Destination Guide

The Caribbean

White sand, warm water and a rhythm that slows the world down. The Caribbean is where you go to remember what relaxation actually feels like.

The Caribbean stretches across more than 700 islands, each with its own character. From the lush volcanic peaks of St. Lucia to the flat, wind-swept beauty of Aruba, the powder-white beaches of Barbados to the reggae-soaked hills of Jamaica. There is no single Caribbean experience.

What connects them all is the warmth. Not just the climate (though 25–30°C year-round helps), but the pace of life, the generosity of the people and the sense that time moves differently here. We help our clients find the right island for their trip because getting that match right makes all the difference.

"It was a beautiful place — wild, untouched, above all untouched, with an alien, disturbing, secret loveliness. And it kept its secret."

Jean Rhys, Wide Sargasso Sea

Why Visit

What Makes It Special

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Island Diversity

Every island has its own personality. Barbados for food, St. Lucia for romance, Antigua for beaches, Jamaica for culture. The hard part is choosing.

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Crystal-Clear Waters

Some of the clearest water on the planet. Snorkelling, diving, sailing or simply floating. The Caribbean sea is as warm as a bath and twice as blue.

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Music & Culture

Calypso, reggae, soca and steel pan. The Caribbean pulses with rhythm. Visit during carnival season and the energy is unforgettable.

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All-Inclusive Excellence

The Caribbean pioneered the all-inclusive resort. From family-friendly mega-resorts to intimate adults-only retreats, there is something for every budget.

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Wildlife & Nature

Sea turtles nesting on quiet beaches, hummingbirds in the rainforest, whale watching off Dominica. Nature here is as spectacular as the beaches.

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Sailing & Watersports

World-class sailing conditions, kitesurfing in Cabarete, deep-sea fishing off the Bahamas. The Caribbean is a playground for anyone who loves the water.

Codrington Lagoon, Barbuda — the mangrove creek mouth at Codrington Lagoon from above

Codrington Lagoon, BarbudaThe mangrove creek mouth at Codrington Lagoon from aboveCourtesy of Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority

Saint John's, Antigua — oceanfront luxury villas on the Antiguan coast

Saint John's, AntiguaOceanfront luxury villas on the Antiguan coast

Nelson's Dockyard, English Harbour, Antigua — Oyster World Rally yachts moored at Nelson's Dockyard

Nelson's Dockyard, English Harbour, AntiguaOyster World Rally yachts moored at Nelson's DockyardCourtesy of Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority

Tamarind Hills, Saint Mary's Parish, Antigua — Tamarind Hills above Darkwood Beach

Tamarind Hills, Saint Mary's Parish, AntiguaTamarind Hills above Darkwood BeachCourtesy of Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority

Martha Brae River, Trelawny, Jamaica — drifting through the jungle on a bamboo raft along the Martha Brae River

Martha Brae River, Trelawny, JamaicaDrifting through the jungle on a bamboo raft along the Martha Brae River

Four Seasons Ocean Club, Bahamas — a villa living room opening to ocean views at Four Seasons Ocean Club

Four Seasons Ocean Club, BahamasA villa living room opening to ocean views at Four Seasons Ocean ClubCredit: Peter Vitale - Courtesy of Four Seasons

Soufrière, Saint Lucia — cruising past the iconic Twin Pitons of Saint Lucia

Soufrière, Saint LuciaCruising past the iconic Twin Pitons of Saint Lucia

Five Islands Harbour, Saint John's, Antigua — sailing a catamaran through the turquoise waters of Five Islands Harbour

Five Islands Harbour, Saint John's, AntiguaSailing a catamaran through the turquoise waters of Five Islands HarbourCourtesy of Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority

Heritage Quay, Saint John's, Antigua — wandering the colourful shopping promenade at Heritage Quay

Heritage Quay, Saint John's, AntiguaWandering the colourful shopping promenade at Heritage QuayCourtesy of Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority

Fort James Beach, Saint John's, Antigua — horseback riding along the sands of Fort James Beach

Fort James Beach, Saint John's, AntiguaHorseback riding along the sands of Fort James BeachCourtesy of Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority

Cocobay Resort, Valley Church, Antigua — relaxing in a clifftop plunge pool at Cocobay Resort

Cocobay Resort, Valley Church, AntiguaRelaxing in a clifftop plunge pool at Cocobay ResortCourtesy of Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority

Soufrière, Saint Lucia — looking out over Soufrière town and the Pitons

Soufrière, Saint LuciaLooking out over Soufrière town and the Pitons

Stush in the Bush, Free Hill, Saint Ann, Jamaica — a farm-to-table dining experience at Stush in the Bush

Stush in the Bush, Free Hill, Saint Ann, JamaicaA farm-to-table dining experience at Stush in the Bush

EITS Cafe, Blue Mountains, Saint Andrew, Jamaica — fresh avocado salad at EITS Cafe in the Blue Mountains

EITS Cafe, Blue Mountains, Saint Andrew, JamaicaFresh avocado salad at EITS Cafe in the Blue Mountains

Antigua — a gourmet Caribbean lobster presentation on river stones

AntiguaA gourmet Caribbean lobster presentation on river stonesCourtesy of Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority

Codrington Lagoon, Barbuda — the mangrove creek mouth at Codrington Lagoon from above

Codrington Lagoon, BarbudaThe mangrove creek mouth at Codrington Lagoon from aboveCourtesy of Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority

Saint John's, Antigua — oceanfront luxury villas on the Antiguan coast

Saint John's, AntiguaOceanfront luxury villas on the Antiguan coast

Nelson's Dockyard, English Harbour, Antigua — Oyster World Rally yachts moored at Nelson's Dockyard

Nelson's Dockyard, English Harbour, AntiguaOyster World Rally yachts moored at Nelson's DockyardCourtesy of Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority

Tamarind Hills, Saint Mary's Parish, Antigua — Tamarind Hills above Darkwood Beach

Tamarind Hills, Saint Mary's Parish, AntiguaTamarind Hills above Darkwood BeachCourtesy of Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority

Martha Brae River, Trelawny, Jamaica — drifting through the jungle on a bamboo raft along the Martha Brae River

Martha Brae River, Trelawny, JamaicaDrifting through the jungle on a bamboo raft along the Martha Brae River

Four Seasons Ocean Club, Bahamas — a villa living room opening to ocean views at Four Seasons Ocean Club

Four Seasons Ocean Club, BahamasA villa living room opening to ocean views at Four Seasons Ocean ClubCredit: Peter Vitale - Courtesy of Four Seasons

Soufrière, Saint Lucia — cruising past the iconic Twin Pitons of Saint Lucia

Soufrière, Saint LuciaCruising past the iconic Twin Pitons of Saint Lucia

Five Islands Harbour, Saint John's, Antigua — sailing a catamaran through the turquoise waters of Five Islands Harbour

Five Islands Harbour, Saint John's, AntiguaSailing a catamaran through the turquoise waters of Five Islands HarbourCourtesy of Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority

Heritage Quay, Saint John's, Antigua — wandering the colourful shopping promenade at Heritage Quay

Heritage Quay, Saint John's, AntiguaWandering the colourful shopping promenade at Heritage QuayCourtesy of Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority

Fort James Beach, Saint John's, Antigua — horseback riding along the sands of Fort James Beach

Fort James Beach, Saint John's, AntiguaHorseback riding along the sands of Fort James BeachCourtesy of Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority

Cocobay Resort, Valley Church, Antigua — relaxing in a clifftop plunge pool at Cocobay Resort

Cocobay Resort, Valley Church, AntiguaRelaxing in a clifftop plunge pool at Cocobay ResortCourtesy of Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority

Soufrière, Saint Lucia — looking out over Soufrière town and the Pitons

Soufrière, Saint LuciaLooking out over Soufrière town and the Pitons

Stush in the Bush, Free Hill, Saint Ann, Jamaica — a farm-to-table dining experience at Stush in the Bush

Stush in the Bush, Free Hill, Saint Ann, JamaicaA farm-to-table dining experience at Stush in the Bush

EITS Cafe, Blue Mountains, Saint Andrew, Jamaica — fresh avocado salad at EITS Cafe in the Blue Mountains

EITS Cafe, Blue Mountains, Saint Andrew, JamaicaFresh avocado salad at EITS Cafe in the Blue Mountains

Antigua — a gourmet Caribbean lobster presentation on river stones

AntiguaA gourmet Caribbean lobster presentation on river stonesCourtesy of Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority

Antigua and Barbuda — a gourmet seafood plate at a fine dining restaurant in Antigua

Antigua and BarbudaA gourmet seafood plate at a fine dining restaurant in AntiguaCourtesy of Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority

Barbados Wildlife Reserve, Saint Peter, Barbados — a green vervet monkey in the Barbados Wildlife Reserve

Barbados Wildlife Reserve, Saint Peter, BarbadosA green vervet monkey in the Barbados Wildlife Reserve

Bathsheba Beach, Saint Joseph Parish, Barbados — the iconic mushroom rock formation at Bathsheba Beach

Bathsheba Beach, Saint Joseph Parish, BarbadosThe iconic mushroom rock formation at Bathsheba Beach

Codrington Lagoon Frigate Bird Sanctuary, Barbuda — a magnificent frigatebird at the Codrington Lagoon Sanctuary

Codrington Lagoon Frigate Bird Sanctuary, BarbudaA magnificent frigatebird at the Codrington Lagoon SanctuaryCourtesy of Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority

English Harbour, Antigua — Oyster World Rally yachts racing offshore from English Harbour

English Harbour, AntiguaOyster World Rally yachts racing offshore from English HarbourCourtesy of Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority

Shirley Heights, English Harbour, Antigua — looking out from the Shirley Heights lookout over English Harbour

Shirley Heights, English Harbour, AntiguaLooking out from the Shirley Heights lookout over English HarbourCourtesy of Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority

Curtain Bluff Beach, Saint Mary's Parish, Antigua — the pink sand and turquoise waters of Curtain Bluff Beach

Curtain Bluff Beach, Saint Mary's Parish, AntiguaThe pink sand and turquoise waters of Curtain Bluff BeachCourtesy of Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority

Cedar Tree Point, Barbuda — the pink sand shoreline at Cedar Tree Point

Cedar Tree Point, BarbudaThe pink sand shoreline at Cedar Tree PointCourtesy of Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority

Four Seasons Ocean Club, Bahamas — a sunset beach dinner with lantern light at Four Seasons Ocean Club

Four Seasons Ocean Club, BahamasA sunset beach dinner with lantern light at Four Seasons Ocean ClubCredit: Rupert Peace - Courtesy of Four Seasons

Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands — snorkellers silhouetted against sunlit waters at a Grand Cayman wreck dive site

Grand Cayman, Cayman IslandsSnorkellers silhouetted against sunlit waters at a Grand Cayman wreck dive site

George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands — boarding the Atlantis Submarine at George Town Waterfront

George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman IslandsBoarding the Atlantis Submarine at George Town Waterfront

Saint John's, Antigua — traditional carnival dancers at Antigua's Summer Carnival

Saint John's, AntiguaTraditional carnival dancers at Antigua's Summer CarnivalCourtesy of Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority

Sandy Bay, Hanover, Jamaica — the tranquil Caribbean shoreline at Sandy Bay

Sandy Bay, Hanover, JamaicaThe tranquil Caribbean shoreline at Sandy Bay

Stingray City, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands — swimming with southern stingrays at Stingray City Sandbar

Stingray City, Grand Cayman, Cayman IslandsSwimming with southern stingrays at Stingray City Sandbar

Four Seasons Ocean Club, Bahamas — looking out across the infinity pool to the sea at Four Seasons Ocean Club

Four Seasons Ocean Club, BahamasLooking out across the infinity pool to the sea at Four Seasons Ocean ClubCredit: Rupert Peace - Courtesy of Four Seasons

Antigua and Barbuda — a gourmet seafood plate at a fine dining restaurant in Antigua

Antigua and BarbudaA gourmet seafood plate at a fine dining restaurant in AntiguaCourtesy of Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority

Barbados Wildlife Reserve, Saint Peter, Barbados — a green vervet monkey in the Barbados Wildlife Reserve

Barbados Wildlife Reserve, Saint Peter, BarbadosA green vervet monkey in the Barbados Wildlife Reserve

Bathsheba Beach, Saint Joseph Parish, Barbados — the iconic mushroom rock formation at Bathsheba Beach

Bathsheba Beach, Saint Joseph Parish, BarbadosThe iconic mushroom rock formation at Bathsheba Beach

Codrington Lagoon Frigate Bird Sanctuary, Barbuda — a magnificent frigatebird at the Codrington Lagoon Sanctuary

Codrington Lagoon Frigate Bird Sanctuary, BarbudaA magnificent frigatebird at the Codrington Lagoon SanctuaryCourtesy of Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority

English Harbour, Antigua — Oyster World Rally yachts racing offshore from English Harbour

English Harbour, AntiguaOyster World Rally yachts racing offshore from English HarbourCourtesy of Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority

Shirley Heights, English Harbour, Antigua — looking out from the Shirley Heights lookout over English Harbour

Shirley Heights, English Harbour, AntiguaLooking out from the Shirley Heights lookout over English HarbourCourtesy of Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority

Curtain Bluff Beach, Saint Mary's Parish, Antigua — the pink sand and turquoise waters of Curtain Bluff Beach

Curtain Bluff Beach, Saint Mary's Parish, AntiguaThe pink sand and turquoise waters of Curtain Bluff BeachCourtesy of Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority

Cedar Tree Point, Barbuda — the pink sand shoreline at Cedar Tree Point

Cedar Tree Point, BarbudaThe pink sand shoreline at Cedar Tree PointCourtesy of Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority

Four Seasons Ocean Club, Bahamas — a sunset beach dinner with lantern light at Four Seasons Ocean Club

Four Seasons Ocean Club, BahamasA sunset beach dinner with lantern light at Four Seasons Ocean ClubCredit: Rupert Peace - Courtesy of Four Seasons

Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands — snorkellers silhouetted against sunlit waters at a Grand Cayman wreck dive site

Grand Cayman, Cayman IslandsSnorkellers silhouetted against sunlit waters at a Grand Cayman wreck dive site

George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands — boarding the Atlantis Submarine at George Town Waterfront

George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman IslandsBoarding the Atlantis Submarine at George Town Waterfront

Saint John's, Antigua — traditional carnival dancers at Antigua's Summer Carnival

Saint John's, AntiguaTraditional carnival dancers at Antigua's Summer CarnivalCourtesy of Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority

Sandy Bay, Hanover, Jamaica — the tranquil Caribbean shoreline at Sandy Bay

Sandy Bay, Hanover, JamaicaThe tranquil Caribbean shoreline at Sandy Bay

Stingray City, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands — swimming with southern stingrays at Stingray City Sandbar

Stingray City, Grand Cayman, Cayman IslandsSwimming with southern stingrays at Stingray City Sandbar

Four Seasons Ocean Club, Bahamas — looking out across the infinity pool to the sea at Four Seasons Ocean Club

Four Seasons Ocean Club, BahamasLooking out across the infinity pool to the sea at Four Seasons Ocean ClubCredit: Rupert Peace - Courtesy of Four Seasons

Where We Send Our Clients

Caribbean Highlights

St. Lucia

St. Lucia

The iconic Pitons, lush rainforest and some of the most romantic resorts in the Caribbean. Perfect for honeymoons and special occasions.

Barbados

Barbados

A food scene that punches well above its weight, platinum-coast beaches and a warm, welcoming culture. Feels familiar yet distinctly Caribbean.

Antigua

Antigua & Barbuda

365 beaches, one for every day of the year. Antigua delivers on the classic Caribbean promise better than almost anywhere else.

Jamaica

Jamaica

Mountains, waterfalls, jerk chicken and the birthplace of reggae. Jamaica has soul. From the luxury of Montego Bay to the laid-back charm of Port Antonio.

Turks and Caicos

Turks & Caicos

Grace Bay is regularly voted the best beach in the world. Turquoise water so clear it barely looks real. Quiet, refined and effortlessly luxurious.

Bequia

Bequia, The Grenadines

No cruise ships, no chain hotels, no crowds. Just a tiny island with a perfect harbour, Princess Margaret Beach and the kind of pace that makes you forget what day it is.

Planning

Best Time to Visit

Northern Islands Bahamas, Cuba, Jamaica, Turks & Caicos

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

24–28°C peak

Eastern Islands Antigua, Barbados, St. Lucia, Grenada

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

25–30°C peak

Southern Islands Aruba, Curaçao, Bonaire, Trinidad

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

27–32°C peak

Peak Season Shoulder Season

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