The 19 Best Caribbean Islands to Visit in 2019

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - January 2, 2019 - 11:03 pm

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The Hilton Playa del Carmen.

Playa del Carmen While the Caribbean coast of Mexico is unsurprisingly known for its resorts, there are also some great urban destinations dotting the coast, none better than the always-bustling Playa del Carmen, a beach town that has some of the best nightlife in the entire region. Of course, you can find great places to stay here, too, from the recently-rebranded Hilton Playa del Carmen to the hip Thompson.

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