Caribbean
Planning a Caribbean vacation?
The Caribbean makes for a great sun-and-sand escape in winter. It’s home to more than 7,000 sunny islands, each with its own rhythm.
Sip rum punches in Jamaica, dive underneath the waters off the Bahamas or soak up the laid-back vibes of Barbados.
We know the island of St. Martin and St. Maarten particularly well!
Quick Caribbean travel information
Number of islands: Over 700 in the Caribbean Sea
Largest Caribbean island: Cuba
Our favorite Caribbean islands: Antigua, Barbados (we got engaged here), St. Barts, St. Lucia and St. Vincent & the Grenadines
When to go: The best time to visit the Caribbean is between December and April (avoid the hurricane season from about August to October/November)
Currency: The United States dollar (USD) is accepted in most places
Famous people from the Caribbean: Bob Marley (reggae musician), Usain Bolt (sprinter) and Rhianna (singer)
Where to stay
Nothing beats the indulgence of staying in a top Caribbean resort with private pools.
Or maybe you’d like to rent a Caribbean villa? You can vacay like a millionaire (or multi-millionaire). And the family memories created are, well, priceless!
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