Dreaming of escaping the rat race by heading to the Caribbean for the summer? Thanks to the Internet, planning for a dream vacation is easier than ever. While there are many different resorts and cities in the Caribbean, ten locations stand out from the rest. Check out these amazing hotspots, but first, remember to plan decisively!
Buy travel insurance before you leave! Remember, if you’re coming from the United States or the United Kingdom, purchasing travelling insurance is a vital part of planning a great vacation. If your luggage gets lost, if there is an accident regarding transportation or if something is stolen, it will be covered – don’t take the risk of traveling uninsured!
Buy Car Insurance. Taking your own car – or at least renting one? You can’t go wrong purchasing rental car insurance. It will cover any accidents, down to the smallest scratch. When you’re travelling out of the country, it is essential to do this; otherwise you’ll be stuck with paying the entire bill out of your own pocket.
Once these tasks are completed, kick back and choose from one of ten gorgeous Caribbean resorts!
1. Aruba Resort and Casino. Welcome to paradise. Located in Aruba, within the Netherland Antilles, this gorgeous resort is the perfect place to spend your days sunbathing and swimming. It sits just 15 miles off the coast of Venezuela. The three reigning cultures of the Spanish, Caribbean and Dutch blend together to create a unique and charming atmosphere. The Hyatt Regency is the hosting hotel at this resort.
2. Parrot Cay Resort and Spa. Located in Parrot Cay, within the boundaries of the Turks and Caicos Islands, it is only 575 miles south of Miami. It boasts nearly 200 square miles of solid white beaches and gorgeous palm trees. A famous retreat for celebrities like Paul McCartney, Bruce Willis, David Copperfield, and Demi Moore, it is an A-list resort. Contrary to mega resorts that can be found throughout the Caribbean, Parrot Cay can only be reached by small ferryboat.
3. Caneel Bay. It sits on the island of St. John, one of the more well-known Caribbean hotspots. It is a beautiful island, laden with exotic foliage and reminiscent of pirate coves and a lovely array of wildlife. During the 1920s, Lawrence Rockefeller laid claim to the island and turned it into a gorgeous seaside retreat. The facilities here include 166 beautiful rooms, 3 restaurants, a spacious spa and tennis courts.
4. Little Dix Bay. A tropical wilderness, it boasts lovely crescent bays, 8 miles of beautiful flora and fauna, and a fine choice of hiking trails and calm spots for snorkeling and skin diving.
5. Ritz-Carlton St. Thomas. As a part of the US Virgin Islands, it is one of the more convenient islands to reach. It attracts thousands of visitors every year who come to see the breathtaking views and experience the colonial/tropical charm of the island.
6. Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort and Spa. The Providenciales is a series of lush islands. It is the perfect place to enjoy fishing, diving, snorkeling, sunbathing and hiking. The resort is all-inclusive, making it accessible for everybody.
7. Four Seasons Resort in Nevis. It’s only 19 degrees south of the Equator, creating a balmy, perfect climate. The hotel boasts an incredible 5-diamond rating – a remarkable feat for a hotel located in the midst of the Caribbean. It’s only 2 miles from the rest of the Caribbean islands, as well.
8. Sandy Lane in St. James, Barbados. This 800-acre resort features a golf course, a 7,000 square foot pool, art, tennis courts, and gorgeous accommodations. 200 million dollars worth of renovations served it well.
9. Atlantis, Paradise Island. From animal exhibits featuring porpoises to the stately hotel towers that grace the little island, you can snorkel, jet ski, visit the Mayan Temple water slide or take in one of their many and varied celebrity-hosted concerts. The 3 mile long Cabbage Beach is a great place to go parasailing or sunbathe. Diving along the coast is also a favorite pastime of the resort’s many visitors – which have included everybody from Justin Bieber to Jennifer Lopez.
10. Hotel Maroma. South of Cancun, Maroma offers a more relaxing Mexican resort with more than 36 suites decked out in stunning bamboo and mahogany furniture.
Staying in the Caribbean has never been easier – or more luxurious! Book your Caribbean summer getaway today and enjoy the unique beauty of the tropical islands.
