5 Small Islands in the Caribbean to Visit Right Now

For many CJ readers, there’s no greater pleasure than finding a new small island in the Caribbean, a beach-filled paradise far removed from the hustle and bustle of the world — and even more laid-back than some of its larger Caribbean neighbors.

Once you find one of these places, they instantly become your second home.

Here are five small islands to try right now.

Anegada

It sounds like a fantasy: powder-white sand beaches; sparkling water; and a remarkably large lobster population. But Anegada, the far outpost of the British Virgin Islands, is very much real, and it’s waiting for you, with small hotels, classic beach bars and endless beaches. (The Anegada Reef is a fun, easygoing hotel with a great bar.)