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Starter Kit to Barbados

Its a playground for the elite, the birthplace of rum, and its home to the famously fantastic Oistin's Fish Market. Here's your trusty starter kit to Barbados—which doubles as a list of reasons to go.

Posted by Susan MacCallum-Whitcomb on October 15, 2012 at 1:42:29 PM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: Barbados
Sandton Kura Hulanda Offers Exclusive Fodors.com Deal

Need an reason to go to the Caribbean? (Really?) Ok, well here's one you can't refuse—a sweet deal exclusive to Fodors.com from the Sandton Kura Hulanda Resorts in Curacao.

Posted by Kristine Hansen on October 04, 2012 at 5:20:23 PM EDT in Deals, Hotels Tagged: Curacao, Hotels, Deals
Best Beach Bars in the Caribbean

When you board an island-bound plane, your To Do list suddenly includes things like "try signature drink(s) from the Caribbean's best right-on-the-beach bars." Mission accomplished.

Posted by Jimmy Im on October 02, 2012 at 2:27:23 PM EDT in Wine & Cocktails, Trip Ideas Tagged: Turks and Caicos, Puerto Rico, Cocktails, Bars, Grenadines
Starter Kit to Belize

Chock full of ruins, boutique hotels (two owned by Coppola), great food, and barefoot-minded beaches, Belize is having a moment. It's time to go, before it becomes chock full of tourists, instead.

Posted by Jimmy Im on September 14, 2012 at 5:24:09 PM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: Belize, Hotels
American Airlines' Caribbean Mileage Loophole

Come August, trips to the Caribbean seem all but off the table for a few months. But with a sweet mileage loophole and a trio of islands outside the hurricane belt, that attitude is only for amateurs.

Posted by Trish Friesen on September 05, 2012 at 10:43:00 AM EDT in Airlines, Trip Ideas Tagged: Airlines, Aruba, Bonaire
Undiscovered Caribbean: 8 Beaches You Haven't Been To

You've island-hopped in the Bahamas and hob-nobbed on St. Bart's, but you've probably never laid out on one of these stunning, secluded Caribbean beaches. Read on to discover the best of 'em.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on August 29, 2012 at 12:03:11 PM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: Antigua, US Virgin Islands, British Virgin Islands, Turks and Caicos
Step Into: The Bachelorette

Did you watch The Bachelorette finale last night? If not, be warned: spoilers within. The Curaçao resort that hosted Emily (and her big decision) is now offering packages inspired by the show.

Posted by Kristine Hansen on July 23, 2012 at 4:21:24 PM EDT in Hotels Tagged: Hotels, Television, Curacao
What to Wear: Packing for St. Barts

Find us one island chicer than St Barts. You can't. Between celeb-spotting, sunbathing, and dining in swank eateries, you won't want to think about being anywhere else. Here's what to pack to look the part.

Posted by Bee-Shyuan Chang on July 20, 2012 at 10:15:38 AM EDT in Style, Trip Ideas Tagged: St Barts, Style, Clothing
Where to Go this Summer

Summer trips are nothing if not brag-worthy—and hitting the same place every year isn't cutting it. From Philly to Sicily, our top picks have tons going on this summer from festivals to great new eats to off-season deals.

Posted by Blane Bachelor on June 18, 2012 at 4:25:01 PM EDT in Trip Ideas, Trip Ideas Tagged: Summer, Italy, Boston, Philadelphia, France, Panama
10 Best All-Inclusive Resorts in the Caribbean

All-inclusive resorts promise hassle-free holidays in some of the most lush, sun-drenched destinations we can think of. With opulent amenities and thrilling activities, here are our picks for the ten best in the Caribbean.

Posted by Jordan Simon on June 15, 2012 at 12:20:44 PM EDT in Hotels, Trip Ideas Tagged: Resorts, Hotels