing with the toys brought by Tonton Nwèl in the
10. Dominica
With black sand beaches, mountains covered in tropical rainforests, endless hiking trails, dozens of dive sites, your to-do list when visiting Dominica can literally endless! The self-proclaimed “nature island,” continues to be every nature lover’s dream.
