Caribbean (Plus) Corner

This fabled sea, covering more than a million square miles and 7,000 islands with diverse languages, cultures, and ecosystems, has become probably the planet's premier vacation playground. Here it's all about its regional issues and allures. And yes, the (Plus) means we're including the Bahamas and Bermuda!

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A quick peek at the best of Bonaire

Matt KiefferOne of the “ABC” islands* of the Dutch Antilles, just 50 miles off the coast of Venezuela, this 111-square-mile island is a welcoming and tranquil trove of eco-adventure (which they play up with the tourism tagline “It´s in Our Nature”), and it´s known especially for its diving and snorkeling. For a nice, laid-back slice of the old Caribbean (albeit a pretty arid one, so please don´t go expecting luxuriant greenery), many travelers in the know very much appreciate this…

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11 of the best experiences in Haiti

SPC Gibran Torres Haiti, really? You´re no doubt wondering. Well, yes, the Americas´ most impoverished country has been an abject basket case for many years, and its current tragic vicissitudes with violence and instability make it seem unlikely to recover any time soon. But here´s a reminder of what a fundamentally beautiful country this is, how rich is its history, how vibrant its culture, and how friendly its people – as I can attest when I visited way back in 26 years ago. This, then, is…

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St. John, the USA´s dreamiest Caribbean island paradise

Josh Duncan The smallest of the three U.S. Virgin Islands – just seven miles long and three miles wide (roughly 11 by five kilometers) and with a permanent population just under 99,000 – is the favorite of some because it´s less developed and more pristine-feeling than St. Croix and St. Thomas. Some of its highlights include...read post

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The jewel in Puerto Rico's eco crown: El Yunque rainforest

Javier_Art_Photography The "Isle of Enchantment" offers an amazingly diverse menu of options to visitors, in capital San Juan and well beyond - history and culture, for sure, but also tasty eating, drinking, and beaching, along with memorable partying and much much more. But one side of Puerto Rico you should definitely not miss is its wealth of eco opportunities, from glowing "bioluminescent" bays to spectacular waterfalls, and most especially a large swath about an hour's drive from San Juan:…

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David Lawrence July 29, 2010 at 9:25pm

100% against it. Hate to see Anegada change.
Patricia Borns July 29, 2010 at 7:32pm

In St. Thomas I met a BVI developer who said he's working on a marina development for Anegada. It was a casual conversation that may or may not be reliable. Has anyone else heard of upping the intensity of deveopment on Anegada? If so, what do others think of this direction?
Tony King July 29, 2010 at 6:33pm

Yes, Julie, and don't forget the sailing aspects of the BVI. The ideal sailing conditions attract a lot of sailors who are, by nature, pretty environmentally friendly and fit into your category of "special kind of traveler". I love that term.
Julie July 29, 2010 at 6:15pm

I agree with Tony. Sounds like BVI wants to continue to attract a certain type of traveler, one who likes smaller resorts and quiet, natural destinations.
Tony King July 29, 2010 at 6:04pm

I would venture to say that it's the right course for them since they have other important revenue sources.
Ed Wetschler July 29, 2010 at 5:35pm

eTurboNews reports that other tourist destinations may strive for mass tourism in these tough times, but the British Virgin Islands are determined to "stay the course," with small-scale, upscale, quality resorts. Is that the right course?
Tony King July 24, 2010 at 12:16am

I have lived in St. Thomas on two separate occasions and St. Thomas has always had a violence problem. Most of this violence is between rival families and gangs. It is unusual that visitors would be attached or even involved. This last unfortunate incident was accidental (not a justification) and a case of somebody being in the wrong place at the wrong time. I hesitate to condemn the the Virgin Islands as a whole, The British Virgin Islands territory has a history of low crime rates and respect for outsiders.
Julie July 23, 2010 at 8:19pm

Having just returned from St. Thomas less than a month ago, I would have to say I felt safe there. From the destinations I have visited, it seems that there are always areas that you would want to avoid but don't reflect upon the entire island. What are everyone else's thoughts?
Patricia Borns July 16, 2010 at 3:45am

I would go in May when most visitors leave. In May I like sailing between the islands, French Town, Water Island, hiking on Jost, visiting friends in Coral Bay, snorkeling on Anegada, and I would like to see Culebra. In May, I even like the grittiness of Road Town and Charlotte Amalie. It was on a winter trip that I came to actively dislike the VIs, and on a spring trip that I rediscovered them.
Vincent Russo July 16, 2010 at 3:21am

First an innocent kid gets killed in the Virgin islands and now the news says homicide rates are up there. This is why I wont go to the Virgin islands. Who would?