Antigua & Barbuda
Experienced hikers can explore a multitude of trails, from easy to advanced (make sure to go with a guide), many in the islands’ picturesque national parks. Or, why not conquer some off-road trails in a go-kart? Follow your tour guide through fields and thick vegetation on an exhilarating drive. Some stops can include the spectacular Devil’s Bridge (with its haunting history); Long Bay Beach for a dip in crystal clear waters; and a farm with fresh in season produce ready for tasting. With these islands, the “A” is for adventure, and yours awaits!
Barbados
You’re never more than 20 minutes from the beach on this island 21 miles long by 14 miles wide. Along the west coast, just a few minutes from the capital city, Bridgetown, is Rascals of Barbados — the island’s only floating waterpark. Or maybe you’d prefer a less wet and wild experience with a scenic route? Horseback rides along coastal paths (even in the water!) or through lush vegetation are unforgettable. You might even spot some of the island’s famous green monkeys on your journey.
Jamaica
There’s nothing quite like an invigorating road trip in Jamaica, and things get extra interesting when you’re the driver. Galivanting like a local, stopping off at famous landmarks and ever-popular attractions like Seven Mile Beach in Negril, Dunn’s River Falls in Ocho Rios, or Harmony Beach Park in Montego Bay can potentially baptise you as a Jamaican driver. When the sun goes down, you’d have walked on white sand beaches, eaten your belly full of jerk, enjoyed local craft — and reluctantly returned your rental car.
Tobago
The village of Speyside has it all. See vibrantly coloured fish, reefs and other marine life from the comfort of a glass-bottom boat. Children enjoy “walking on water” through the protective barrier of the glass, especially en route to Little Tobago — a popular site among birders. At this seabird sanctuary, you’ll find Audubon’s shearwater, red-billed tropic birds, species of bobbies, frigatebirds and more. Nearby Batteaux Bay is great for snorkelling and diving, while Kelleston Drain — a popular dive spot — is home, reportedly, to the western hemisphere’s largest single brain coral.
