Jamaica

Jamaica, a Caribbean island nation, has a lush topography of mountains, rainforests and reef-lined beaches. An island in the caribbean a home to Reggae music, Montego bay, Kingston, Ocho Rios, Negril, Blue mountains and a host of attractions including  the Bob Marley Museum 

With the close proximity to the US makes Jamaica the perfect island getaway. Only a short distance away, Jamaica is surrounded by  palm-fringed gorgeous beaches, rippling sapphire waters, and breathtaking landscapes.

The legacy of Jamaica’s Bob Marley still lives on as his music echoes through Jamaica’s streets.

Take a sunset catamaran cruise through the protected waters of Negril Marine Park, go on an exciting ATV safari adventure through the backcountry, or raft along the beautiful Martha Brae River in Montego Bay.  End the day in one of Jamaica’s  overwater bungalows. What a view to wake up to!

Best time to visit: mid-December to mid-April-peak

Barbados

Barbados is an eastern Caribbean island and an independent British Commonwealth nation. Around the island are beaches, botanical gardens, the Harrison’s Cave formation, and 17th-century plantation houses like St. Nicholas Abbey. Local traditions include afternoon tea and cricket, the national sport. Here you’ll find dreamy beaches, swaying coconut palm trees, idyllic beach resorts and a sea painted every shade of blue. Relive the time when British influence was king, as you wander through.

Barbadian people are well known for their hospitality, You’ll find celebrations dedicated to jazz, sailing, gospel, horse racing, reggae and even rum! Days outdoors can be spent parasailing, golfing, and visiting attractions like the Botanical Gardens and Garrison District.

Best time to visit: December to mid-April-peak

Turks and Caicos

(Declared to be the best beach in the world of 2018 by TripAdvisor’s 2018 Travelers’ Choice awards)

An archipelago of 40 low-lying coral islands in the Atlantic Ocean, a British Overseas Territory southeast of the Bahamas. The gateway island of Providenciales, known as Provo, is home to expansive Grace Bay Beach, with luxury resorts, shops and restaurants. Scuba-diving sites include a 14-mile barrier reef on Provo’s north shore and a dramatic 2,134m underwater wall off Grand Turk island. Sparsely populated and still evading the clutches of the tourist trap, the Turks and Caicos are a true luxury island getaway.

Best time to visit: April to May/ Pleasant year round/Hurricane season June-November

St. Lucia

The ‘Hidden Gem’ of romantic getaways

Saint Lucia is an Eastern Caribbean island nation with a pair of dramatically tapered mountains, the Pitons, on its west coast. Its coast is home to volcanic beaches, reef-diving sites, luxury resorts and fishing villages. Trails in the interior rainforest lead to waterfalls like the 15m-high Toraille, which pours over a cliff into a garden. The capital, Castries, is a popular cruise port.Visitors leave with a heavy heart as they tear themselves away from a life of beach-bliss.

Best time to visit: mid-December to mid-April

Aruba

Aruba is an island and a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands lying in the southern Caribbean Sea, located about 29 kilometres north of the Venezuelan peninsula of Paraguaná and 80 kilometres northwest of Curaçao.

Seeking refuge from the cold north in the depths of winter, Aruba is one of the most perfect romantic island getaways for you and your love. The constant cool breeze on a hot summer day makes for a blissful and relaxing environment among the native trees.

Taking a cruise? Aruba’s capital city of Oranjestad is a playground for cruise ship passengers looking for a bit of fun in the sun.

The more alluring spots are found away from the resorts at the far ends of the island where blond beaches and limestone landscape are found. The waters are crystal clear and full of sea life.

Best time to visit: April to August (January to March is peak)

Dominican Republic

(the most visited country in the Caribbean)

The Dominican Republic is a Caribbean nation that shares the island of Hispaniola with Haiti to the west. It’s known for its beaches, resorts and golfing. Its terrain comprises rainforest, savannah and highlands, including Pico Duarte, the Caribbean’s tallest mountain. Capital city Santo Domingo has Spanish landmarks like the Gothic Catedral Primada de America dating back 5 centuries in its Zona Colonial district.

The Damajagua Waterfalls are an absolute showstopper. 27 glimmering waterfalls and natural rock pools line the edge of Puerto Plata, creating a view that you won’t want to miss.

Let the heat and passion of Merengue music, the heart and soul of the Dominican culture take you on a long awaited journey through the streets of Santo Domingo and to the ruins of San Pedro de Macoris. For beach-lovers, golfers, honeymooners, and so many other travelers, Punta Cana provides pure escape. The beaches are simply perfect: calm and warm waters that gently lap over fine white sand.

Best time to visit: December – April

Grand Cayman

Grand Cayman is the largest of the Cayman Islands, a British Overseas Territory in the Caribbean. George Town, its capital, is home to the Cayman Islands National Museum, dedicated to Caymanian heritage. The city is also a major cruise-ship port and site of the ruins of colonial-era Fort George. Beaches and vibrant coral reefs are the island’s hallmarks.

Unlike most islands, Grand Cayman is not quite a secluded Caribbean paradise, but instead a metropolis. With resorts beset by honeymooners, world-class dining establishments, parties, and a myriad of boutique shops, Grand Cayman will charm anyone who visits.

Best time to visit: March to October

St. Croix

St. Croix is one of the U.S. Virgin Islands, in the Caribbean. Bright yellow Fort is among Christiansted National Historic Site’s Danish colonial buildings. West, St. George Village Botanical Gardens occupies an old sugar plantation. Point Udall’s Millennium Monument marks the easternmost point of U.S. territory.

North, Salt River Bay National Park has archaeological sites, mangroves and coral reefs. Located 40 miles south of the other Virgin islands, St. Croix makes for the perfect sanctuary to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Divers and snorkelers can hit the waters of Buck Island National Park, while plant lovers will find tranquility amidst the flower-filled oasis in the St. George Botanical Gardens. Any sun-worshipers will be happy to know that they can unwind on the pristine shores.

Best time to visit: April to June, December to March(peak)

Marco Island, Florida

Island getaway less than one hour away from Miami.

Marco Island is a barrier island in the Gulf of Mexico off Southwest Florida, linked to the mainland by bridges south of the city of Naples An unexpected oasis just off the shores of Florida. The largest and only developed island of the Ten Thousand Islands, Marco island caters to couples in need of a tropical getaway. Almost infinite stretches of panoramic beaches, luxury resorts, and untouched wildlife parks, makes an enticing vacation destination for couples. Boating and fishing among the mangroves islands, more watersports than you can fit in a 24 hour day, and relaxing spa days are just a few of the activities you can delight in.

Best time to visit: June to September

Martinique

Martinique is a rugged Caribbean island that’s part of the Lesser Antilles. An overseas region of France, its culture reflects a distinctive blend of French and West Indian influences. Its largest town, Fort-de-France, features steep hills, narrow streets and La Savane, a garden bordered by shops and cafes. In the garden is a statue of island native Joséphine de Beauharnais, first wife of Napoleon Bonaparte.

Breathtaking natural beauty; hotels, villas, and Creole residences to suit every travel style; pulsating authenticity, traditions and culture; magnificent protected hiking trails, intriguing mangrove tours, and canyoning adventures; world-famous surfing, stand-up paddle boarding, fishing, and water sport or just relaxing on the beach… take a ferry from St Lucia to Martinique is truly one place that has it all!

Best time to visit: November to April