Perched off the coast of Venezuela, one of the most popular activities to enjoy on the tiny Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba is horseback riding. (Photo: Rancho Notorious Aruba / Courtesy GetYourGuide) Boasting a heady mix of sun-kissed beaches, bucolic national parks, cool breezes, and pretty European-style architecture that evokes the island’s colonial past, there are an array of fun-filled activities to enjoy on Aruba, many of which take place on the island’s pristine coastline and tranquil waters. However, there are also plenty of things to see and do inland, including horseback riding. W ..read more

Located at the meeting point of the Atlantic and Caribbean oceans, the two islands of Antigua and Barbuda are awash with unique things to see and do. Magnificent views from Shirley Heights Lookout (Photo: Prayitno via Flickr / CC BY 2.0) On both islands, the reef-lined beaches are undoubtedly the main draw, and certainly the best place to start out on any trip, but if you can tear yourself away from your beach towel for long enough, you’ll soon discover that there’s a diverse choice of unique landmarks, activities and attractions, including sheltered bays, rainforest and luxury resorts, not ..read more

Strap on a mask and snorkel to experience Aruba’s turquoise seas and stunning marine life on these top guided tours. (Photo: Getyourguide.com) Aruba is the quintessential Caribbean island, where both land and sea are a vibrant celebration of nature’s beauty. At only 20 miles (32km) long, this little island at the southern end of the Lesser Antilles chain is a great place for snorkeling, an activity which takes people to some of the more secluded places if done as a guided tour. The following is a selection of Aruba’s five best snorkeling tours, all of which run on a daily basis, unless menti ..read more

With its picture-postcard waters, calm trade winds and well developed tourism infrastructure, the Bahamas is an enduringly popular yachting destinations. A sailboat out on the water in the Bahamas at dusk (Photo: Michael McKechnie via Flickr / CC BY 2.0) There are a wide number of companies offering yacht rentals in the Bahamas, from sailing charters to motorboats to catamaran charter opportunities. The most reliable and efficient way of booking a private yacht charter is through a reputable yacht charter company, which is certain to provide guarantees around insurance and safety that will a ..read more

One of the U.S. Virgin Islands in the Caribbean, Saint Croix has a large number of accommodation options for visitors to pick from, including several enticing resorts. (Photo: Carambola Beach Resort / Courtesy Booking.com) Home to gorgeous beaches, together with world-class recreational activities, fine dining, casinos and pristine golf courses, Saint Crois attracts huge numbers of visitors every year. What’s more, the laid-back tropical island also has buzzing art and music scenes and plays host to a busy programme of annual festivals and cultural events. The island’s nexus is Christiansted ..read more

Situated in the eastern Caribbean, the British Virgin Islands attract large numbers of visitors every year, including many yacht enthusiasts who come to enjoy its idyllic cruising grounds. A catamaran moored in Leverick Bay, British Virgin Islands (Photo: Fairphotos via Flickr / CC BY 2.0) Among the world’s most stunning beauty spots, the jaw-droppingly beautiful emerald waters that surround the island chain make the BVI a hugely popular yacht charter destination. As a result, there are a large number of companies offering charters in the area, each catering to a variety of tastes, preferenc ..read more

Combining Caribbean beaches, forest thrills, and vibrant Hispanic culture with a flight time under five hours and a shared US visa policy, it’s easy to see why Puerto Rico is so popular with US travelers. To cater to the crowds, there’s a staggering variety of all-inclusive package vacation options to choose from too.  San Juan is Puerto Rico’s colorful capital (Photo: Unsplash) Puerto Rico might be small, but there are dozens of companies offering competitively priced all-inclusive packages. Most of these depart from the United States, though it is possible to find affordable packages ..read more

Between its white-sand beaches, pulsing party scene, and blockbuster hotel resorts, it’s little wonder why Cancun is one of the world’s most popular vacation destinations. It was designed in the 1970s to be an all-inclusive paradise, so it follows that one of the best ways to experience the region is on one of its many vacation package options.  Cancun is the ultimate tropical escape (Photo: Funjet) There are hundreds of companies offering all-inclusive packages online, but these differ wildly in terms of flight and resort options, price, dates, cancellation policies, and customer servi ..read more

Despite its diminutive size, the Caribbean island of Aruba offers many fantastic tours to suit many tastes, including sailing, off-roading and horseback riding. (Photo: Getyourguide.com) Located only 18 miles from Venezuela, Aruba, unlike the majority of Caribbean islands, is mostly arid. Temperatures soar year-round on the tiny island, which at its longest is only around 20 miles. But the Dutch island’s rugged, rock and cacti-studded interior, coupled with its stunning, turquoise-fringed coastline, make it a joy to explore and experience. Here are five of the best tours to get to know Aruba ..read more

One of the world’s most desirable yachting destinations, the Caribbean captivates all who visit with its heady mix of natural beauty, calm waters and world class tourist amenities. For private yacht charter guests, the Caribbean is particularly well set up, with a vast number of charter companies offering yacht rental packages in the region. Yachts anchored out in Salt Whistle Bay in the Grenadines (Photo: _dChris via Flickr / CC BY 2.0) Whether you’re seeking a crewed yacht or a bareboat charter, a sailboat or a motorboat, there’s a huge choice of yachts available in the Caribbean. We’ve pi ..read more