How to Find the Right Caribbean Island for You

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For many people, the Caribbean is a mystical place that only celebrities and film stars get to frequent. Of course, Pirates of the Caribbean only furthered those preconceptions as Johnny Depp pranced around pirate boats with a monkey on his shoulder. However, for those travellers on the search for untouched natural beauty and a destination as in touch with the ocean as anywhere else on the planet, the Caribbean islands are ideal destinations. What’s important to realise before visiting is just how different the array of islands are, meaning you should choose wisely before booking your trip, with some specks of land far less accessible than others and some offering a wider range of luxuries than some of their neighbours. [caption id="attachment_11198" align="alignnone" width="600"]

Lifeguarding is done with a twist on some of the islands. (Image Source)[/caption] Sint Maarten or Saint Martin If you ever find yourself on a Caribbean cruise then this island of two halves is one place you will undoubtedly dock at, as the island is famous for grinding to a halt if too many giant cruise liners come into port at the same time. The island was once contested by not just one but two colonial powers, with the Portuguese and the Dutch vying to control this slice of paradise. This all means that today the place is a melting pot for the best things from those European cultures combined with a rich Creole culture. Because the island is so compact, it lends itself to mid-range hotels rather than garish monstrosities, although there are plenty of resorts and casinos to keep people who like that sort of thing entertaining. One must-see nearby place is Îlet de Pinel which is a tiny islet set in the Reserve Naturelle Saint Martin. It’s the one place where you’ll find the deserted and untouched natural beauty you visited the place for. [caption id="attachment_11199" align="alignnone" width="600"]

No matter which island you choose you’ll be sure to experience the turquoise waters of the Caribbean (Image Source)[/caption] The Bahamas Consisting of 700 islands, The Bahamas usually have one that will suit even the pickiest of travellers. With its close proximity to Miami this is one place where you’ll have to endure the American masses, although if you choose your resort or apartment correctly that needn’t be too much of a drawback. Nassau is where most international visitors jet into and it’s here that large resorts and historical buildings exist. It’s also where widely celebrated events such as Junkanoo take place for those who want to party with the locals, who handily all speak English. To get away from the crowds and to feel like you have paradise all to yourself, the likes of Cat Island and Harbour Island are perfect. The latter in particular only has a population of some 2,000 laid back folk, meaning you can sip your locally brewed rum and coke surrounded by nothing but peace and tranquillity. If you want to take a dip with the wild pig pictured above, then Cat Island is where you should go if you want to witness a boar doing the breaststroke. Dominican Republic In comparison to its surrounding islands, Dominican Republic is a huge landmass that shares a border with the troubled Haiti but manages for now to remain untainted by its neighbour’s shenanigans. What makes this place unique is that as well as having countless beaches to comb, is also boasts stunning mountain ranges as well as a rich colonial history. For an island so well developed it’s no surprise that it’s one of the easiest to navigate round and with further improvements already underway this looks set to become a real go-to destination. Anguilla Consistently voted one of the best islands in the Caribbean to visit, Anguilla is where travellers head for that true beach experience. Just don’t expect anything much more than that because this remote destination, which only really accessible by boat, offers little more than idyllic beaches, sun loungers and nice food. If that’s all you need in life, then book your trip now!

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