A fantastic vacation, although depends on a number of factors, certainly, the critical factor is the destination that has the power to transform your spirits altogether! When such a rejuvenating destination is concerned, with their pristine waters and panoramic views, the fascinating islands of the Caribbean top the list and that is why travelers from all over the world throng these islands all throughout the year. If this discovery has piqued your desire of visiting the Caribbean then, do so with our carefully curated list of the best Caribbean islands to visit this year, which can perfectly gratify your idea of vacationing in the Caribbean!

Saint Lucia

If the prodigious Caribbean is collectively known for its specialized offerings like the adventure, nature, historical artifacts, luxury, and nightlife, you can enjoy a little of everything in this ‘Helen of the West Indies’ and that naturally, makes it the best destination for the honeymooners, the position, honored by the World Travel Awards for the past 8 years, with the exception of 2013! The beauty of Caribbean is best felt here and that is why every year, from celebrities to international travelers, a variety of people vacation on this island, so gleefully and relaxingly! If this information has aroused your desire of touring this island then, see, if you can make it during the spring to participate in its famous annual jazz festival!

Best Attractions: Pitons, Diamond Botanical Gardens, Sulphur Springs, Marigot Bay

Aruba

With this ‘One Happy Island’ known as Aruba, your idea of touring the islands with the kids can’t get any easy, as the favorable weather and the kid-friendly resorts and activities would allow you, as a parent, to enjoy a non-maddening vacation experience. Well, that doesn’t mean there are no grown-up activities at all. This relatively smaller island is very accommodative and therefore, anyone and everyone can find some or the other suitable activities to gratify their vacation spirit, greatly!

Best Attractions: Eagle Beach, Baby Beach, Museums, Reef diving, Kite Surfing

Antigua

There is a good reason for this island to appear on this list, which is the prospect of earning some jolly money. Indeed, with luck, you can gain all your money you had exhausted or about to exhaust in the name of vacation because this island is the most-preferred gambling destination of the Caribbean with its great choices of casinos and the interesting casino games offered in them. With this human-bestowed blessing, the mother nature has also bestowed this island with some awesome beaches, making it the absolute choice for your Caribbean sojourn!

Best Attractions: Shirley Heights, Devil’s bridge, St. John’s, Hawksbill beaches

Cat Island

This unspoiled island of the Bahamas is indeed, the best place to travel if you are truly serious about the idea of ‘getaway’! Yes, since not many tourists explore this island, you can enjoy your own idea of the vacation on this rugged island, relaxingly!

Best Attractions: Mt. Alvernia Hermitage, Lake Boiling Point, Port Howe

Vieques

This sparsely populated Puerto Rico’s little sister is not only honeymooner’s favorite but, also, eco-enthusiasts’ favorite and the reason is the prevalence of the Biggest Bioluminescent Bay known as the Mosquito Bay! It is indeed, so fascinating to see, how these tiny microorganisms called dinoflagellates glow in the night, which can be best experienced when you undertake the action of Kayaking this bay at night. Although this bizarre attraction destination is more than enough to place this island on the list of best islands to visit this year, fortunately, you have many other nature-made and man-made attractions too!

Best Attractions: Mosquito Bay, Blue Flag beaches, Snorkeling Tours.

Anguilla

If your idea of the Caribbean vacation is all about enjoying in the beaches then, this beach-friendly Anguilla island could be your top choice, as its mesmerizing white beaches can perfectly gratify the beach-lover in you! Also, the atmosphere is very laid-back, making it the best destination for your relaxing getaway!

Best Attractions: Beaches, Food, Anguilla’s summer festival.

Barbados

Although this island contains every standard offering of the typical Caribbean islands, like the beaches, lush atmosphere, and warm climate, the reasons for considering this island to visit are the Mount Gay Rum and their choices of unique seafood, especially the Mahi-Mahi fish, which the locals refer to as the dolphin!

Best Attractions: Seafood and Rum, Animal Flower Cave, Deep sea diving, Beaches

Grenada

From food to festival and the usual offerings of the Caribbean islands, Grenada has got everything that could delight the traveler or to put simply, you feel more than satisfied for every penny you spend in Grenada in the name of vacation and that is the reason we have chosen this island one among the best Caribbean islands to visit this year!

Best Attractions: St.George’s harbor, Grand Anse beach, Seven sister’s waterfall, the Sister island, Rum tasting, Grenada’s carnival!

Jamaica

Looking for a reason to have a vacation in Jamaica? Look no further, there are many reasons ranging from cheap resort deals to wildlife and specialty Jamaican cuisine attract the vacationers from all over the world to sojourn in this accommodative island of the Caribbean! Although the beach-density score of Jamaica is lower, the available beaches are so beautiful and the choices of watersports are also huge!

Best Attractions: Beautiful sandy beaches, Specialty Jamaican Food, Montego Bay, Reggae Music Scene, Snorkeling, Scuba diving, Rafting, All-inclusive resorts, hiking, bobsledding.

The Cayman Islands

There are 3 islands, the Grand Cayman, the Cayman Brac, and the Little Cayman that together form this Cayman Islands, with lot many activities and attractions to excite the vacationers. The largest, the Grand Cayman is famous for its cosmopolitan ambiance and the famous Seven Mile Beach. The next largest, the Cayman Brac has got lot many scenic trails and adventurous diving spots to offer. And, the smallest Little Cayman is a hub of unspoiled beaches, whose serene ambiance can sooth the minds of the travelers and rejuvenate them, appreciably! The year-round summer temperature exhibited by these islands, certainly, make them one of the ideal vacation spots of the Caribbean!

Best Attractions: Bloody Bay Wall, Sting Ray City, Cayman Crystal Caves, Beaches, Amazing sea-food, Sunset cruises, Horse riding, Deep sea diving!