What island in the Caribbean is closest to the US?

Your Island Vacation Is Less Than 2 Hours Away — Here's the Caribbean Islands Closest To The US!
  1. Nassau, The Bahamas. Flight duration from Miami: 50 minutes. ...
  2. Exuma, The Bahamas. Flight duration from Miami: 1 hour, 9 minutes. ...
  3. Cuba. ...
  4. Cayman Islands. ...
  5. Jamaica. ...
  6. Providenciales, Turks & Caicos.




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Bimini is the westernmost island of the Bahamas, situated about 80 km (53 mi) east of Miami, Florida, making it the closest point in the Bahamas to the US mainland.

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Generally speaking, hotels and resorts in the Caribbean tend to be more affordable than those in Hawaii. This is especially true if you want to visit the more popular islands like Oahu and Maui. The same goes for using points; Hawaii will cost more points than most Caribbean resorts.

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September is the cheapest time to book a Caribbean holiday as it falls in the middle of hurricane season. However, don't let that put you off, as this usually just means there's a greater chance of showers at that time. Hurricane season in the Caribbean runs from June 1 to November 30.

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Both regions have an abundance of gorgeous beaches for every pace and preference, making it easy for beach lovers to find their ideal stretch of sand, no matter where they go. However, the waters in the Bahamas tend to be warmer, and there are more coral reefs and sandbars in the ocean surrounding Nassau.

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A Saint Lucia vacation may just be the perfect Hawaii alternative for people who want a vacation that's a mixture of luxurious and laid back. You can have the best of both worlds on this island which offers a range of accommodation from modest villas to elegant resorts.

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U.S. citizens are generally required to present a valid U.S. passport when traveling to The Bahamas, as well as proof of anticipated departure from The Bahamas. Those traveling to The Bahamas on a cruise may use another Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) compliant document.

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Entry, Exit and Visa Requirements U.S. citizens are generally required to present a valid U.S. passport when traveling to Jamaica, as well as proof of anticipated departure from Jamaica. If you are traveling to Jamaica on a cruise, you may use another Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) compliant document.

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Upon arrival in the Turks and Caicos Islands, you must show a valid passport. You must also have a valid onward or return ticket. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended departure date.

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NOTE: Generally, all U.S. citizens are required to present a valid U.S. passport when traveling to Saint Lucia, as well as proof of anticipated departure from the country. This includes travelers arriving by airplane and by private sea-going vessel.

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If you're looking for a short, affordable sailing, try the Bahamas. If what you seek is a warm place to escape during the winter, or a more diverse look at the Caribbean and its people as a whole, check out a voyage that includes calls on several territories via Western, Eastern or Southern Caribbean itineraries.

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Deciding where to go ultimately comes down to what you'd like to do while on vacation. If you're looking for a quiet tropical escape, go to Turks & Caicos; if you'd like to fill every hour of your day with activities, then go to The Bahamas. It's that simple.

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Best Caribbean islands to visit
  1. St Kitts and Nevis. Come to St Kitts and neighbouring Nevis for the quiet Caribbean life — a mellow itinerary of golf, delicious meals and lazy beach days, led by a regular crowd who like their hotels five-star. ...
  2. Jamaica. ...
  3. St Lucia. ...
  4. Trinidad and Tobago. ...
  5. Grenada. ...
  6. The Bahamas. ...
  7. Antigua. ...
  8. Aruba.


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Aside from the prices, summer is the worst time for most people to visit the Caribbean. The weather can be uncomfortably hot and muggy at the best of times. More important, summer is also the hurricane season. The risk of hurricanes is especially high in August and September.

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The cheapest Caribbean islands to invest in property are Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and the Dominican Republic.

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Haiti, Trinidad and Tobago, Puerto Rico are all considered least safe Caribbean Islands to visit.

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