Choose from 419 Fun Things to Do in Caribbean
Centro León
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Champagne Reef
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El Limón Waterfall
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Grace Bay Beach
The white sand here is stunning, offset by gently lapping turquoise waters. Taking advantage of those sunset and ocean views, it’s here that you’ll find the majority of Providenciales’ upmarket resorts.
Restaurants, dive outfits and other facilities are also based at Grace Bay, but the vibe remains relaxed rather than busy, and empty stretches of beach can easily be found.
Close offshore, the fringing coral reef sets divers’ hearts fluttering with iridescent tropical fish and flapping rays. It’s ideal for beginner snorkelers, with great visibility and little sea vegetation to spoil the pristine underwater view.
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El Yunque Rainforest
- Wear hiking boots and comfortable clothing; flip flops are not recommended.
- Consider bringing a bathing suit for a dip in the falls.
- Hiking trails are not handicap accessible.
- Popular combination tours include a kayaking trip on the nearby bioluminescent bay and a visit to Luquillo Beach.
The El Yunque National Forest (formerly Caribbean National Forest) is in the northeast of Puerto Rico, less than an hour's drive from San Juan. Driving time from Fajardo is under half an hour.
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Fort Charles
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Grand Cayman Seaworld Observatory
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Fort Beekenburg
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Grand Cayman Cruise Port
- Most Grand Cayman shore excursions include round-trip transportation from the cruise terminal.
- Tours range anywhere from one to eight hours.
- Shore excursion tours provide hassle-free transportation.
Gouyave Nutmeg Station
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Fort Amsterdam
- Anyone interested in St. Maarten history will appreciate Fort Amsterdam.
- Entry into the fort is free.
- Tours may include roundtrip hotel transfers, and use of equipment, and water. Check tours for specific details.
- Don’t go anywhere in St. Maarten without sun protection and swimwear; Divi Little Bay Beach is nearby.
Grand Etang National Park
At the park’s heart is the crater lake that gives the park its name, Grand Etang Lake. A network of walking trails meanders away from the lake, through the park, around the lake and towards the coast via the Concord Falls. Choose from 20-minute ambles to multi-hour treks.
You’ll be greeted by local monkeys at the visitor center, where you can pick up walking trail leaflets on park destinations like Seven Sisters Falls and Mt Qua Qua.
While walking, see if you can spot mahogany trees, hummingbirds, frogs, lizards, mongoose, armadillos, tropical flowers, caribs and hawks.
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Gozalandia
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Buccoo Reef
The coral reefs of Tobago, so crucial to the island’s economy and the biodiversity of the region, are under threat. But sensitive tourism needn’t harm the environment as the island’s largest such site, Buccoo Reef, demonstrates. It is one of the most spectacular reefs in the world, now under protection as a marine park, and is a magnet for scuba diving, snorkeling and sustainable fishing.
Tours in a glass-bottomed boat ensure that even the less active will be able to marvel at this undersea wonderland of colorful coral and tropical fish. The warm, shallow waters of the natural “Nylon Pool”, named by Princess Margaret for its translucent waters, make for one of the great swimming spots of the Caribbean.
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Buccoo Reef lies off the coast of southern Tobago, between Pigeon Point and Buccoo Point. The area is accessible from Crown Point International Airport or Scarborough Harbor.
Bayahibe
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Grand Etang Lake
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Brugal Rum Center
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Governor's Beach
Just offshore of Governor’s Beach lies the famous Wall, where the third largest coral reef structure in the world makes a sharp drop into 6000+ feet of blue Atlantic water. Divers and snorkelers alike come here to enjoy some of the best underwater diving in the world. A full spectrum of coral, fish, and larger creatures fill the waterways. Special sightings include hammerhead sharks, sea turtles, and the migratory North Atlantic humpback whales.
Those that choose not to enjoy the underwater world will appreciate Governor’s Beach’s pine trees for some shade. Picnic benches and accommodations are also to be found here, as is the Columbus Landfall National Park – a park dedicated to the original landfall of Christopher Columbus in 1492.
Bavaro Beach (Playa Bavaro)
- Bavaro Beach tends to attract large crowds, but its long expanse makes it easy to spread out.
- Bavaro hosts the most visitor amenities, resorts, and restaurants of all the beaches in Punta Cana.
- Most accommodations and services are located only a few blocks—at most—from the water.
Grand Cayman Island Cruise Port
How to Get to Georgetown
Grand Cayman harbor has a tender wharf, and ships must remain at sea for the duration of their stop. Passengers must board smaller ships to shuttle them to the island and back. However, once on land you will find yourself immediately in the heart of Georgetown’s shopping area.
One Day on Grand Cayman
Despite being small, Grand Cayman is a bustling cruise hub that hosts almost two million visitors a year. Grand Cayman is especially known for its lush underwater ecosystems. Try the semi-submarine and fish feeding show or the Atlantis Submarine Excursion to take it all in from the safety of an Atlantis underwater vehicle. Or, get up close and personal with some rays in a one-tank dive during the Stingray City Dive.
Visitors looking to keep their heads above water can wander through the beautiful Queen Elizabeth II botanical garden, or get their retail therapy on at the mall in Governor’s Square featuring designer and luxury goods.
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Many major cruise lines dock at Bridgeport, including Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Celebrity, and Norwegian. The Caymen Islands are a British territory, so the locals should all speak English fluently. The official currency is the Cayman Island Dollar, but American dollars are accepted almost everywhere. There are over 500 ATM’s around the island, so access to cash should never be far.