Lonely PlanetOct 26, 2026
7 Most Beautiful Islands in the Caribbean
The Caribbean hits differently with its endless turquoise water, swaying palms and rum punches that deliver quite the left hook.
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- Bahía de las ÁguilasSightstunning beach with powdery white sand
- Elsewhere
- PitonsSightSt Lucia, Saint Luciaiconic volcanic spires framing the skyline
- Tet Paul Nature TrailNature reserveSt Lucia, Saint Luciahike for panoramic island views
- LaborieNeighborhoodSt Lucia, Saint LuciaIt was originally called l'Islet a Caret after the Loggerhead sea turtles that were found in the area.
- Anse La RayeNeighborhoodSt Lucia, Saint LuciaIt is located on the island's western side, near Marigot Bay, and has several examples of French and English colonial…
- Sulphur Springs ParkSightSoufrière, Saint Luciaslather yourself in mineral-rich mud
- Juancho E. Yrausquin AirportAirportSaba, The Netherlandssmallest commercial runway in the world
- Tropics CafeRestaurantSaba, The Netherlandsparty with locals, live music, sunset views
- Mas Cohones TrailTrailSaba, The Netherlandsmoderate climb with spectacular sea views
- Sandy Cruz TrailTrailSaba, The Netherlandsmist-draped rainforest hike
- Mt. ScenerySightSaba, The Netherlands1064-step trek through rainforest
- Wells BaySightSaba, The Netherlandshidden sliver of black sand at low tide
- Juliana’s HotelHotelWindwardside, The Netherlandscozy and welcoming with pool, ocean views
- Zona ColonialNeighborhoodSanto Domingo, Dominican Republiccobblestone streets, old churches, cafes
- AffogatoCaféSanto Domingo, Dominican Republicgrab a coffee in Zona Colonial
- La CacibajaguaRestaurantSanto Domingo, Dominican Republicsip a cold Presidente in Zona Colonial
- Museo de las Casas RealesMuseumSanto Domingo, Dominican Republicdeep dive into layered history
- Jaragua National ParkSightDominican Republicflamingo-filled lagoons, dry forests, limestone formations
- The BathsSightVirgin Gorda, British Virgin Islandsgiant granite boulders forming caves and pools
- Spring BaySightVirgin Gorda, British Virgin Islandsgentler swimming and excellent snorkeling
- Savannah BaySightVirgin Gorda, British Virgin Islandswide, often empty beach with shallow water
- Devil's BaySightVirgin Gorda, British Virgin Islandsat the end of The Baths trail
- AnegadaSightVirgin Gorda, British Virgin Islandspink conch shell beaches and grilled lobster
- Morne Trois Pitons National ParkSightDominicaUNESCO site, epicenter of volcanic landscape
- CanariesNeighborhoodSt Lucia, Saint Lucia