Sun, sand, and surf, thy name is the Caribbean, home to some of the best beaches in the world! While the Bahamas and Jamaica are hot spots, there are also some places that are off the beaten path. In the mood for fewer tourists and locations less traveled? Take a look at one of these:
Dominica – Not to be confused with the Dominican Republic (which I will also cover), Dominica is a mountainous island located in the Caribbean Sea in the Lesser Antilles between Martinique and Guadeloupe. With its volcanoes, boiling lake, whales, loggerhead turtles, it is one of the most unique islands in the Caribbean. UNESCO World Heritage Site Morne Trois Pitons National Park is a must-see. This active volcano also contains Trafalgar Falls with its twin waterfalls. When you finish admiring the falls, take a dip in swimming or take a hike!
The Dominican Republic – Though it is home of Punta Cana, (one of the most popular destinations in the Caribbean) with its all-inclusive resorts and general high energy, there is another side to this island. Located 85 miles northeast of the city, there is a totally different Dominican Republic far removed from the white sand beaches. Los Haitises National Park with its tropical forests, towering rock formations, waterfall and petrographs. Take a full day guided tour from Punta Cana and enjoy the dolphins, manatees and birds of many varieties. Don’t worry about getting back to Punta Cana that day– this national park is the site of numerous eco-lodges.
If you are looking for something different and distinctive in the Caribbean, feel free to get up with me!
Interesting analysis – essential for a good experience. Solid responsible tools are a plus too.
Thanks!
I like Punta Cana but next time I would like to see something different in the Dominican Republic. Thank you for the ideas!
thanks! Yep, it might be nice to go to somewhere less crowded, perhaps.