Exploring the Caribbean Islands | Travel by Jon & Jo'El

Exploring The Caribbean

This short series is about exploring the Caribbean Islands. Until you look at a map, a detailed map, the Caribbean islands tend to either be a mystery or you think you know them based on an excursion you took off a cruise ship or you know someone that got off of a cruise ship on one of them. What you “KNOW” could not be further from the truth.

If we summed that up correctly, you are in the right place. Even the most avid of European and world travelers can find the islands fascinating in history, culture, and gastronomy. Whether you want to hike up a dormant volcano, explore a colonialist fort, dive into the deepest of blue holes or relax under a palm tree with a butler at your service, we have your island destination.

The types of resorts and lodging are just as varied. You can spend a week in a private room on the side of a rocky cliff, right over the water’s edge. You could be over calm turquoise waters in a luxurious bungalow or villa. If the ocean is great but not really where you love to be, how does a lush rainforest sound? You need time in a place with perfect weather, perfect surroundings, and a place where you can relax and reconnect.

Next, we will explore many of the islands that are known for their food and beverages. We will make some recommendations for places to try some of the fare we mention.