The 23 Best Caribbean Islands to Visit in 2023

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - January 2, 2023 - 7:13 pm

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best caribbean islands — Kayaking the mangroves in St Thomas.

St Thomas, USVI When the pandemic hit in 2020, the USVI quickly began reinventing itself, highlighting its stayover tourism after years of depending mostly on cruise visitors. That put St Thomas, a place known for its booming cruise port — in the spotlight, and the island responded, reminding visitors just how diverse a place to visit it really is: spectacular beaches all over the island, a stunning natural environment (have you seen the mangroves?), a booming local food movement and seriously good hotels for every price point.

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