Lesser Antilles Articles
Guadeloupe Travel FactsThe Basics
Country: Guadeloupe
Where is it?: Caribbean, islands between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, southeast of Puerto Rico
Why do people go here?: French and African influences are easily seen, and the small offshore islands are real treats
What are the main entry points?: If you’re nearby, take [...]
Martinique Travel FactsThe Basics
Country: Martinique
Where is it?: Caribbean, island between the Caribbean Sea and North Atlantic Ocean, north of Trinidad and Tobago
Why do people go here?: France, with a flavor of the West Indies. Martinique has the typical island draws, but with hiking and strong French flavor.
What are the main entry points?: [...]
Montserrat Travel FactsThe Basics
Country: Monserrat
Where is it?: Caribbean, island in the Caribbean Sea, southeast of Puerto Rico
Why do people go here?: If you can get there, the devastation from the volcano is quite a site. Tourism is non-existent here, so you are assured an authentic experience.
Currency used: East Caribbean dollar (XCD)
Country [...]
Saba Travel FactsThe Basics
Country: Saba
Where is it?: Caribbean, two island groups in the Caribbean Sea – one includes Curacao and Bonaire north of Venezuela; the other is east of the Virgin Islands
Why do people go here?: Part of the Netherlands Antilles, with its unique island government, but the fun in the sun.
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Country: Sint Eustatius
Where is it?: Caribbean, two island groups in the Caribbean Sea – one includes Curacao and Bonaire north of Venezuela; the other is east of the Virgin Islands
Why do people go here?: Part of the Netherlands Antilles, with its unique island government, but the same beautiful white [...]
St. Lucia Travel FactsThe Basics
Country: St. Lucia
Where is it?: Caribbean, island between the Caribbean Sea and North Atlantic Ocean, north of Trinidad and Tobago
Why do people go here?: If you can get past the packaged tours and sunset drinking that goes with it, St. Lucia has a lot to offer between its beautiful [...]
St. Maarten Travel FactsThe Basics
Country: St. Maarten
Where is it?: Caribbean, two island groups in the Caribbean Sea – one includes Curacao and Bonaire north of Venezuela; the other is east of the Virgin Islands
Why do people go here?: Part of the Netherlands Antilles, with its unique island government, but the same beautiful white sand [...]
St. Martin Travel FactsThe Basics
Country: St. Martin
Where is it?: Caribbean, east of the Virgin Islands
Why do people go here?: On the same island as St. Maarten, but owned by the French instead of the Dutch. This half of the island is a little less visited, and a little calmer, but there is still [...]
St. Vincent and the Grenadines Travel FactsThe Basics
Country: St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Where is it?: Caribbean, islands between the Caribbean Sea and North Atlantic Ocean, north of Trinidad and Tobago
Why do people go here?: With so many islands, there is a wide variety of attractions. The proximity to one another makes for ideal playground cruising for [...]
Trinidad and Tobago Travel FactsThe Basics
Country: Trinidad and Tobago
Where is it?: Caribbean, islands between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, northeast of Venezuela
Why do people go here?: Give into your multiple personalities in Trinidad and Tobago. For a slower pace, head to the smaller Tobago. For the nightlife, and the most rockin’ [...]
