Turquoise water, powdery white sand, and reggae rhythms. The Caribbean is home to some of the most iconic beach destinations on the planet — from Mexico's Riviera Maya to the untouched cays of Turks and Caicos.
Mexico
Vibrant nightlife meets stunning Caribbean coastline.
British Overseas Territory
Grace Bay Beach and some of the clearest water on Earth.
Aruba
Constant trade winds, white sand, and one of the driest climates in the Caribbean.
Jamaica
Reggae rhythms, jerk seasoning, and some of the Caribbean's most dramatic coastline.
St. Lucia
Twin volcanic Pitons, lush rainforest, and the most dramatic scenery in the Caribbean.
Bahamas
Turquoise shallows, colonial charm, and some of the clearest water in the Atlantic.
Barbados
World-class surf, rum distilleries, and Caribbean culture with a British twist.
Dominican Republic
Palm-lined beaches, all-inclusive resorts, and jungle adventures on the Caribbean coast.
Puerto Rico
Centuries-old fortresses, bioluminescent bays, and no passport required for US travelers.
Antigua and Barbuda
365 beaches, world-class sailing, and a laid-back island pace that's hard to leave.
Grenada
The Spice Island: nutmeg-scented air, underwater sculpture parks, and volcanic beaches.
Cayman Islands
Seven Mile Beach, stingray encounters, and some of the best wall diving in the Caribbean.
Curacao
Dutch-Caribbean architecture, hidden cove beaches, and year-round sunshine outside the hurricane belt.
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Volcanic peaks, historic sugar plantations, and unspoiled Caribbean beaches without the crowds.
US Virgin Islands
Duty-free shopping, world-famous Magens Bay, and easy access with no passport for US citizens.
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Tulum, Punta Sur, Campeche, Veracruz, Quiahuiztlan, Mazatlan and Acapulco are the Mexican beaches with real history beside them — and only some are worth swimming at.
Read more about thisMexico all-inclusive resorts cover meals, house drinks and non-motorised watersports. Transfers, premium spirits, spa, the Quintana Roo Visitax and tips are not included.
Read more about thisThe best beaches from Cancun to Tulum, north to south: Playa Delfines, Puerto Morelos, Maroma, Punta Esmeralda, Xpu-Ha, Akumal, Xcacel and Tulum’s free Parque del Jaguar beaches.
Read more about thisThe Caribbean's most secluded beaches are the ones no road reaches: Colombier, Happy Bay, Jack Bay, Batibou, Playa Fronton, Playa Tortuga and Barbuda's 17-Mile Beach.
Read more about thisSolo travel in the Caribbean works best on Puerto Rico, Barbados, Curacao, Aruba, the USVI and Cayman — walkable, bus-linked, Level 1 advisories. The real cost is the single supplement.
Read more about thisTropical golden hour runs 30-45 minutes, not an hour. Shoot Eagle Beach, Grote Knip, The Baths, Pink Sands and Trunk Bay at dawn — and check drone rules island by island.
Read more about thisThe Caribbean's best beach hikes: Dominica's 115-mile Waitukubuli Trail, St. John's Reef Bay and Ram Head, Martinique's Trace des Caps and Middle Caicos' Crossing Place Trail.
Read more about thisThe best Caribbean markets: Castries (St Lucia), Marigot (St Martin), St George’s spice market (Grenada) and Willemstad’s Floating Market. Go before 9am, bring cash, skip conch and coral.
Read more about thisPacking for the Caribbean: reef-safe sunscreen (required in the USVI, Bonaire and Aruba), no camouflage clothing, a universal plug adapter for 110V-240V, and DEET repellent.
Read more about thisThe Caribbean beaches that actually face the sunset: Seven Mile Beach (Grand Cayman), Eagle Beach (Aruba), Negril’s West End, Ffryes, Playa Kalki, Sugar Beach and Paynes Bay.
Read more about thisThe Caribbean beach bars worth the trip: Soggy Dollar on Jost Van Dyke, Floyd's Pelican Bar off Jamaica, Sunshine's on Nevis, Nippers, Sunset Bar and Foxy's. Bring cash.
Read more about thisFour Caribbean ferry chains work without a plane: the Virgin Islands from $25, Guadeloupe to St. Lucia on L’Express des Îles, the Grenadines, and St. Maarten to Anguilla in 20 minutes.
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