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Formerly used to ward off marauding pirates, this colonial defense structure now serves as a historical museum, offering superb bay views.

Swim with stingrays and dolphins, venture into caves and recharge your soul on pristine beaches on three idyllic islands in the Caribbean.

Enjoy the beach at this Caribbean paradise, complete with miles of sandy beaches, perfect surf breaks, dazzling coral reefs, rum cocktails and English charm.

A tiny fort that saved San Juan from invasion by the British now offers a rich history, sweeping views and an interesting museum.

Watch powerful jumbo jets fly low overhead and land just a short distance from this popular beach, the ultimate plane-spotting experience.

Ride Jet Skis and fly parasails, soak up the sun or relax at a beachfront bar at this popular resort-lined beach. 

The oldest building on the island, this 18th-century Dutch fort once warded off attacks. Now, it contains a museum devoted to the island’s history.

White sand, crystal-clear water and lively beachfront establishments have made this the go-to beach for visitors to the most populated island of the Bahamas.

The oldest building on the island, this 18th-century Dutch fort once warded off attacks. Now, it contains a museum devoted to the island’s history.

Luxuriate at a beachfront resort as you play in the surf, dance to the rhythms of steel drums and soak up the local nightlife on these tropical islands.

Admire the view of the Caribbean Sea and St. John’s and examine the powder magazine and gun emplacements of this beachside fort.

Stand on the walls of this ruined fortress, enjoy sublime views and contemplate the challenges faced by colonists in defending the harbor.

One of the most popular starting off points for serious divers. Several wrecks offer beginning to advanced depth exploration.

Go snorkeling among tropical fish and coral and learn about pirates and slavery in these historic Dutch and Danish outposts.

Luxuriate at a beachfront resort as you play in the surf, dance to the rhythms of steel drums and soak up the local nightlife on these tropical islands.

See interesting fish and coral as you snorkel in the pristine waters off this beautiful bay, which is also home to plantation ruins that shed light on St. John’s past.

An idyllic beach that offers breathtaking views and diverse marine animal life, as well as scenic walking trails that lead to geological wonders.

One of the oldest buildings on the island, this fort offers magnificent views as well as a look back in time to the years of Danish rule in St. Croix.

Delight in the simple charm of this port town that attracts tourists with a picturesque coastline and forests to be explored on horseback or by zip line.

Formerly used to ward off marauding pirates, this colonial defense structure now serves as a historical museum, offering superb bay views.

Luxuriate at a beachfront resort as you play in the surf, dance to the rhythms of steel drums and soak up the local nightlife on these tropical islands.

Stand on the walls of this ruined fortress, enjoy sublime views and contemplate the challenges faced by colonists in defending the harbor.