The Caribbean is not only one of the most popular sun destination, but also home to hundreds of islands, many of which are fully equipped with complete touristic infrastructures and well known around the world.
We’ve chosen here to discuss 5 great but less popular Caribbean destinations, that you ought to visit and discover.
Anguilla
This tiny little island of the Caribbean is all width and is home to some of the most beautiful beaches of the Caribbean and to one of the most luxurious hotel in the area: the Cape Juluca. In winter, the less expensive room will cost you no less than $995, meals not included! This probably gives you a good idea of the type of crowds that visit the island every year. From there, you easily take a 20 minutes boat trip to the French side of St. Martin, as ferryboats leave Anguilla every half hour to St. Martin.
Aruba
The long stretches of white sand of Aruba and its numerous big hotels attracts mainly American travelers every year. The view consist is nonending stretches of perfect beaches. The East Coast of Aruba is great for surfers and, kitesurfers and snorkelers alike. If you like shopping, don’t forget to visit the huge Royal Plaze mall. In the pink and blue walls of the shopping center, find everything you need tax free, from the trendiest beach wear to souvenirs and Dutch artifacts.
Curaçao
Holland has left its marks in the architecture and the roots of Curaçao. Without the hot and tropical weather and the pastel colors used to dye the facade of many buildings, the center of Willemstad could almost look like a neighborhood of Amsterdam! It is not surprising that this area full of history is one of the UNESCO World Heritage sites. The south of the island, facing Venezuela, is surrounded by pretty beaches and big name hotels. With over 60 great diving sites, this island is very popular amongst divers of all ages.
St. Lucia
Although a big part of the island is covered with volcanoes craters (over 20) and the tropical forest, St. Lucia is comparable to Martinique or St. Vincent islands (as a matter of fact, St. Lucia is located in between those two islands). For once, the major point of interest of this Caribbean island are not the beaches (although there are many pretty ones), but the views and the scenery that attract travelers and tourists. There are numerous luxurious hotels, such as the Jade Mountain and Ladera, and few all-inclusive owned by Sandals.
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
This tiny country is comprised of St. Vincent, a relatively large island and a bunch of small islets that attracts rich and famous people from around the world. One of the most famous one is Mustique, where late princess Margareth built her villa. Mick Jagger, Bill Gates and David Bowie are famous visitors of the area and have been seen hanging out at the Basil’s Bar. You can rent one of the 75 villas for $5000 to $50 000 weekly, stay at one of the 17 rooms of the Cotton House or at one of the four bedrooms of the B&B Firefly. Canouan and Petit St. Vincent are two other islet that attracts many rich people.
pictures by : Aruba aturkus, Anguilla Salvatore.Freni, Curaçao cphoffman42, St. Lucia Ed Yourdon, St. Vincent and the Grenadines Jason Pratt
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