Caribbean travel guide: 2025 best destinations, events, attractions and more | Jefferson City News-Tribune

The Caribbean is a perennial dream destination for winter-weary travelers and has a unique appeal at the start of the new year following the long holiday season.

However, the truth is that these sun-drenched islands beckon travelers all year round, offering a trip to paradise accompanied by many sights that cannot be found anywhere else.

Consider this useful guide to get the most out of your Caribbean tour in 2025.

The best places in the Caribbean

It’s hard to go wrong when visiting the Caribbean, but some of the best destinations are the most accessible, with well-established tourism infrastructure that makes for a convenient vacation.

Destinations like the Dominican Republic and island destinations like Jamaica, Aruba and Turks and Caicos stand out for their cheap flight options from North America as well as their award-winning resort options that allow guests to stretch their travel budget.

Whether it’s a couple looking for a date or a family looking for the perfect getaway, DR offers pristine beachfront accommodations, convenience and access to culture in places like Santo Domingo. Located in the southern Caribbean, Aruba offers visitors a safe travel option outside of the Atlantic hurricane belt.

Best attractions in the Caribbean

When it comes to top Caribbean attractions, you have to start with the area’s world-class beaches. Attractions include Grand Anse Beach in Grenada, Grace Bay in Turks and Caicos, Maho Beach in St. Maarten (famous for its nearby airport) and Grand Cayman’s Seven Mile Beach.

Aruba’s Eagle and Flamingo Beaches are also elite beaches for visitors to the Caribbean.

Other prime attractions include The Pitons, twin volcanic spiers in Saint Lucia; the world-famous Dunn’s River Falls near Ocho Rios, Jamaica; Nelson’s Dockyard marina in Antigua; and Old San Juan in Puerto Rico. Historic Willemstad in Curacao and Bridgetown, Barbados, are also great destinations for history buffs and culture seekers.

The must see events of 2025 in the Caribbean

One of the most exciting events travelers can attend in the Caribbean is the carnival, and many 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 festivals take place throughout the year but peak during the summer months.

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 takes place in Paradise Island and Nassau, Bahamas , respectively, during the holiday season.

Best places for families in the Caribbean

The US Virgin Islands will break records in 2024 as more travelers discover what makes this US territory so great. It’s a great family destination, and Americans don’t need a passport to visit the islands of St. Croix, St. John and St. Thomas.

Free attractions like the Virgin Islands National Park are among the many attractions for families, who can enjoy snorkeling, adventure and lazy days on the beach, among other fun and stress-free activities.

Puerto Rico is another passport-free option for families. Many attractions include a number of family-friendly hotels such as the AAA Four Diamond San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino and incredible attractions such as three of the world’s five bioluminescent bays.

Best places for couples in the Caribbean

Negril, Jamaica, is the perfect getaway for couples looking to ignite sparks or celebrate their love.

Less than two hours from Montego Bay’s Sangster International Airport, Jamaica’s vibrant west coast is home to exceptional beaches as well as romantic and adults-only resorts such as Couples Negril and the brand new Princess Senses The Mangrove .

The latter boasts overwater villas for a unique experience.

Saint Lucia’s award-winning Jade Mountain Resort features the best views in all of the Caribbean and some of the most spectacular accommodations in its 24 private villas that open to the Pitons and the Caribbean Sea.


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Trunk Bay, US Virgin Islands. (Dreamtime/TNS)


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