The best Caribbean island for every type of traveler

Easily accessible from the US, the Bahamas have a variety of all-inclusive resorts, where both parents and children will enjoy their trip.

One of the best known is The Atlantis, which has its own water park, aquarium, movie theater, kids’ club, and game room.

With 40 different diving areas that cover 65 individual sites, Curacao is a premiere destination for divers and snorkelers.

Divers can explore incredible underwater wrecks like the Tugboat and Superior Producer, explore the Curaçao Underwater Marine Park, or take a peek at the famous Mushroom Forest, made of coral formations that resemble mushrooms.

Whether you enjoy indulging at gourmet restaurants, learning the tricks of the trade, or munching on incredible street food, you can do it all in Anguilla.

The island is home to the CuisinArt resort, which not only includes gourmet restaurants but also offers cooking classes and wine tastings. Top-notch restaurants like De Cuisine serve food made with fresh, local ingredients, while laid-back BBQ joints like Smokey's on the Cove cook up mouthwatering burgers.

Saint-Barthélemy (also known as St. Barts or St. Barths) is a French-speaking Caribbean island that's popular among the rich and the famous, thanks to its stunning beaches, designer boutiques, and gourmet restaurants.

Celebrities can often be seen mooring their yachts, while beach clubs like Nikki Beach host parties that last well into the night. Accommodations here include private villas and rooms that come with private butlers.

In Turks and Caicos, you'll find world-class health and wellness retreats like Parrot Cay and COMO Shambhala Retreat and Gansevoort Turks and Caicos, which hosts the Exhale Spa.

Guests can enjoy everything from Thai massages and sunset yoga to Japanese soaking tubs and Pilates.

Travelers often explore the various islands of the British Virgin Islands via boat.

Sailing is common here, and it's one of the best ways to see the hidden cays and beaches around the islands. Combine this with the area's consistent trade winds and you have a sailor's paradise.

Thanks to the island's duty-free policies, shopping is a popular way to spend the day here. Whether you're looking for cosmetics, jewelry, liquors, cigars, electronics, or high-end clothing, you'll find it somewhere on St. Martin.

Admire the diamond and rubies on Front Street, or check out the St. Rose Shopping Mall in Philipsburg.

The Dominican Republic is home to many all-inclusive resorts that regularly offer great packages for trips.

Many of these resorts can be found in Punta Cana and Puerto Plata, where everything from water sports and evening shows to food and drinks are already included in the price.

San Juan has a bustling nightlife, focused in the large hotels and in the many bars and restaurants that line Calle San Sebastián.

Indulge in the salsa and Latin jazz spots here, or head to a club like Club Brava, were you can dance to DJs spinning techno, hip hop, and Latin beats.

As the birthplace of Bob Marley and reggae, Jamaica has a lively music scene that ranges from traditional beats to artists taking a new spin on reggae and Dancehall music.

Whether you head to the dance halls of Kingston or hear the sounds of music as you wander the beach, you're sure to enjoy your time here.

Thanks to its volcanic terrain, Dominica has many hot sulfur springs, black sand beaches, and geothermal waters to explore.

Its terrain also includes rain forests, waterfalls, and diving sites, earning it the nickname "Nature Island."

The beaches of Aruba are famous for their powder-fine white sands and turquoise waters. With wide shaded expanses and quiet retreats, the island's beaches are perfection for relaxing.

Many of them are also lined with resorts, restaurants, and beach bars so that you never have to stray too far from the water. Plus, steady trade winds make kitesurfing a popular beach activity here.

A prominent shipping port and slave trading post in the 1600s, the US Virgin Islands are home to historic sites that include the St. Thomas Reformed Church and St. Thomas Synagogue, as well as forts like Fort Christiansvaern.

You can also visit the ruins of sugar and rum plantations, or head to spots like Drake's Seat, named after Sir Francis Drake, who was said to have used the bay as an anchorage point for his ships.