Caribbean attractions

On the southeastern coast of Trinidad, Mayaro Bay has long been a popular getaway spot for Trinidadians, particularly over the Easter holiday. The beaches in this area aren't as developed as some of the more popular spots on the northern end of the island, but what it lacks in resorts, it makes up for in laid-back charm.

Cabo Cabrón National Park (Parque Nacional Cabo Cabrón) offers visitors a taste of the wild side of the Dominican Republic—a place before resorts, tourists, and development touched down on this tropical island. With uninhabited coastlines, rocky cliffs, and rugged trails, this protected forest is one of the most remote locations in Samaná, attracting both divers for scuba expeditions and adventure-seeking tourists.

Built in 1680, St. John’s Figtree Anglican Church is one of the oldest churches in the Carribean. Inside the modest stone structure is one of the island’s most precious artifacts, the marriage certificate of British Navy Admiral Horatio Nelson and Frances Nisbet. Outside on the grounds is a cemetery where some of the weather-worn gravestones date back more than 300 years.

If there’s one thing Antigua locals love, it’s the sport of cricket. The Coolidge Cricket Ground (a.k.a. Stanford Cricket Ground hosts matches with Antigua’s lush hills and sugar mills as a backdrop, and it pays homage to the sport as the home of the West Indies Cricket Hall of Fame, which chronicles the Caribbean’s most famous players.

Located in the East End district of St. Thomas, Vessup Bay is a beautiful but largely undeveloped stretch of shoreline. Featuring a narrow bay and a long stretch of beach with plenty of sea grape trees, cacti, and century plants, Vessup Bay is ideal for boaters and beach-goers looking for a more tranquil experience.

Located on the southeastern tip of St. Kitts, Great Salt Pond is a tranquil spot to hike paths and birdwatch. Bordered by both the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, the pond has bright white sand beaches within walking distance. Body surfing is popular in the rougher waters of the Atlantic side, while snorkeling and swimming are the names of the games on the calm Caribbean side.