Caribbean Travel Guide

Destinations

• Anguilla
• Antigua and Barbuda
• Aruba
• Bahamas
• Barbados
• British Virgin Islands
• Caribbean Netherlands
• Cayman Islands
• Cuba
• Curaçao
• Dominica
• Dominican Republic
• Grenada
• Guadeloupe
• Haiti
• Jamaica
• Martinique
• Montserrat
• Puerto Rico
• Saint Barthélemy
• Saint Kitts and Nevis
• Saint Lucia
• Saint Martin
• Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
• Sint Maarten
• Trinidad and Tobago
• Turks and Caicos Islands
• United States Virgin Islands

Top Reasons to Visit the Caribbean

• Beautiful white sandy beaches
• Lots of land and watersports available
• Options for everyone - solo travellers, couples and families
• Accommodation for all budgets including some of the best resorts in the world
• Go in search of the best island
• Discover more about the local people and cultures
• Tourism infrastructure is modern and lots of local people speak English

Weather & Best Time to Go

You can visit the Caribbean all year round - there really is not best time to visit. Some periods of the year like summer and Christmas/New Year are generally the most expensive in terms of flights and accommodation.

Visa & Entry Requirements

A passport and return or onward ticket are required. A visa is not required by UK, USA, Canada & certain other (mainly Commonwealth) nationals.

Travelling & Backpacking in the Caribbean 

The Caribbean is a really spectacular area of the world with paradise beaches and crystal clear seas. However, the character of the islands varies greatly, from relatively flat and non-volcanic landscapes on islands such as Barbados and Antigua to dramatic, rugged landscapes on other constituent islands of the Caribbean. This destination is best known as a luxury travel destination but there are options for all budgets - from exploring on a budget to travelling and escaping the tourist resorts. 

Which specific island you pick is up to you, but if you are looking for a nice, exotic location at which to welcome in the warm weather seasons, you can’t do a whole lot better than the Caribbean. In many people’s eyes, there are reasons to visit the Caribbean year-round, this is about the most beautiful, warm and pleasant spot you could ask for.

There are so many adventures available to thrill seeking tourists with dramatic rugged spots throughout the region, so those looking for their ‘mountain-top experience’ can choose to escape the beach and join trekking, hiking and adventure holidays in the Caribbean. Whichever islands are included in your Caribbean experience, choose carefully if you would like to see the grandeur and beauty of these towering island giants. 

The highest mountain in the Caribbean can be found in the Dominican Republic on the Island of Hispaniola. Pico Duarte rises 3,098m above sea level, and forms part of the Cordillera Central range on the island. Climbed for the first time in 1851, the mountain is accessible to fit walkers, and is easiest to access from the town of La Cienega, from which point the summit is just over 23km away, and with just under 2,000m to climb.

Mount Pelee on the island of Martinique is an active volcano, and forms the highest point on the island. The volcano’s last eruption, in 1902, is considered to have been the worst disaster involving any volcano in the 20th century, with 30,000 people losing their lives. The volcano is now considered quiescent, and scientists know what warning signs the mountain will display before another major eruption.

The Caribbean really does attract people who would like to experience the very best out of a holiday. The thought of experiencing such truly unique islands and enjoying utter tranquility sounds like the ultimate dream. The next time you are thinking of treating yourself or those that matter to some exquisite experience, you may want to consider the Caribbean as your number one destination - it can also be done cheaper than you think.