What is special about the Caribbean?

Known for idyllic beaches and sparkling turquoise seas, the Caribbean is a popular destination for sun-seekers in search of a tropical escape.



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Relaxing Beaches and Nature White sandy beaches, clear pristine waters, and lush forests cover the Caribbean Islands, and many of the islands have a bunch of exploration endeavors. You can jump in the water for some snorkeling and swimming with dolphins, or opt for a relaxing sail instead.

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All these diverse strains of sports, language, religion, music, ethnic background and cuisine blend together to create a unique culture and help to fashion us as a distinct and identifiable people of the world.

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The term Caribbean culture summarizes the artistic, musical, literary, culinary, political and social elements that are representative of Caribbean people all over the world.

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It's become commonplace to refer to people from the Caribbean/West Indies as Caribbeans, Caribbeaners, even Antillians, in addition to the historical label of West Indians. More recently Afro-Caribbean and African-Caribbean have been added to the lexicon, to describe those who are of African descent.

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Not to be confused with the Dominican Republic, Dominica is one of the most unique Caribbean islands. Nicknamed “The nature island of the Caribbean”, the thrills are loggerhead turtles, whales, hot springs, boiling lakes, mountains, waterfalls, and black sand beaches.

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Caribbean means “of or pertaining to the Caribs” and comes from the Spanish word for Caribbean: Caribe. Caribs or Island Caribs are names used to refer to the Indigenous people of the Lesser Antilles.

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Martinique, for the South of France in the Caribbean: In Martinique -- a hot spot for French tourists -- visitors will find a taste of Europe in the Caribbean.

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In terms of GDP per capita, Bermuda is the wealthiest Caribbean country and one of the richest island countries in the world.

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Montserrat. Despite its French-sounding name, Montserrat is actually part of Britain. The United Nations World Tourism Organization listed Montserrat as one of the least visited countries in the world, making it the least visited island in the Caribbean.

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Along with a number of colonies in North America, the Caribbean formed the heart of England's first overseas empire. The region was also known as the 'West Indies' because when the explorer Christopher Columbus first arrived there in 1492, he believed that he had sailed to the 'Indies', as Asia was then known.

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Christianity is the dominant faith in our Community while Hinduism and Islam also have a significant following particularly in Guyana, Suriname and Trinidad and Tobago.

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Our Top Picks for Best Places To Visit in the Caribbean
  • British Virgin Islands — Best beaches in the Caribbean.
  • Saint Lucia — Best all-inclusive resorts.
  • Rincón, Puerto Rico — Best for nature lovers.
  • Santo Domingo, DR — Best nightlife in the Caribbean.
  • Belize — Best for romantic vacations.


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