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Kayaking in the Caribbean Sea.

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Overview

From high mountain peaks to shimmering reefs, spicy salsa rhythms to hip-swaying reggae, pirate hideouts to sugar-sand beaches, the Caribbean is dizzyingly diverse.

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Planning Tools

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Best Things to Do

Plan your activities in the Caribbean with this guide to the islands' top experiences.

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Best Places to Visit

From popular honeymoon destinations to top dive sites, here are the best places to visit in the Caribbean.

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