r/Caribbean

I'll be visiting both islands this year and would like to know how I go about changing my currency? Is it best to take cash or will my card be accepted everywhere. I have a feeling that things will be easier in Guadeloupe, so my question is more about Dominica I guess.

Hi everyone,
We’re thinking about going to the US Virgin Islands in late July for a short 3-night trip with my wife and our toddler (2 years old).
Our tentative plan is to stay in St. Thomas and maybe take a ferry to St. John for a day trip.
Last year we went to Puerto Rico and had a great time — we really enjoyed the beaches, swimming, relaxing vibe, and overall experience. Our main goal again is pretty much beach time and swimming rather than nightlife or heavy sightseeing.
A few questions:
How is the USVI in late July?
Is sargassum/seaweed a major issue around that time?
Are some beaches/areas better than others for avoiding it?
Is St. Thomas + a St. John day trip the right move for only 3 nights with a toddler?
Any recommendations for family-friendly beaches?
Also, are there any other destinations you’d recommend for a 3–4 night trip from the NYC? TYIA!

I have been to a few islands in the Caribbean (st Thomas, St. John, Puerto Rico, and Aruba). I love the Virgin island especially St John. Puerto Rico was ok and I was very disappointed in Aruba. I am actually at the Aruba airport currently about to head back to the states with my family. It was so windy where we couldn’t enjoy the beach. Yes, the water is beautiful and the people were very friendly but the wind basically ruined the trip. Also, the landscape is fugly-it’s a damn desert! I knew it was flat but that didn’t help. I think St. John and st Thomas are beautiful due to the mountains and the various coves/harbors.
With that said, we are planning our trip for next year and wanted advice on islands to visit? We have a 4 year old (5 next year) and need a 3 bedroom place. Either a house/villa or a condo at a resort. My parents are wanting to go to Dominican Republic and I do not want to go there. I would like to go to Antigua. Soo, what are some suggestions on islands to visit? We go for 5 full days and generally spend 3 days at the place/beach we are staying at. Take 1 day to do a boat tour. And 1 day hop in the car to visit another beach or adventure on the island.
And thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Hey everyone, I know these posts can be annoying but I didnt find exactly what I was looking for from past posts. Me and my wife are going to Curacoa in late July. We are very excited, but have some little concerns right now we want to anticipate/plan for. Some of them are:

- I am not a good swimmer... like struggling to have my head above water, but can do it type of swimmer. I heard it is choppy in July because of the winds? Do you guys have any advice/warnings/comments about snorkling during that time of year? If itll be a struggle, do you guys have any recommendations for equipment i can have to float easier, but also that i can dive under for little bits of moments to get closer to the action (or am i out of my mind)?

- We love the thought of being away from the mahem, but a walk/short drive to SOME action. I was trying to dig to find a location where we can get a nice airbnb with a pool where we can maybe walk to some stuff (beaches, breakfast/coffee in morning/dinner), but also can drive to Willemstad without breaking a leg to get there (~10-30 mins?). Any recommendations?

Any other advice would be appreciated for first time visitors like us, Thank you!

Looking into traveling to either the Caribbean early next year can’t decide which island to go to. We have been debating between Grand Cayman or Anguilla. Looking for the best beaches for relaxing and maybe to do some snorkeling.
Also which month between Jan-May would have the best weather on these islands?

Had the chance to help design a Rasta-style hat prop for a soca artiste’s video and the energy was crazy from start to finish.

This is one of those moments where art, music, and culture all come together.

Anyone else been part of a music video shoot before?

My wife and I are trying to figure out how to best use my paternity leave this year and I’d love advice from people who’ve actually traveled with very young kids.

Context:
- We have a 2 year old
- Our second baby is 3 weeks old today, so he’d probably be around 3–5 months old by the time we travel
- I have 12 weeks of paternity leave total, but can take it in chunks
- We’re thinking 1–2 week trips throughout the year
- Flying out of Philly
- Ideally trying to cap flights around ~3 hours max
- Budget honestly isn’t the biggest concern
- I’ve been to Florida, Turks & Caicos, and the Bahamas many times, so I’m less asking “which place is best?” and more asking “which place is best with a toddler + young infant?”

Right now we keep coming back to:
- Florida
- Turks & Caicos
- Bahamas

What we care about most:
- easiest logistics with little kids
- calm/swimmable beaches
- low stress
- good food/service
- ability to actually relax during naps/early bedtimes
- family-friendly without feeling like a giant screaming theme park

We’re not looking for nightlife or packed itineraries. More like:
morning beach, pool, naps, easy dinners, repeat.

Part of me thinks Florida is the smartest/easiest move with an infant. But another part of me wonders if Turks is worth the extra effort because Grace Bay seems so ideal for kids. Bahamas feels like the middle ground, but I’ve had mixed experiences depending on where you stay.

Would especially love advice from parents who’ve done the toddler + infant stage. If you had the flexibility to do a few 1–2 week trips over a year, where would you go and why?

Hello, and thanks in advance for any info you can provide.

I'm planning a trip to Dominica and would like to stay for part of my time there in the Roseau Valley. I'd be landing on a Saturday at about 3:30pm on the AA flight from Miami. I won't have much luggage - just a carry-on plus a backpack.

If I leave the airport as expected around 4-4:30pm, will I be able to take a bus to Roseau? I can't seem to find a definitive answer - the internet suggests buses might run until 5-6 at least, but the hotel is telling me there are no buses and that I should take a taxi. I'm just trying to figure out my options and avoid spending unnecessary cash on private transport if I can.

As a follow-up, if there are indeed no buses, how feasible is it for me to share a taxi with other travelers? Is that something commonly done in Dominica?

Many thanks again to anyone who can share some insight!

Who here wants to earn while learning to sell and create handmade jewelry?

Hi all! Just got back from the most amazing babymoon in Anguilla. Despite my best efforts, I probably got about 12 mosquito bites. Am now fearful of Dengue, WNV, Zika and other mosquito borne illnesses. Has anyone contracted these in Anguilla? Or have reassuring stories of getting bites but being okay?

Going on a family vacation to Antigua in a few, and looking for any fun recs or must see/do experiences! Also, does anyone happen to know what the ganja situation is like over there? I know it’s decriminalized, but is it accessible to tourists at all?

BTW I say family vacation, but we’re all above the age of 26 lol