Forget everything you know about the Caribbean. Because the Caribbean is more diverse, more adventurous and more energetic than ever before — and it’s time to start discovering the region’s wonders in an entirely new way.

That means taking new vacations in places you may have visited before — and journeying to destinations you haven’t explored yet.

For our latest edition of the Best Caribbean Islands to Visit, we’re drilling down into the region’s hotspots, taking you to specific beaches, specific cities and specific corners of these wonderful Caribbean islands — and putting the spotlight on the things that make every island such a rich destination – and so unique, too.

Here are the best Caribbean islands to travel to in 2019. So what are you waiting for?

Grand Cayman It’s home to one of the greatest beaches in the world — but it’s also so much more. Seven Mile Beach is home to two of the most luxurious hotels in the Caribbean, the Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman and the Kimpton Seafire (and a broad collection of places to stay, from the new Margaritaville to WIMCO villas; an array of culinary options and an unparalleled comfort and ease. And did we mention Camana Bay?

The Cayman Islands is as sophisticated, well-developed and easy-to-explore a destination as there is in the Caribbean right now — and that’s why it’s gotten the number one slot for 2019.