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Aruba is a Caribbean destination whose appeal transcends all likes and interests. Whether you are a gambler scouting for the best casinos in the Caribbean, or you are a nature lover looking for the least visited camping grounds, or perhaps you are a foodie in need of the tastiest local delicacies, you will be pleased to learn that Aruba has it all for you in a single basket. What’s, even more, is that the island is not within the hurricane belt, and it experiences sun for 300 days in a year.
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Hidden lagoons, staggering mountains, European-inspired architecture: The Caribbean's 7,000-plus islands offer so much more than just gorgeous beaches—although it certainly doesn't suffer in that department. And while many islands were battered by the 2017 hurricanes and travel to other islands (i.e., Cuba) has been muddled by travel bans, the region is still one of our favorite places to visit on the entire planet. Take a tour of the most beautiful places in the Caribbean, including natural wonders, underwater sites, and some of the world's dreamiest hotels. more
This article was originally published in March 2017. It has been updated with new information.
Virgin Gorda is the third largest of the British Virgin Islands, with natural beauty covering virtually all of its 8.5 square miles. The island offers quiet beaches and coves and flora-filled national parks. Perhaps the prettiest (and most popular attraction), though, is the Baths, a seaside area where huge granite boulders form scenic saltwater pools and grottos.
Between the Second World War and 1964, various branches of the U.S. Armed Forces held sway over the island, practicing bombing and survival training techniques. more
Tiny (.6 square miles), uninhabited, and remote, Desecheo lies in the Mona Passage about 13 miles west of mainland Puerto Rico. Together with neighboring Mona and Monito, the area is known as the Galapagoes of the Caribbean owing to the wide variety of rare and endangered flora and fauna found in these delicate and now protected ecosystems.
Desecheo Island, however, is different. It must be avoided altogether.
Everything changed in 1976, though, when administration of Desecheo was transferred to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. By 1983, the island was designated as a National Wildlife Refuge in hopes that its rare endemic plant and animal species would make a comeback.
“There is such a legacy with the hotels on Jamaica,” says Katie Cadar, director of leisure sales at TravelStore. “Picture Noel Coward leaning on the bar, or JFK and Jackie, or Paul McCartney.” here
Jumby Bay Island, part of the Oetker Collection, is a private island two miles from Antigua, home to 4.5 miles of protected shoreline and one of the Caribbean’s most beloved resorts. “It’s perfect in every way,” says Will Kiburz, vice president at Coronet Travel. “It’s a truly five-star deluxe private island experience, with everything included. There’s no other place I’m aware of like this in the Caribbean.”
Katie Cadar calls Cheval Blanc her favorite property on the island. “It has the best beach, fabulous views, and great service, but still only a short drive to Gustavia. It’s so beautiful,” she says. The 61-room resort sits on Flamands Beach and evokes French West Indies flair with a signature blush pink throughout. Villa de France, a five-bedroom dream residence, has direct access to the beach and an infinity pool. Chef Jean Imbert oversees the restaurant and also designed the resort’s tableware in collaboration with Dior. [links]
Como Parrot Cay is located on its own private island, with a six-mile-long beach. SmartFlyer’s Erina Pindar just returned from a trip to the hotel. “Parrot Cay’s Southeast Asian–inspired approach to cuisine and wellness is second only to its white sandy beach and crystal-clear water,” she says. “The newly updated beachfront villas are just steps from the ocean and a few minutes’ walk from the beach club, with family and adults-only pools. The island is rich in marine life and clients love to explore by paddleboard, looking out for turtles, nurse sharks, and barracudas along the way.”
The Caribbean islands are forever a reliable destination for a quick warm-weather escape.