After an exciting Part 1 of this detailed guide with the Best Things to See in the Caribbean, we welcome you to Part 2, where you will find great places to visit during your Caribbean vacations. Of course, it is impossible to include every single feature that can make you fall in love with a Caribbean destination, but we are sure you will get the picture!
Bahamas
Millions of tourists come to the Bahamas to sink in the white sandy shores of the roughly 700 islands that make up the Bahamas and indulge in experiences like duty-free shopping, scuba diving, fishing, and luxurious accommodation (including family-friendly mega resorts)!
Featuring spectacular views of the Caribbean, beaches like Cable Beach, Pink Sand Beach, and Pig Beach enable you to enjoy the sun and the sea, while the Leon Levy Plant Reserve on Eleuthera and the expansive protected area of Lucayan National Park on Grand Bahama Island give nature enthusiasts a fair share of pure bliss.
As for history buffs, they can spoil themselves by exploring the ruins at Clifton Heritage National Park (in Nassau) and the 17th century limestone-carved Queen’s Staircase. Of course, there are plenty of private islands and beaches along the Bahamas, such as Blue Lagoon Island, plus the unique Glass Window Bridge, Versailles Gardens, and John Watling’s Distillery in New Providence Island that awaits to pamper you with exquisite homemade rum!
Curacao
Nestled right outside the hurricane belt, Curacao is a popular Caribbean destination spoiling visitors with warm temperatures throughout the year and sunny days with very few chances of a tropical storm hitting the island. Peppered with coral reefs, its archipelago is a paradise for water-sports fans, including beach bums, who get to shower with plenty of sunshine along sugary shores, such as Playa Lagun, Cas Abao Beach, Playa Porto Mari, and Blue Bay.
That aside, expect to be mesemerised by the pastel-coloured architecture lining the waters of St. Anna Bay at the lively capital, as well as landmarks like the 18th-century sand-floored synagogue, the Shete Boka National Park, the uninhabited Little Curacao Island, Queen Emma Pontoon Bridge, Christoffel National Park, and the Kura Hulanda Museum.
Jamaica
The first thing you see when you step foot in Jamaica is the dense rainforest and the lush terrain featuring the towering Blue Mountains and spectacular shores, such as the Seven Mile Beach (yes, it is, indeed, a 7-mile stretch of sand).
Paired with vibrant coral reefs and an unbeatable Rastafarian vibe, the birthplace of reggae music and the land of sugar cane is an inviting place that invites to a wide range of activities, from trekking and hiking through foamy waterfalls, such as Dunn’s River, to diving, rock climbing, relaxing at the numerous high-end resorts at Negril, attending animated festivals at Kingston, the bustling capital of the island, listening to reggae tunes while sampling delicious jerk chicken and other local specialties, and even playing golf at Montego Bay and the White Witch Golf Course.
You may also surf at Boston Beach, go rafting along the Rio Grande, and visit the Blue Lagoon and the exciting Bob Marley Museum!
St. Barts
The sprawling Anse des Flamands and the scenic Anse de Grande are probably the reason most tourists eagerly wish to visit St. Barts year after year. Also referred to as St. Barthelemy, the French Caribbean destination allures with its top-tier accommodation and lux lifestyle, which attracts A-listers and jet-setters from the corners of the earth to its shores. However, St. Barts is far from the haughty child in the Caribbean family. On the contrary, it is way more accessible than most people think.
While strolling along the quaint alleys that exude a powerful scent of French Caribbean culture, it also pampers with lively festivals, beach picnic experiences, stunning shores, such as St. Jean Beach, Flamands Beach, Colombier Beach, and Grand Cul de Sac Beach, trendy restaurants, private villas, 17th-century forts, like Fort Karl, thrilling treks, and wreck dives, such as Kayali, to name a few!
St. Kitts & Nevis
From playing golf at the sloping greens of Royal St. Kitts Golf Club and relaxing at white-sand oasis like Frigate Bay, Pinney’s Beach, and Oualie Beach, to attending the summertime Sugar Mass (aka St. Kitts & Nevis National Carnival) and the music festivals that set the islands on fire, taking a panoramic ride with the St. Kitts Scenic Railway to the area’s sugar cane history, and visiting the imposing Brimstone Hill Fortress, you will not have a single dull moment.
The birthplace of Alexander Hamilton features a buzzing nightlife, picturesque landscapes, resort relaxation, a broad selection of fine dining venues, and a fantastic par-71 125-acre golf club, the Royal St.Kitts Golf Club.
St. Martin (or St. Maarten)
Feisty and upbeat, Saint Maarten or Saint Martin offers top-class shores, a lively culture, a superb assortment of luxury resorts and rental villas, a cosmopolitan atmosphere, a stress-free vibe, animated casinos, shipwrecks, vibrant reefs, impressive rock formations, rich sea life, bars, restaurants serving delicious seafood dishes and French-Creole dishes, such as whelk soup, codfish fritters, conch, spinach soup, and kale, as well as mouth-watering barbecued meat.
Some of the must-visit attractions on St. Maarten are limestone cliff-surrounded Cupecoy Beach, fluffy white sand Orient Bay, the 135-acre farmland and forest of Loterie Farm (great place for zip lining) near the towering Pic Du Paradis foothill, Mullet Bay Beach, Dawn Beach, the Front Street market, Fort Louis, the St. Martin National Nature Reserve, and the Butterfly Farm.
After an exciting Part 1 of this detailed guide with the Best Things to See in the Caribbean, we welcome you to Part 2, where you will find great places to visit during your Caribbean vacations. Of course, it is impossible to include every single feature that can make you fall in love with a Caribbean destination, but we are sure you will get the picture!
Bahamas
Millions of tourists come to the Bahamas to sink in the white sandy shores of the roughly 700 islands that make up the Bahamas and indulge in experiences like duty-free shopping, scuba diving, fishing, and luxurious accommodation (including family-friendly mega resorts)!
Featuring spectacular views of the Caribbean, beaches like Cable Beach, Pink Sand Beach, and Pig Beach enable you to enjoy the sun and the sea, while the Leon Levy Plant Reserve on Eleuthera and the expansive protected area of Lucayan National Park on Grand Bahama Island give nature enthusiasts a fair share of pure bliss.
As for history buffs, they can spoil themselves by exploring the ruins at Clifton Heritage National Park (in Nassau) and the 17th century limestone-carved Queen’s Staircase. Of course, there are plenty of private islands and beaches along the Bahamas, such as Blue Lagoon Island, plus the unique Glass Window Bridge, Versailles Gardens, and John Watling’s Distillery in New Providence Island that awaits to pamper you with exquisite homemade rum!
Curacao
Nestled right outside the hurricane belt, Curacao is a popular Caribbean destination spoiling visitors with warm temperatures throughout the year and sunny days with very few chances of a tropical storm hitting the island. Peppered with coral reefs, its archipelago is a paradise for water-sports fans, including beach bums, who get to shower with plenty of sunshine along sugary shores, such as Playa Lagun, Cas Abao Beach, Playa Porto Mari, and Blue Bay.
That aside, expect to be mesemerised by the pastel-coloured architecture lining the waters of St. Anna Bay at the lively capital, as well as landmarks like the 18th-century sand-floored synagogue, the Shete Boka National Park, the uninhabited Little Curacao Island, Queen Emma Pontoon Bridge, Christoffel National Park, and the Kura Hulanda Museum.
Jamaica
The first thing you see when you step foot in Jamaica is the dense rainforest and the lush terrain featuring the towering Blue Mountains and spectacular shores, such as the Seven Mile Beach (yes, it is, indeed, a 7-mile stretch of sand).
Paired with vibrant coral reefs and an unbeatable Rastafarian vibe, the birthplace of reggae music and the land of sugar cane is an inviting place that invites to a wide range of activities, from trekking and hiking through foamy waterfalls, such as Dunn’s River, to diving, rock climbing, relaxing at the numerous high-end resorts at Negril, attending animated festivals at Kingston, the bustling capital of the island, listening to reggae tunes while sampling delicious jerk chicken and other local specialties, and even playing golf at Montego Bay and the White Witch Golf Course.
You may also surf at Boston Beach, go rafting along the Rio Grande, and visit the Blue Lagoon and the exciting Bob Marley Museum!
St. Barts
The sprawling Anse des Flamands and the scenic Anse de Grande are probably the reason most tourists eagerly wish to visit St. Barts year after year. Also referred to as St. Barthelemy, the French Caribbean destination allures with its top-tier accommodation and lux lifestyle, which attracts A-listers and jet-setters from the corners of the earth to its shores. However, St. Barts is far from the haughty child in the Caribbean family. On the contrary, it is way more accessible than most people think.
While strolling along the quaint alleys that exude a powerful scent of French Caribbean culture, it also pampers with lively festivals, beach picnic experiences, stunning shores, such as St. Jean Beach, Flamands Beach, Colombier Beach, and Grand Cul de Sac Beach, trendy restaurants, private villas, 17th-century forts, like Fort Karl, thrilling treks, and wreck dives, such as Kayali, to name a few!
St. Kitts & Nevis
From playing golf at the sloping greens of Royal St. Kitts Golf Club and relaxing at white-sand oasis like Frigate Bay, Pinney’s Beach, and Oualie Beach, to attending the summertime Sugar Mass (aka St. Kitts & Nevis National Carnival) and the music festivals that set the islands on fire, taking a panoramic ride with the St. Kitts Scenic Railway to the area’s sugar cane history, and visiting the imposing Brimstone Hill Fortress, you will not have a single dull moment.
The birthplace of Alexander Hamilton features a buzzing nightlife, picturesque landscapes, resort relaxation, a broad selection of fine dining venues, and a fantastic par-71 125-acre golf club, the Royal St.Kitts Golf Club.
St. Martin (or St. Maarten)
Feisty and upbeat, Saint Maarten or Saint Martin offers top-class shores, a lively culture, a superb assortment of luxury resorts and rental villas, a cosmopolitan atmosphere, a stress-free vibe, animated casinos, shipwrecks, vibrant reefs, impressive rock formations, rich sea life, bars, restaurants serving delicious seafood dishes and French-Creole dishes, such as whelk soup, codfish fritters, conch, spinach soup, and kale, as well as mouth-watering barbecued meat.
Some of the must-visit attractions on St. Maarten are limestone cliff-surrounded Cupecoy Beach, fluffy white sand Orient Bay, the 135-acre farmland and forest of Loterie Farm (great place for zip lining) near the towering Pic Du Paradis foothill, Mullet Bay Beach, Dawn Beach, the Front Street market, Fort Louis, the St. Martin National Nature Reserve, and the Butterfly Farm.