At #11 The Cayman Islands — The Diving Destination
It’s long been the Caribbean’s Mecca for divers, and it remains so to this day. This is a diving paradise, from Grand Cayman to Little Cayman to Cayman Brac. If you’re staying on the “mainland,” try Sunset House, Compass Point or the wonderful condo rental called Discovery Point Club.

 

#1 Andros — The Nature Destination
It’s one of the first places you pass over on a flight to the Caribbean from Miami, but for many this largest island in the Bahamas remains a mystery. It shouldn’t. This naturally striking island is full of wonders, from blue holes to secret beaches. That means an eco-tourist’s dream, with a host of hotels to choose from, like Kamalame Cay, Tiamo and Small Hope Bay Lodge.

 

#2 St Lucia — The Romance Destination
This island has carved out a rather rarefied niche for romance travel, and it’s understandable. The Pitons and surrounding areas are one of the most romantic places in the region, and St Lucia is also home to some of the region’s most romantic hotels: from the beachfront Anse Chastanet to Jade Mountain and Ladera, where the views of the Pitons reign.

#3 The British Virgin Islands — The Sailing Destination
Exploring. It’s what CJ readers love to do, and there’s no better way to explore the BVI than by boat. That means either hiring a crew or going bareboat, with the best bets being charter operations like The Moorings, Sunsail or MarineMax, among others.

 

 

#4 Saint Martin — The Foodie Destination
It’s a relatively small street, but French St Martin’s Grand Case Boulevard is the most delicious stretch of pavement in the Caribbean, home to a higher density of spectacular restaurants than anywhere in the Caribbean. And for foodies, that means a stay at the nearby L’Esplanade or Grand Case Beach Club hotels. Bon appetit! IMAGE: the town of Grand Case

 

#5 Antigua — The Beach Destination
They say Antigua has 365 beaches, and while you can’t hit them all on one trip, it makes for a sand-filled, oh-so-relaxing getaway. And each beach comes with its own beautiful hotel, from all-inclusives like Galley Bay and Verandah to boutiques like Cocos to classic hotels like Curtain Bluff.

 

 

#6 Saint Thomas — The Island Hopping Destination
This hub of the US Virgin Islands is an island hopper’s dream: whether you want to fly to St Croix or San Juan or ferry-hop to places like St John, Tortola and Jost Van Dyke, there is a seemingly endless supply of islands within easy reach. And when you decide to stay on the island, you have great options like the classic Bolongo Bay or the luxurious Ritz-Carlton.

Intro: Some call it the shoulder season. We call it springtime. The “peak” tourism season in the Caribbean may be over, but not for Caribbean Journal readers, who love going to the Caribbean all-year round. That’s why we’ve selected some of our favourite regional destinations for the spring season, with a number of categories in mind, from eco-tourism to romance to a good, old-fashioned beach vacation. These are our picks for right now.

To see the rest in the list go to: http://www.caribjournal.com/2015/04/07/these-are-the-must-visit-caribbean-islands-for-spring-2015/