For the sixth consecutive year, BootsnAll unveils its top 10 Indie Travel Destinations for 2013. Will you be visiting any of these destinations this year?
The first thing that probably comes to mind when you imagine a vacation in the Caribbean is a white sand beach with warm turquoise water and swaying palm trees. The second thing is probably an all-inclusive resort with expensive yachts and retired expats. For independent travelers, the latter is mostly a deterrent for a beach vacation on a Caribbean island. With some small considerations and thoughtful planning, you can turn what you might think to be a standard Caribbean vacation into an adventurous taste of island life.
Pulsing waves of light and tiny creepy crawlies and mushrooms that cast an eerie glow. Eileen Smith tells you where to see nature's best bioluminescent shows.
Check out the over-the-top natural attractions at this under-the-radar Caribbean beach destination. Find sun, sand, and solitude in the Spanish Virgin Islands.
The Basics Country: Puerto Rico Where is it?: Caribbean, island between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, east of the Dominican Republic Why do people go here?: The United States, with a Caribbean twist. Puerto Rico is the most accessible island to the US and has the tourists to prove it. That said, [...]
The Basics City Name: San Juan Where is it located?: San Juan is located in Puerto Rico, in the northeastern part of the island, on the Atlantic Ocean. Why do people go there?: San Juan is the perfect draw for those who want all the offerings of a large city, but with beautiful beaches and [...]