Seven Small Caribbean Islands You Should Visit This Fall

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - October 8th, 2014

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Out of the way and sometimes challenging to reach, the Caribbean’s smaller isles are often overlooked. But here are seven gems that we consider to be desirable as they are diminutive, and well worth that extra flight or ferry ride.

Nevis

There’s something magical about St. Kitts’ sister island. It might be something in the calm warm water or it could be the magnetic pull of Mount Nevis, the volcanic peak in the center of the 10-square-mile island. Whatever it is, this gem is a must-visit.

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