This Car Rooftop Tent Is a Game-changer for Camping, According to Someone Who Slept in 1 for 6 Months

If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. Get ready for your best sleep ever. Ive never slept so well while camping,one reviewer saidafter trying it. Credit:Travel + Leisure No roots or rocks jamming into my back or anything. Switching to an off-the-ground sleeping situation elevates the whole camping experience. But with practice, reviewers noted that it can takeone single minuteonce you get the hang of it. Amazon...

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 134 words · Denise Anderson

This Car-free Beach Town Is a Hidden Gem in Costa Rica With Beautiful Beaches and Charming Cobblestone Streets

For those hung up on some of the standard beach vacation amenities, there’s theBeach Club. Overlooking the sea below, it contains both an all-ages pool and an adults-only one with an adjacent bar. You might also spot a fast-as-lighting puma racing through the land. Credit: Courtesy of Las Catalinas Kids get more freedom this way, which often means adults do, too." Courtesy of Las Catalinas Courtesy of Las Catalinas Pierre Theriault/Courtesy of Las Catalinas...

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 78 words · Stephanie Harding

This Caribbean Beach Ranked No. 1 in the World for Its Pool-like Crystalline Waters — and You Don't Need a Passport to Visit

Trunk Bay in St. John, part of the U.S. Virgin Islands, was named the No. 1 beach in the world for 2024. But not to any beach. Scenic view of Trunk Bay beach in St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands.Credit:M.M. Sweet/Getty Images We’re dreaming of thebestbeach. And The World’s 50 Best Beaches is here to tell you exactly where that is. (Hint: it’s in the Caribbean.) And some truly hard work goes on behind the scenes for the selection process....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 172 words · Carl Ellis

This Caribbean Destination Has Bioluminescent Waters and Gorgeous, Uninhabited Islands — and It's a Short Flight From NYC

The beach-covered U.S. territory has something for everyone. Taylor McIntyre/Travel + Leisure Puerto Rico has a little something for everyone. Those looking for adventure won’t have to go far. Credit:Taylor McIntyre/Travel + Leisure There’s surfing, snorkeling off uninhabited islands, andglowing bioluminescent waters. Plus, travel to Puerto Rico is noticeably easier and breezier than most other Caribbean islands. And while there’s nothing wrong with amid-winter beach escape(sign us up! Getty Images...

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 255 words · Mark Schwartz

This Caribbean Destination Is the No. 1 Winter Travel Spot, According to Tripadvisor

Looks like we’re all craving some fun in the sun in the Dominican Republic. That includes heading to Tripadvisors top trending destination, Las Galeras, in the Dominican Republic. This season, were seeing Americans confident in taking bigger trips. Beli_photos/Getty Images Beli_photos/Getty Images So, how much more, exactly, are people planning to travel this winter? The second-most popular destination, Fasmendhoo, Maldives, echoes peoples desires for a tropical getaway.

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 67 words · Misty Thompson

This Caribbean Hotel Sits on an 8-square-Mile Island — With a Luxury Tree House Suite, Butler Service, and a Pristine Beach

Heres what its like to stay there. It takes me a while to fall asleep my first night at Rosewood Little Dix Bay. My butler, Chenelle, charms me into vacation mode as soon as I arrive at the resort. Sophie Dodd/Travel + Leisure She tells me to WhatsApp her with any requests and to call her Chanel No. She whisks me directly to my room and checks me in there, where my luggage arrives moments later....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 262 words · Anthony Hernandez

This Caribbean Island Feels Like a Secret—and It's Home to Beautiful Beaches, Volcanic Craters, and the Longest Infinity Pool in the Region

Grenada was named one of the best places to travel in 2025. Here’s how to plan the perfect trip to the Caribbean island. Years of excellence have made this 64-suite boutique property among the best all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean. Boats off of the coasts of Prickly Bay on Grenada.Credit:Severine BAUR/Getty Images The property is set to add six new luxury suites to its collection by 2026. An oversized infinity poolthe longest in the Caribbeanstretches across the property to Grand Anse Beach....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 440 words · Jennifer Lloyd

This Caribbean Island Has a Famous Luxury Hotel, a Waterfront Airport, and the 'Most Extreme Beach in the World'

How to plan a perfect trip to Saint Martin. Dutch Sint Maarten and French Saint-Martin have coexisted peacefully here since the Partition Treaty of 1648. (No wonder they call it the Friendly Island.) Credit:Margaret Pattillo Heres how to map out your ideal St. Martin getaway. There are actually only two seasons here: dry season and wet season. The former lasts from December to April and is also the peak time for tourists who crave nonstop sunshine....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 609 words · Edward Simpson

This Caribbean Island Has Beautiful Beaches, Charming Hotels, and Incredible Scuba Diving

Jenna Szerlag / Design Pics / Getty Images At just 84 square miles, you’d thinkSt. Croixwould fly right under the radar. Virgin Islands, those miles stack up to make it the largest island in the archipelago. Credit:Jenna Szerlag / Design Pics / Getty Images And every square inch is brimming with something special for visitors. Getting to St. Croix St. Croix is relatively accessible to U.S.-based travelers. However, Americans will notice one major difference upon landing: The local population drives on the left....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 341 words · Allison Lowe

This Caribbean Island Is Home to a Lush National Park, a 400-year-old Distillery, and Stunning White-sand Beaches

Heres how to plan a trip to Tortola, the largest of the British Virgin Islands. Located on a mile-long white-sand beach, the resort is the epitome of island paradise. I highly recommend taking a guided tour ofCallwood Rum Distilleryfor a unique glimpse into Tortolas history. Credit:Westend61/Getty Images Operating since the islands plantation era, the distillery provides an insightful look into the past, says Burnett. Visitors can stop by, sample rum, and purchase a bottle or two to take home....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 272 words · Megan Sanchez

This Caribbean Island Is Home to Beautiful Coral Reefs — Here's How You Can Help Protect Them

On the Caribbean island of Bonaire, visitors not only witness the beauty of the reefs but can also help improve their health. Courtesy of Tourism Corporation Bonaire I was nervously sucking air from my tank, 15 feet below the surface of the Caribbean Sea. Wielding pliers and zip ties, I was trying and trying to fasten a branch of staghorn coral to Bonaires newest reef, but the gentlest of currents pushed me away....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 544 words · Wanda Fitzpatrick

This Caribbean Island Is Known for Its Plant-based Cuisine, Rich Culture, and Beachside Resorts — Here's How to Plan Your Visit

For your next trip to Jamaica, here are the top places to stay and eat. Yet we always prioritize experiences rooted in lasting joy, rather than moments of ephemeral fun. They didn’t even notice the absence of their beloved yogurt pouches. Pronouncedeye-tal, this lifestyle-diet occupies space, in varying degrees, in almost every sun-drenched corner of the Caribbean. But then Luke forced my hand. Mango juice dripped down his arm and pooled at his knobby elbows....

May 4, 2025 · 4 min · 733 words · Amanda Martinez

This Caribbean Island Is One of the Must-visit Destinations of 2025—Thanks to New Resorts Like This One

Here, my full review of The Strand on Turks and Caicos. The unique thing about our resort is that all the rooms are ocean front. We are not seeing a partial ocean view. The exterior of The Strand Turks & Caicos on Cooper Jack Bay.Credit:Courtesy of The Strand Turks & Caicos Second floor suites feature ocean-front balconies, and some include rooftop terraces complete with outdoor kitchens. Ground-floor bedrooms have sliding doors onto each suites outdoor terrace....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 225 words · Julie Day