Planning your next Caribbean trip for this month? We have you covered with our latest edition of Places to Visit, taking you across the Caribbean with a broad array of destinations to try in June, from the lovable charm of a tiny island in Guadeloupe to a vibrant corner of Saint Lucia.
The Delfins Beach Resort.
Bonaire Yes, it’s one of the diving capitals of the Caribbean. But it’s so much more than that. The tiny Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire has quietly become one of the coolest, most complete places to visit in the region, from its marvelous culinary scene to a slew of terrific hotels, from the signature Harbour Village to the sparkling new Delfins Beach Resort. There’s a special combination here: on the one hand, you have the feeling of being somewhere still undiscovered — but you also enjoy the sophistication and diversity of a well-developed travel destination.
It’s a magical place.
Terre de Haut, Guadeloupe Maybe you’ve been to St Barth or Harbour Island. And while this relatively remote little island in the Guadeloupe archipelago may never reach the hip factor of those destinations, it makes up for it in impossibly lovable charm. This is a delightful tiny destination, where you drive around on mopeds or electric carts and spend the day on secluded beaches before retiring for delicious French Caribbean lunches and dinners. It’s Brittany meets the Caribbean in a small, robust package.
Abaco in The Bahamas.
Abaco, The Bahamas It’s hard to find a more diverse destination than The Bahamas and its 700 islands and cays, filled with everything from cosmopolitan Nassau to the aforementioned, endlessly chic Harbour Island to the frontier of Andros and Acklins. But then you get to Abaco, an archipelago of its own that is teeming with experiences, old-school hospitality and some of the most beautiful water you’ll ever gaze upon. Whether you spend a week in Treasure Cay or jaunt to the far reaches of Green Turtle Cay, you’ll find a place where Bahamian beauty marries adventure and the joy of the sea.
Ladera.
Soufriere, Saint Lucia It’s hard to imagine a place in the Caribbean more beautiful than Saint Lucia, whether you’re in the green hills of Marigot Bay or Reduit Beach. But Soufriere, set on the island’s southwestern coast, is almost its own separate destination, a place of rainforests and cacao plantations and magnificent boutique hotels. Whether you’re at Ladera or the Hotel Chocolat or the Fond Doux Plantation, Soufriere is a portal to a very different, very beautiful, very real Caribbean getaway.
Cockleshell Bay in St Kitts.
St Kitts Travelers are increasingly discovering the natural beauty and pristine charm of St Kitts, in large part thanks to a pair of luxury hotels: the Park Hyatt St Kitts and the eco-luxe Belle Mont Farm. There’s something for every kind of travelers — it’s an island where you can rent a jeep and go exploring, or sit on Cockleshell Beach and go beach-bar hopping. Even for a small island, it’s filled with treasures, from the delightful downtown in Basseterre to the mysterious shores of Black Rocks to the breathtaking views of the southeastern peninsula.
The Sugar Mill Hotel in Tortola.
Tortola Maybe you’ve been to Tortola before heading to Guana, or Scrub Island, or to a sailing getaway on The Moorings. Maybe you’ve never been to the BVI at all. But it’s time you thought about traveling to Tortola — and never leaving. The hub of the British Virgin Islands is a truly rich destination, filled with culture, history, beautiful beaches, jaw-dropping villas and lovely little boutique hotels. And the best part? You can still pepper your vacatoin with day trips to the rest of the BVI on its terrific ferry network.