Nelson’s Dockyard, Antigua
Home to the Caribbean’s newest UNESCO World Heritage Site, this is where Admiral Horatio Nelson lived from 1784 to 1787. It’s a beautiful, charming collection of well-restored colonial buildings right on the water, with a host of shops and restaurants, too. (And don’t miss a sunset at Shirley Heights Lookout). It’s a place in the Caribbean where history truly comes alive.
Where to Stay: the utterly delightful Admiral’s Inn and Gunpowder Suites.