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counting down our picks for the top 10
Caribbean destinations to visit in 2021.
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various Caribbean countries and
territories that you should consider
adding to your travel itinerary in 2021
please note we'll be including both
independent countries and destinations
that are part of or maintain ties with
larger overseas nations and while
there's some debate as to which
countries are considered to be Caribbean
we're using the most inclusive
definition which includes islands in the
adjacent North Atlantic also be sure to
check for any travel advisories before
you plan any visits number 10 the
Bahamas a destination that requires
little introduction this country is one
of the first that comes to mind when
thinking of the Caribbean and indeed a
trip to the Bahamas is all but
guaranteed to satisfy your desire for
the quintessential Caribbean experience
white sand beaches palm trees swaying in
the breeze
it's like something right off a postcard
unfortunately the country's reputation
is such that the most iconic getaways
like Paradise Island tend to get
uncomfortably crowded during peak season
the good news because the Bahamas is
made up of approximately 700 islands and
thousands of k's any traveler who does
their homework can find their own little
slice of paradise with Eleuthera and
Long Island being notably uncrowded
whichever traveler friendly Island you
wind up on you're sure to find a
laid-back attitude and stunning Azure
waters number 9 Virgin Islands of the
United States people tend to forget but
American travelers can take a Caribbean
vacation without ever technically
leaving the country encompassing the
islands of st. John st. Thomas and st.
Croix this US territory is technically
considered a domestic destination which
alleviates some of the added stressors
of international travel and really isn't
a beach vacation all about stress relief
in terms of which Island to visit that
really depends on your travel priorities
all three boasts beautiful beaches and
stunning
but st. Croix distinguishes itself with
top-notch scuba diving and by offering
more local experiences both in terms of
food and culture st. John is better
known for its hiking and natural beauty
for those who really want to be pampered
and enjoy the classic resort experience
st. Thomas is the way to go being the
most developed of the three number-8
Turks and Caicos Islands this is another
Caribbean destination that instantly
brings to mind images of crystal-clear
water gently lapping against the sand a
British overseas territory Turks and
Caicos is made up of two groupings of
islands within the larger Lucayan
archipelago when you take the
territory's modest footprint of just 238
square miles of land and divide it
amongst over 300 islands and islets what
you get is a whole lot of beaches there
are a number of iconic spots to visit in
Turks and Caicos like the instantly
recognizable Grace Bayon province
yollie's Half Moon Bay is also a must
visit for anyone considering doing a
boat excursion but there are equally
plenty of quieter less well-known but
nonetheless appealing beaches to be
discovered
Pelican beach and Malcolm's Road Beach
are two such hidden gems number 7
Antigua and Barbuda not to be confused
with Barbados
another worthy Caribbean destination
Antigua and Barbuda is an independent
Commonwealth country made up of the two
islands from which it takes its name for
those looking to do it all in a single
trip you couldn't ask for a better
destination the rolling green hills make
these islands appear like verdant green
gems floating in the Atlantic Ocean
Antigua's coastline hides countless
secret little Cove beaches just waiting
to be discovered
while the capital city of st. John's
though small makes for a delightful
crash course in local culture food and
Caribbean hospitality from its white and
pink sand beaches to the opportunity for
adventure in its rainforest to a
horseback riding there's truly something
for every sort of traveler oh and we
didn't mention the country's claim to
fame 365 beaches one for every day of
the year
suffice it to say you'll never want to
leave number 6
Trinidad and Tobago they said that good
things come in pairs and based on how
these Caribbean destinations are named
that certainly seems to be the case some
travelers are looking for sun sand great
weather and nothing else when they take
a Caribbean holiday and that's totally
fine but for those who like to immerse
themselves in a distinct local culture
go ahead and bump Trinidad and Tobago to
the top of your bucket list because the
economy is primarily driven by oil
there's less reliance on tourism and
that makes the country notably
untarnished by tourists centric
businesses and development don't worry
there are still plenty of palm trees and
idyllic beaches and there are also
mangroves dive spots and rainforests to
explore the capital city Port of Spain
is known for its vibrant nightlife with
the annual cotton of all festivals being
a highlight foodies in particular are
sure to fall in love with Trinidad and
Tobago for its seafood and curries
number five Grenada an independent
nation located to the north of Venezuela
Grenada consists of seven islands a main
landmass which shares its name with the
country and six smaller islands all
together they add up to just about 135
square miles of land but despite its
modest size Grenada has much to offer
travelers the country is arguably best
known for the fragrant and flavorful
foods that grow in abundance in the lush
environment nutmeg is the country's
export earning the country the nickname
the spice aisle as you probably imagine
the cuisine is wonderfully distinct but
represents just a fraction of the
country's appeal Grenada is also rich in
beaches with condos and Lesage yes being
two of the most noteworthy a large
portion of the main island is a nature
reserve and the country tends to be
quite popular with bird watchers of
course Grenada is a must visit for music
lovers with festivals occurring all
throughout the year number four
Jamaica as in Grenada music in this case
world-famous is very much a part of
everyday life in this Caribbean country
in terms of beaches you're spoiled for
choice in Jamaica but some of the most
popular stretches of sand include Negril
Beach watch o Dios Bay and doctors cave
for something a little more under the
radar
check out fonthill beach or Burwood
beach both of which are known to be
beautiful but uncrowded if you can pull
yourself away from the shoreline
the islands abundant flowers banana
groves and impossibly numerous
waterfalls invite you to venture inland
caving hiking scuba diving there's no
shortage of adventures to be had in
Jamaica and we haven't even had the
chance to address the food really we
don't have enough time to do this
utterly unique country justice number 3
Q de Salle you've likely tasted the blue
liqueur in a cocktail at some point but
chances are that you've never considered
a trip to the island where it was first
developed one of the Caribbeans most
overlooked and underrated destinations
this constituent country of the
Netherlands is a place of welcome
contradictions Q de Sales capital city
feels like a little slice of Amsterdam
albeit with palm trees dropped into the
Atlantic off the coast of Venezuela
boasting beautiful weather year-round
and world-class beaches q de Salle
promotes itself as a Caribbean getaway
but you can't fully fathom its unique
cultural offerings until you've
experienced the island firsthand an
ethnically diverse country the blend of
Caribbean and European cultures yields
fascinating rewards it feels like two
trips in one number to Puerto Rico after
weathering a devastating hurricane in
2017 this unincorporated territory of
the United States has had a long road to
recovery and a global pandemic in 2020
that brought traveled to a screeching
halt really hasn't helped but we're
helping the 2021 proves to be a big year
for Puerto Rico because it's an American
destination with so much to offer its
culturally and historically fascinating
not to mention vibrant and the beaches
are beautiful sample a local specialty
like legend era learn to surf on the
world-class waves or just kick back and
relax at a resort like the US Virgin
Islands Puerto Rico has the added bonus
for American travelers of being pretty
hassle free to visit number one Aruba
more than perhaps any other destination
on our list today
Aruba's name immediately brings to mind
a sense of exotic ism and island
paradise the a in the dutch ABC islands
c is for the aforementioned cutis al
Aruba is pleasantly most isolated from
hurricane season in fact it boasts close
to perfect weather with approximately
300 days of sunshine per year the
beaches are impossibly soft sanded and
the turquoise waters oh so inviting plus
despite the islands relatively small
size it's got a type of beach for every
kind of traveler from party centric Palm
Beach to the more relaxed and secluded
Boca Grande II the waters are a scuba
divers paradise while the tiny capital
city of Oh tiny estate offers all the
shopping any traveler could ask for 2020
was a rough year so why not treat
yourself in 2021 do you agree with our
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