Any Caribbean island like PR but with nicer beaches? I am looking for a place in the Caribbean to visit that would have a beachfront resort to a calm, clear beach but also a nice town with nightlife, bars etc. San Juan Puerto Rico has been great for this in the past but my only caveat is the beaches are not calm or as nice as say Bavaro in DR. Not trying to do an all inclusive which is why we ru…

Central America & Caribbean Hey there, I want to spend 6 weeks in Central America and possibly the Caribbean. Time frame: early March to mid Mai 2025. Preferably guided tours. Interests: nature & animals, culture, people, languages, adventure, active, photography. Important: after the trip, I plan to be in the USA & Canada for some months. So it’s important not to risk ent…

Flying Standby to The Caribbean I’m very fortunate to have two daughters working as flight attendants. We’ve benefitted, flying Standby. It can be very challenging, many times finding expected seats suddenly gone, and finding travel to be a long, multiple stop process to complete our journey. We decided we would plan a trip in February (my birthday) to go to the Caribbean…on…

Help me choose. Caribbean Destination in mind. I need help deciding on my next vacation destination. My husband and I want a more laid back, hassle free beach vacation. This year we went to the PNW & Iceland. They both required a lot of planning and even more driving. We have narrowed it down to the Caribbean. I’m tossing back and forth between Belize, Roatan, and maybe Aruba. We are very …

Which Caribbean island to visit? Hello, any one can hep us to choose which Caribbean island to vacation for 2 weeks? Our criteria: 1) Been to too many beaches, so beach is not a priority, rather a bonus. Good hiking trails, nice nature scene, different culture, nice people are the top priority for us 2) It has to be safe, safe that we can walk around safely during the day (We w…

Caribbean Family Vacation My family’s first time visiting Caribbean and planning on going with another family. Kids aged 10-14 years old. We have done the Cancun all inclusive, and have pricing options at Punta Cana all inclusive, but wanted to price out an area where we can explore off campus. What are the best areas where we can spend most of our time at a resort with …

Caribbean Island similar to Aruba I’m looking to travel to the Caribbean with my family (7 people, all 18+). We have been to Aruba multiple times and stayed in Noord, in the resorts along Palm Beach. We have loved staying there and I am wondering if anyone has suggestions of other islands that have areas very similar to Palm Beach, Aruba. The overall idea of what we would like …

‘One Love’: How religious traditions in the Caribbean influenced one another (RNS) — For many who claim Indo-Caribbean heritage, Vice President Kamala Harris’ spotlight is the perfect chance to dive into the community’s lesser-known past: where indigenous faiths and cultural traditions found more in common than not. The post ‘One Love’: How religious traditions in the Caribbean influenced one another appeared first on Re…

Barbados as my First Caribbean Destination? Hey guys, I planned/am planning on going to Barbados this next January for a week trip with my girlfriend. Some basic information would be as follows: I have never been to an island before (but have done solo/other travel to about 8 other countries), we both kinda drink (not daily, even on vacation), we both know how to cook so that can reduce s…

Looking for domestic / Caribbean house rental for family. I have a unique travel request for next year. Last year we went on a trip down to the Florida Keys and rented a villa which essentially was located on a resort with the amenities, such as Pickleball, paddle boarding, and drinking food service. I’m looking other rentals across the US, I got to find a property that has a house rental with four or …

You can escape this Royal Caribbean cruise aboard a virtual train ride On the Utopia of the Seas you can experience train dining without the bumps and spilled drinks. | Image: Royal CaribbeanThe new 5,668-passenger Royal Caribbean Utopia of the Seas is docked in Florida, where sites like Cruise Critic have gotten a preview of the amenities before it enters service on July 19th. That includes a unique experience cal…

Key lime pie on Royal Caribbean cruise submitted by /u/EmperorOfNada

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Hurricane Beryl Cuts New Path Through Caribbean, Heading for Mexico Parts of Jamaica were badly damaged, but its prime minister said it could have been far worse. The storm was on its way to Mexico.

Solo (35M) Caribbean trip in December I (35M) decided to take a solo trip to the Caribbean this December (likely 1st week). The plan is for a 5 night/6 day trip (Monday-Saturday) but that is flexible. I’m somewhat on the low-budget side and trying to keep the lodging below $1,500. I’ll take care of airfare once the destination has been decided. I’m open to all-inclusive but also fin…

Can’t decide on an island- Caribbean girls trip in late August for 6 days! Flying out of Seattle. My current top 3 contenders are Aruba (Oranjestad looks walkable, we like meandering around. Beaches look nice + accommodations aren’t too expensive. Driving would be easy.) Belize, either Caye Caulker/San Pedro, or the DR. I’ve been reading sites on the best islands to visit and it just seems impossible to choose! We like to walk around, love b…

Caribbean for solo old lady who likes nature? 68 haven’t traveled much. Will probably get to the Caribbean once. Like most Im trying to balance cost vs enjoyment I like to bird watch, beaches, water, maybe snorkeling. Traveling from Michigan Been googling things like best bird watching, best nature etc. But all the islands get named! Same with a search in this community for recommends most …

Caribbean kingfish platter submitted by /u/FBVRer

What are some beautiful Caribbean islands you can visit and island hop easily with a ferry!? Any suggestions? We don’t have a budget, just a couple looking for relaxation, beaches and fun excursions in between. Top mentioned places after browsing the sub: St Thomas/st John, St Maarten to Anguilla, Aruba, Curaçao, Antigua, What would be your pick? Which one of these blew your mind!? We are open to new suggestions. We ve been to Bahamas …

Caribbean island help We have an opportunity to go to the Caribbean in January 2025. The wife and I are 61yo and very active. I like golf, wife likes long difficult hikes. (Golf isn’t a requirement) We both like to do some exploring, hiking and some lazy beach time. I snorkel, she doesn’t. Opportunities for side trips via boat or ferries are cool too. Would love to h…