The Caribbean Islands region has more than 700 islands, islets, reefs, and cays. They’ve long been known as a resort vacation destination for honeymooners and retirees, but a small movement toward eco-tourism and backpacking has started to open up the Caribbean to more independent travel.
Let’s get into the top 5 Cheapest Caribbean Islands
Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic is the second-largest and most diverse Caribbean country, situated just two hours south of Miami. For the adventure tourist, this Caribbean country offers a diverse countryside comprising tropical rainforests, arid desert expanses, alpine ranges, and steamy mangrove swamps. It’s a playground for trekkers, mountain bike enthusiasts, and water-sport junkies, the world’s top beaches, magnificent resorts and hotels, and a variety of sports, recreation, and entertainment options.
Dominicans are kind and peaceful people. Attempts at speaking Spanish are a good sign of respect for the local people.
Puerto Rico
An archipelago among the Greater Antilles, located between the Dominican Republic and the US Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico includes the eponymous main island and several smaller islands.
It is an unincorporated territory of the United States, located in the northeastern Caribbean.
The people of Puerto Rico are joyful, hospitable, easygoing yet passionate about their culture. The cultural heritage of the Puerto Rican people is derived from a mix of Taino, Spanish, and African traditions.
Curacao
Curaçao is located in the Southern Caribbean, outside the hurricane belt, about 90 miles north of Venezuela. It is an autonomous country within the Royal Dutch Kingdom along with our sister islands, Aruba and Bonaire. Curaçao has over 35 spectacular beaches, and most are tucked into intimate coves along the southwest coast.
The island is about 10 miles at it’s widest point, and the area is about 180 square miles (472 square km), making it the largest island in the Dutch Caribbean Islands group.
Jamaica
Jamaica presents a magnificent palette of experiences, a kaleidoscope of colors and sounds that make this island the most precious jewel in the Caribbean. It is a unique culture, engaging activities, breathtaking landscapes, and a warm, welcoming people.
Dominica
Dominica is one of the best vacation destinations in the Caribbean for scuba diving, whale & dolphin watching, hiking, bird watching, exploring a pristine tropical rainforest. The island is located near Guadeloupe to the northwest and Martinique to the south-southeast.
Dominica is mostly volcanic and has few beaches; therefore, tourism has developed more slowly than on neighboring islands. Nevertheless, Dominica’s mountains, rainforests, freshwater lakes, hot springs, waterfalls, and diving spots make it an attractive eco-tourism destination.
Barbados
The island is a British institution and easy to reach from the USA. Barbados is family-friendly, has retained a lively local culture. The country generally experiences two seasons, one of which includes noticeably higher rainfall.
Grenada
Grenada offers a lifestyle so pure and authentic that you feel instantly renewed. The enchanting islands boast silky stretches of white sand beaches, sunken treasures adorned by corals and unspoiled landscapes undiscovered by crowds.
Don’t forget to check our other blog posts to learn more about other travel destinations in South America and Caribbeans.
