Caribbean archipelago of reefs and stilt towns
Curated by Vinod Kumar Jain & Amit Jain · All Frontier Global · free, no login · reviewed 2026-07-05
The water taxi driver cut the motor near a reef and pointed down without a word — a sea turtle grazing just beneath the surface, unbothered by our hull's shadow. We drifted there longer than the tour probably scheduled. Nobody complained. Salt spray had dried stiff on my forearms by the time we moved on.
Protected reefs, mangroves and jungle beaches teeming with marine life. Best: Sep–Oct & Feb–Mar
Shallow turquoise cove scattered with bright orange starfish on white sand. Best: Sep–Oct & Feb–Mar
Colourful Caribbean town of stilt houses, cafés and easy island-hopping. Best: Sep–Oct & Feb–Mar
Palm-backed surf beach on Bastimentos named for its tiny red frogs. Best: Sep–Oct & Feb–Mar
Small island village accessible by short boat with authentic local Caribbean culture. Best: Year-round
Laid-back Caribbean isles