When in Morocco, one might visit the El Badi Palace, walk the grounds of the Koutoubia Mosque or enjoy a meal of dates and chebakia at … McDonald’s?
14.01.2025 - 21:03 / travelpulse.com / Patrick Clarke / Grace Bay
The Caribbean is a perennial dream destination for weary winter travelers and has a unique appeal at the start of a new year following the long holiday season.
However, the truth is that these sun-drenched islands call to travelers year-round, offering a trip to paradise accompanied by a slew of experiences that can't be had anywhere else.
Consider this helpful guide to make the most of your visit to the Caribbean in 2025.
It's hard to go wrong when visiting the Caribbean, but some of the best destinations are the most accessible ones, with an established tourism infrastructure that makes vacation seamless.
Places like the Dominican Republic and island destinations like surging Jamaica, Aruba and Turks and Caicos stand out for their affordable flight options from North America in addition to their award-winning all-inclusive resort options that allow visitors to maximize their travel budget.
Fun-filled family getaways at Wyndham Alltra Punta Cana (Photo Credit: Playa Hotels & Resorts)
Whether it's a couple seeking romance or a family looking for a tropical getaway, the DR offers pristine beachfront accommodations, convenience and access to culture in places like Santo Domingo. Situated in the southern Caribbean, Aruba provides visitors with a safe travel option outside of the Atlantic hurricane belt.
When it comes to the top Caribbean attractions, you have to start with the region's world-class beaches. Standouts include Grenada's Grand Anse Beach, Grace Bay in Turks and Caicos, St. Maarten's Maho Beach (famous for the nearby airport runway) and Grand Cayman's Seven Mile Beach.
Aruba's Eagle and Flamingo Beaches are also elite shorelines for visitors to the Caribbean.
PHOTO: Grand Anse Beach, Grenada. (photo by Brian Major)
Other premier attractions include The Pitons in Saint Lucia, the world-famous Dunn's River Falls near Ocho Rios, Jamaica, Antigua's Nelson's Dockyard and Old San Juan in Puerto Rico. Historic Willemstad in Curacao and Bridgetown, Barbados are also phenomenal destinations for history buffs and culture seekers.
One of the most lively events travelers can attend in the Caribbean is a carnival celebration and multiple islands put on a show-stopping festival, including Trinidad (March 3-4), Jamaica (April 23-29), Barbados (July 30-August 5) Saint Lucia (July 17-23) and Grenada (August 6-13), to name a few. These celebrations take place year-round but peak during the summer months.
Carnival celebration in the Caribbean. (Photo Credit: nicolebleck/Adobe)
Finally, college sports fans can start making winter plans to attend the Battle 4 Atlantis college basketball tournament and the Bahamas Bowl college football game which are held minutes away in Paradise Island and Nassau, Bahamas respectively, during
When in Morocco, one might visit the El Badi Palace, walk the grounds of the Koutoubia Mosque or enjoy a meal of dates and chebakia at … McDonald’s?
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