Snorkeling and scuba diving, kayaking and sailing, windsurfing, and kitesurfing are a few of the region’s most exhilarating activities. Many occur in or near the water, but other exciting adventures await you. Hiking up a dormant volcano, cycling around an island, or embarking on an adventure tour could all be included in an active Caribbean vacation. Some travel declined due to COVID19 but many locations are still welcoming or making preparations for guest as the region and world rebound from the pandemic.
Unless otherwise specified, package prices are per person for seven nights in the low season, based on accommodations for two people. Some of the affordable rates include direct economy flights and transfers. The rates listed for direct reservations are usually per night for double rooms.
Diving, Bonaire
Curaçao in the Dutch Caribbean remains vast and wondrous, with its vibrant marine life. This complements the pastel-colored Dutch colonial architecture of the island’s vibrant and cosmopolitan capital Willemstad. Everyone has fond memories of their first scuba dive. Curaçao in the Dutch Caribbean remains vast and wondrous in mind for many visitors. Many seasoned divers also make a point to visit the neighboring island of Bonaire, which has its own allure. It is well-known for its steep slopes and vibrantly colored corals, among other characteristics. Peacock flounders change colors, and sea fans sway in the current when they see you. Additional caution should be exercised when swimming with the 6ft barracuda that glides over your shoulder during night excursions, giving the impression of being a silver battleship.
Sailing, British Virgin Islands
A sailing vacation in the British Virgin Islands (“BVI”) is one of the best options in the Caribbean, especially for beginners, because of the safe waters, line-of-sight navigation, and short excursions between the archipelago’s 60 lush islands. It is considered the Sailing Capital of the Caribbean. You can go sailing by chartering a yacht or even renting a sailboat. It’s easy to organize flotilla trips throughout the territory. There are daily and weekly rental options for every kind of budget.
Diving, Cayman Islands
Diving in the Cayman Islands is made even more exciting by the presence of towering underwater walls. Thousands of feet below the surface, they plunge to depths of up to 2,000 feet. Moreover, Little Cayman’s Bloody Bay Wall is the cleanest, boasting corals as vibrant as stained-glass windows. Underwater, lobsters wiggle their antennae at you, and groupers allow you to touch their chin when asked.
Kitesurfing and windsurfing, Dominican Republic
As a result of its ideal wind conditions and reef-protected waters, Cabarete, on the Dominican Republic’s north coast, is considered one of the Caribbean’s best kitesurfing and windsurfing destinations. The wind is most consistent between the months of February and March and May and August.
Paddleboarding, Tobago
Paddling through a phosphorescent lagoon is one of the most terrifying and magical experiences you can have in the Caribbean. In the inky water, you leave a trail of ghostly green light in your wake, and each paddle stroke creates luminous whorls and vortices on the glistening surface. An insignificant sliver of light causes millions of microscopic organisms to react. A cascade can be created simply by flicking a paddle in the air. When you walk through the door, you will find yourself swimming in a shimmering cocoon of light. You can learn how to paddleboard with Stand-Up Paddle Tobago (standuppaddletobago.com), which will then take you out onto the Bon Accord lagoon.
Cycle tour, Cuba
Unlike most bike tours, the Cuban Revolutions cycling tour travels to parts of Cuba that are not usually visited by tourists. A mixture of colonial cities and rural enclaves is featured on the itinerary. Evenings are spent in family-run casa particulares (private B&Bs). The most fascinating road in Cuba is the southern coastal route west of Santiago de Cuba. It is surrounded by the Sierra Maestra mountains and the wild Caribbean.
Hiking & diving, St. Eustatius
To get to St. Eustatius, you first have to fly from the nearby island of St Maarten. It is the way to reach this tranquil and beautiful Dutch island, colloquially referred to as “Statia.” Hiking, wreck diving, and exploring the ancient structures of the capital are all popular pastimes in this region. Climbing the Quill, a dormant volcano that rises to 1,968 feet in elevation in two hours, is highly recommended. The entire coastline is protected as a marine park, and many visitors come in search of the historic blue beads worn by island traders and slaves during the time of slavery.
Trekking on Dominica
Dominica is known as the “Nature Island” of the Caribbean because of its mountainous terrain, dense jungle cover, stunning waterfalls, and boiling lake, all of which can be reached via the Valley of Desolation. Dominica is largely covered by rainforest and is home to the world’s second-largest hot spring, Boiling Lake. Make the most of your vacation by packing hiking boots and hiring a guide to accompany you.
Hike the Blue Mountain Peak, Jamaica
As Jamaica’s highest point, at 7402 feet, the Blue Mountain Peak above Kingston is a popular hiking destination. Hikes to the summit typically begin at 3 a.m., with hikers arriving before sunrise with fireflies darting through the forest, climbing over cols, crossing watersheds, and clinging to hillsides, the track winds through the eerie tropical darkness. Human life has been reduced to a series of small yellow streetlights a few hundred meters below the surface. As the sun rises above the horizon, the view stretches across the entire eastern end of the island. This is just a place you should not miss out.
Exploration, Haiti
Haiti is also on our list. But with the recent devastation caused by the earthquake, a visit may be planned for the future as Haiti rebounds. In any case, it is without a doubt one of the most wonderful countries in the entire Caribbean region. Its naive art, exquisite gingerbread architecture, tap tap buses disguised as circus caravans, and incredible history exploration make it a one-of-a-kind tourist destination.
