Synonymous with a laid back lifestyle and bottomless coconut and rum punch, the Caribbean Region has a reputation for fun.
The extensive archipelago known for its stunning emerald isles, turquoise waters, and balmy temperatures calls to nearly 40 million visitors a year.
From the machetes on the banana lined streets of Dominican Republic, to the calypso filled air of volcanic St. Lucia to the white powdered sugar beaches of Virgin Goda to the dripping with Louis Vutton beauties of St. Barths, there’s just something about the vibe and it’s time you saw yourself there…
An Island for Every Traveler
Jamaica is perfect for a mult igenerational trip: From kids’ snorkeling to Hobie Cat sailing for parents and golf for grandparents, no one gets bored in Montego Bay.
San Juan in Puerto Rico is great for solo travelers or for a couples’ getaway; it’s the perfect mashup of Spanish, Taíno Indian, and African cultures, a true melting pot that also happens to have an amazing food and cocktail scene.
And every honeymoon should take place in Turks and Caicos – it’s so romantic, if you’re not in love when you arrive, you will be by the time you depart. Couples can tuck into a villa with a plunge pool, eat meals prepared beachside by a private chef, and charter a yacht to explore Iguana Island or the Turks and Caicos Barrier Reef.
Long Bay Beach is one of my favorite beaches in Providenciales – the water is so calm and shallow. It’s also home to the 32 suites that make up The Shore Club Turks and Caicos. Kiteboarding has become very popular with guests: You can sign up for lessons and wade out straight from the resort’s beach almost two miles in waist-high water for private lessons.
Wile these three isles are easy to get to from the East Coast, there is a slew of others too.
United States Virgin Islands
St. Croix, St. John, and St. Thomas opened for their long awaited leisure visitors! The US Virgin Islands are the first Caribbean destination to officially reopen for tourism and I’m feeling IRIE for my old home. Virgin Islanders are proud and fiercely loyal. If they trust you, they love you! Guests wanting to acquaint themselves with these gems can fly into Cyril E. King Airport (STT) in St. Thomas or Henry E Rohlsen Airport (STX) in St. Croix.
Antigua
A genuine friendliness is how I would describe the vibe and people of Antigua. The Island is an authentic experience from beginning to end. Calypso and Cricket are life. One flight in and one flight out of VC Bird International Airport (ANU) for the lucky ones. Bless up!
Grenada
The Spice Island! Just pulling into port, you can smell the aroma. This is the spot for fresh nutmeg and flavorful food. Grenadians have a calm and welcoming nature that will have you limin’ beside the, Maurice Bishop International Airport (GND) is small and easy and is an airport that transports you to vacation mode immediately.
Jamaica
What can I say about Jamaica? This island and its people also stole my heart 20+ years ago. If you haven’t met a humble heart, you haven’t met a Jamaican. Service is their second language. Two choices for flying into JamRock. Sangster International Airport (MBJ) and Kingston-Norman Manley Airport (KIN)
