Guadeloupe looks like a butterfly: its wings, Grande Terre and Basse Terre, are separated by a channel and has some beautiful, unspoilt beaches. Grande Terre is the liveliest part, with the market of Pointe à Pitre and roads joining together picturesque villages and sugar cane plantations. Centuries of French rule don’t seem to have influenced the locals’ philosophy too much: “it’s better to avoid something than to face something”.

A magnet for yachts from many ports, tiny Tortola in the British Virgin Islands is a haven for those seeking the classic pleasures of beaches and crystal waters.

Visit the New World’s first capital and Christopher Columbus’ beloved city. Be sure not to miss the first Catholic cathedral in the Western Hemisphere and the famed El Alcazar Museum.

Catalina Island is Costa’s private beach and your escape from everyday life. Enjoy volleyball, a barbeque, merengue dancing and island music while sipping your favorite cocktail from the beach bar.

Samaná (Santa Bárbara de Samaná) is a town on the Samaná Peninsula, in the Dominican Republic. It overlooks Samaná Bay, which plays host to thousands of humpback whales during winter’s mating season. Nearby, the Whale Museum’s prime attraction is a huge whale skeleton. The town’s waterfront promenade, the Malecón, has restaurants and bars. In the bay, Cayo Levantado is a tiny island known for its palm-lined beaches.

The beautiful Turks and Caicos Islands are situated 575 miles (or 75 minutes) southeast of Miami. Take the time to explore Cockburn town’s wonderful selection of historical buildings including many Burmudian and Colonial style buildings and ruins. That’s just the beginning of all the things to see and do in Grand Turk.

Cabo Frio is a municipality in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro. Its beaches include central Praia das Dunas and Praia do Forte, both known for their strong surf. Praia das Conchas has calmer waters. Passagem, the city’s oldest area, features colonial buildings and the Capela de São Benedito, a 1701-built church. Overlooking the sea is 17th-century São Mateus fort, with its rusted cannons.

Visit the New World’s first capital and Christopher Columbus’ beloved city. Be sure not to miss the first Catholic cathedral in the Western Hemisphere and the famed El Alcazar Museum.

An excursion dedicated entirely to relaxation in one of Dominica’s most beautiful and popular beaches, Mero Beach, where we can peacefully soak up the sun and swim in the crystal-clear Caribbean Sea.

Guadeloupe looks like a butterfly: its wings, Grande Terre and Basse Terre, are separated by a channel and has some beautiful, unspoilt beaches. Grande Terre is the liveliest part, with the market of Pointe à Pitre and roads joining together picturesque villages and sugar cane plantations. Centuries of French rule don’t seem to have influenced the locals’ philosophy too much: “it’s better to avoid something than to face something”.