The Caribbean offers more than the classic combination of sunshine, beaches and turquoise water. What makes it particularly interesting is the chance to experience several distinct islands, without spending your entire trip travelling between them.
Easy Island Hopping on One Trip
One of the Caribbean’s biggest attractions is how easily you can combine different islands in one holiday, be it with short regional flights or ferry journeys. A reputed and reliable regional airline like interCaribbean Airways offers numerous connections, enabling you to fly to St Martin, Grenada, Trinidad & Tobago, Jamaica, Barbados, Saint Lucia and many more key destinations. You can spend a few days enjoying one island before moving on to discover another with an entirely different “character”.
Experiencing Colonial and Creole History
The Caribbean’s history comes alive in its architecture, historic forts and celebrations, shaped by African, European and Indigenous influences. You can explore colonial streets in Bridgetown, visit historic forts in Jamaica or wander colourful Old San Juan. There are also various festivals to enjoy, from Trinidad’s famous Carnival to Junkanoo in The Bahamas and Crop Over in Barbados, each reflecting local traditions and creativity.
Discovering Diverse Musical Roots
Music is woven into everyday Caribbean life, and each island brings its own “flavour”. Jamaica is synonymous with reggae, Trinidad and Tobago with calypso and soca, while the Dominican Republic is famous for merengue and bachata. Of course, when you hear live music spilling onto a beach or through town streets, don’t just listen… let the beats and rhythms lead you to join in some dancing!
Getting to Savour Eclectic Regional Cuisine
Caribbean cuisine varies wonderfully from island to island, combining fresh seafood, warming spices and African, European, Indigenous and other culinary influences. Try Jamaican jerk chicken, Barbadian flying fish and cou-cou, Trinidadian roti, Bahamian conch salad or Grenadian oil down. Even familiar ingredients can taste completely different from one island to another, making every stop an excuse to try something new.