| The Caribbean is one of the most popular destinations | | | | Beach Destination # 3: The Cayman Islands |
| for vacationers from around the world. From the many | | | | Known as the most famous tax haven in the world, |
| independent islands to the coasts of Mexico and | | | | the Cayman Islands are also home to some of the |
| Central America, there are a wide variety of choices | | | | most beautiful beaches and some of the most upscale |
| for travelers to choose between when planning their | | | | accommodations within the Caribbean. One of the |
| beach vacations. Among the options, however, are | | | | biggest draws is scuba diving, which is made possible |
| some gems that you should consider when making | | | | by the impossibly clear waters that surround the island. |
| your travel plans. | | | | A British Territory, the Cayman Islands include three |
| Beach Destination # 1: Barbados | | | | islands: Grand Cayman, Little Cayman and Cayman |
| Barbados was once an English colony but is now a | | | | Brac. Many cruise ships choose the Cayman Islands |
| thriving independent nation. Located in the southern | | | | as a port of call, most commonly going into Grand |
| Caribbean, nearby islands include Trinidad and Tobago | | | | Cayman. Grand Cayman is also home to the famous |
| as well as St. Lucia. Because of the upscale air the | | | | Seven Mile Beach. Topped by coral sand and bounded |
| island exudes, Barbados is considered a prime choice | | | | by many upscale resorts, this is a must-visit part of the |
| for honeymooners. Travelers can find everything from | | | | island. If you visit the Cayman Islands, make time to |
| simple motels to all-inclusive resorts to timeshare | | | | visit the two smaller islands instead of just Grand |
| condos when they book travel to Barbados. With a | | | | Cayman. There are many beautiful attractions |
| dry and temperate climate, Barbados is also known for | | | | throughout this destination. |
| its white sand beaches and the abundance of water | | | | Beach Destination # 4: The Bahamas |
| sports made possible by the terrific waves of the | | | | Easily the most well-known destination in the |
| Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea. | | | | Caribbean, the Bahamas are visited by millions of |
| Beach Destination # 2: The U.S. Virgin Islands | | | | tourists every year and are also visited by cruise ships |
| If you want to plan the ideal Caribbean beach vacation | | | | on a regular basis. The Bahamas truly caters to the |
| without even technically leaving the United States, then | | | | tourist trade, with events organized throughout the |
| the U.S. Virgin Islands is the perfect destination. Three | | | | region’s popular travel season, which lasts from |
| islands comprise the U.S. Virgin Islands. They are St. | | | | December to April. Yet thanks to its temperate climate, |
| Croix, St. Thomas and St. John. The smaller Water | | | | you can visit the Bahamas at nearly any time of the |
| Island is also a part of the U.S. Virgin Islands. All part of | | | | year, however, and experience great weather and a |
| the same territory, each island offers its own unique | | | | terrific atmosphere. Whether you are looking for a |
| destinations and amenities. The U.S. Virgin islands are | | | | couples-only resort, an all-inclusive resort, or a |
| located just to the east of Puerto Rico. | | | | family-friendly time share, the Bahamas has |
| St. Thomas is home to the famous Blackbeard’s | | | | cost-effective options to suit any need. Several |
| Castle. Although it is unknown if the pirate known as | | | | hundred islands comprise the Bahamas, but only |
| Blackbeard ever visited St. Thomas, this tower was | | | | several are inhabited and used as tourist destinations. |
| used as a vantage point to spot incoming ships and is | | | | The popular destinations that you may consider include |
| now a part of a hotel on the island. St. John is a very | | | | Grand Bahama, New Providence, and Harbour Island. |
| wealthy island which benefits from restrictive | | | | Be prepared for adventure in the Bahamas as the |
| development laws, making it a highly exclusive | | | | pace can be fast and the variety of opportunities |
| destination within the Caribbean. For the well heeled | | | | endless. |
| traveler, this is the perfect destination. St. Croix is the | | | | Regardless of the beach destination you choose, you |
| largest of the U.S. Virgin islands and is home to several | | | | are sure to find vibrant nightlife, shopping, dining, |
| environmentally protected areas including the beautiful | | | | entertainment, golf and water sports to suit your |
| Green Cay National Wildlife Refuge as well as the | | | | personal tastes. Sample the local and international |
| Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge. Water Island was | | | | flavors unique to the cultures of the Caribbean. |
| long used by the United States government for | | | | Whether you are looking for an action-packed |
| various testing programs. Although it is primarily a | | | | vacation or secluded lazy days on the beach, there is |
| residential island, visitors may venture there for a more | | | | a Caribbean beach vacation waiting for you! |
| personalized U.S. Virgin Islands experience. | | | | |