For beach-hungry travelers, one of the best destinations to satisfy your cravings is the Caribbean.
13 of the island nations in the Caribbean are utopias for sunbathers and sea worshippers. To avoid some of the more tourist-heavy spots, here’s a list of lesser-known attractions in the Caribbean that we think should make it to your #RadarList. Let’s get adventurous.
Flamingo Beach
Here’s the perfect place to hang out with your favorite pink animal, the flamingo. Just off the shore of Oranjestad (the capital and largest city of the Dutch island of Aruba), Renaissance Island offers unlimited fun, including swimming, sunbathing, and hiking. The best part? There are many flamingos roaming freely all around, and you can get up close and personal with them.
Guests of Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort can access the island for free via water taxi, while non-guests can purchase a day pass to visit the island.
Bamboo Rafting On The Rio Grande
One of the best ways to appreciate the turquoise beauty of Rio Grande in Portland, Jamaica, is through bamboo rafting. As you glide along the river, a raft expert/local guide will share insights about the locals’ riverside lifestyle, while you enjoy exotic birdwatching.
Blue Hole Mineral Spring
For an adrenaline rush, the Blue Hole Mineral Spring will get your blood pumping. Take a plunge into the 35-foot-deep spring and enjoy the blue beauty this natural pool has to offer.
Healing Session With Horses
Book your next healing session with Being With Horses in Tobago. There, the horses roam freely along the beach, ready to take you on a journey to reconnect with nature. Join the Swim & Trail Combination program and bond with your new buddy as they guide you for a dip in the sea and a stroll through the beachfront village of Buccoo. Their Therapeutic Riding program is also designed to inspire children and adults with disabilities through horse riding.
Las Salinas / The Salt Flats / The Pink Beach
For an Instagram-worthy spot in Puerto Rico, Las Salinas should be on your radar. This pink gem of Cabo Rojo goes by several names: Las Salinas, the Cabo Rojo Salt Flats, and the Pink Beach. It gets its pastel pink hue from algae known as Dunaliella salina. Conveniently, you can take a guided tour with El Comité Caborrojeño Pro Salud y Ambiente Inc. to learn more about this pink-hued attraction.