In this article we take a look at the 25 best Caribbean Islands to visit in 2021. Click to skip ahead and jump to the 5 best Caribbean Islands to visit in 2021
What are the best Caribbean islands to visit in 2021? Don’t you daydream of relaxing under the palm trees with a coconut drink in your hand on a sunny day on a Caribbean island? Now I’m sure many of us share the same thought of a Caribbean holiday. This year has brought us a series of unlucky events and a pandemic. If the travel authority permits, we hope you can use our list to plan your next Caribbean trip next year!
The travel industry is one of the worst hit during the Covid 19 pandemic. Companies and businesses operating in the wide spectrum of the travel fraternity, starting from airlines to hotel chains, have suffered in terms of profits and revenues. The Covid crisis led Boeing (NYSE:BA) going for a second layoff plan in a year in August after it had already been struggling with the grounding of the 737 MAX. The company recently announced plans to lay off another 7000 employees. Commercial Airplanes third-quarter revenue decreased to $3.6 billion, and total backlog was of $393 billion. Disney (NYSE:DIS), a section of which operated theme parks and hotels, is reportedly facing a loss of over $2 billion. The Disneyland Resort went under a 200-day closure. As the second wave of pandemic continues, the travel industry hopes to bounce back soon with the possible success of vaccines. The recent initial public offer (IPO) by Airbnb Inc., provides a similar hope for a better 2021. The IPO is likely to be the biggest this year, and provides a bit of optimism, as the company makes positive projections for travel and lodging after the economic recovery. However, when the economy finally does open up travel is likely to see some major trends and makeover. For starters innovation and business transformations will help travel industry players survive as safety and sanitation will become important aspects. When that happens Caribbean is still going to be one of the top most attractive destinations, as hotels plan to provide massive discounts to speed up recovery.
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The Caribbean is one of the happiest vacation destinations in the world! The archipelago is primarily seated between North America and South America. With over 7,000 islands and 13 separate nations, the Caribbean islands boast fine white sand, palm-fringed beaches, and beautiful blue waters, which make it one of the most visited holiday destinations in the world.
To present you with the 25 Best Caribbean Islands to visit in 2021, we used a points system according to the most number of appearances of the island per search. For example, if Jamaica ranks first on one website, it gets 25 points. If a Caribbean island ranks second on a different website, it will receive 24 points. And if it lands the third spot on another source, it will get 23 points and so on. We analyzed the most-searched Caribbean islands and averaged their respective score in our points system. This “crowd-sourcing” approach helped us come up with a solid list of the favorite Caribbean islands of holiday goers.
The Caribbean offers a diverse corner of the globe- believe us when we tell you there’s so much more to this beautiful gem than its crystal waters and the beaches. There are also some islands like the Bahamas and the Bermuda, which are technically not located in the Caribbean region, however, are clubbed together with other Caribbean islands by most tour operators. This is because of a strong Caribbean connection within the culture of these islands. In this article, you’ll find out more about what the archipelago has to offer- vibrant culture, food, wildlife, and why you should pay them a visit after this pandemic is over, hopefully by 2021. Here’s a sneak peek of the 11 Easiest Islands to Get to in the Caribbean to give you more reference on how to travel to the islands.
25. Martinique
Score: 6 pts
From its beautiful centerpiece of beaches in Saint Anne to the attractive port capital in Fort-de-France, no wonder Martinique is one of the best Caribbean islands to visit. Martinique offers you slow days and a chill vibe- walk around narrow streets, visit stunning architectural sites such as Schoelcher Library and St. Louis Cathedral. A trip to Martinique won’t be complete if you don’t drop by at The Dillon distillery. It is popular for its vintage and white rum production since 1922. Don’t forget to mention tasting the Appellation agricultural rum is just phenomenal!
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