On the south coast of Saint Lucia, where the Caribbean meets a long stretch of sand near Hewanorra International Airport, Coconut Bay Beach Resort has been a familiar name for travelers for more than two decades. The property’s mile-long beachfront, expansive all-inclusive program and two distinct resort wings have made it one of the island’s most recognizable places to […]
Drifting alongside reef sharks near Nassau, or exploring a sunken wreck from a James Bond film—all in one trip. This summer, The Bahamas is inviting women from around the world to do exactly that. A new event in The Bahamas is making waves—this time, beneath the surface. The country is launching its first-ever Bahamas Women […]
The diving. The food scene. The flamingos. Bonaire is hot right now, and it’s not just on the mercury. The little Dutch Caribbean island is in the throws of a major travel renaissance, buoyed by JetBlue’s new flights, a new Hilton brand and that indescribable buzz on the travel radar (and record-breaking arrival numbers, too). […]
The first thing you need to know is this: you’ll wake up steps from the sand. The second? You’ll be diving some of the best waters in the Caribbean before lunch. This is Dive Week at Viva Fortuna Beach by Wyndham, the only all-inclusive resort on Grand Bahama Island with its very own full-service dive […]
Pirate ships. World War II boats. Art reefs. The underwater world of the British Virgin Islands is filled with some of the Caribbean’s greatest maritime treasures. That’s why the BVI has long been a sought-after diving destination. Depending on whom you ask, there are anywhere from 75 to 85 different dive sites across the BVI. […]
It’s not just the flamingos that are flocking to Bonaire. The Dutch Caribbean island just set an all-time record for visitors last year, with a growing number of visitors drawn to the destination for its unique blend of low-key charm, a world-class culinary scene, unrivaled diving and, yes, those famous pink birds (the airport is […]
The volcanoes. The hiking trails The boiling lake. The waterfalls. Dominica is one of the hemisphere’s great adventure destinations. But the story isn’t just on land. The island’s marine environment is also pristine, whether you’re snorkeling through the geothermal vents at Champagne Reef or heading out for a dive. But Dominica also has another adventure […]
The colorful streets of Willemstad. The pristine, uncrowded beaches on the west coast. The party scene at Mambo. The floating bridge. Those Dutch Treat fries. The blissfully refreshing batidos. The unique, authentic hotels, from luxury resorts to dive spots. Curacao is filled with charms and wonders, something more and more travelers have been discovering amid […]
It’s almost hard to believe it’s here. You step out of your golf cart from the bustling main road in San Pedro and open the wooden door and are instantly transported. Somehow, you’ve found yourself in a lush, tropical oasis, with thatched roofs and a sparkling pool, a slice of Polynesia in the heart of […]
It’s perhaps best known as one of the world’s top diving destinations, anchored by a 7,000-foot drop that diving devotees call the “Mount Everest” of diving. It’s also one of the most popular cruise destinations in the Caribbean, focused around a cruise center that has shopping, eateries and other things to do. No matter the […]
Embracing an authentic taste of Grand Bahamian culture stall hopping in the West End. Taking a culinary journey to Smith’s Point Fish Fry. Bonefishing in some of the most pristine flats in the hemisphere. Exploring blue holes, caves and untouched beaches. It’s still one of the best-kept secrets in The Bahamas and the Caribbean at […]
Sergeant majors and grouper and jellyfish and rays. Elkhorn and staghorn coral, reef sharks and organ pipes and barracuda and needlefish. Snorkeling is a pleasure in the Caribbean. But, let’s be honest, snorkeling isn’t often going to be the singular reason why you come to the Caribbean. But it’s also one of the most popular […]
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