The Best Caribbean Tourist Attractions According to Tripadvisor’s Traveler’s Choice Awards of the Best Things to Do

The Caribbean is a top destination for vacationers, but for us, we live where others dream of holidaying, but we are sometimes too busy with life commitments to enjoy what’s in our backyard. This summer let’s change that.

Can you guess which Caribbean island landed in the top spot for the Tripadvisor’s Traveler’s Choice Awards in the Caribbean category? Yes, the Cayman Islands.

But let's look at the top 10 from number 10 up to the top spot.

Tripadvsior’s Traveler’s Choice Awards for Best Things to Do in the Caribbean

10. Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park – St Kitts and Nevis

Brimstone Hill is a UNESCO World Heritage site that was inscribed in 1999. According to UNESCO the area is “is an outstanding, well-preserved example of 17th- and 18th-century military architecture in a Caribbean context. Designed by the British and built by African slave labour, the fortress is testimony to European colonial expansion, the African slave trade, and the emergence of new societies in the Caribbean.”

9. Queen Emma Pontoon Bridge – Curacao

The Queen Emma Bridge is a pontoon bridge across St. Anna Bay in Curaçao. It connects the Punda and Otrobanda quarters of the capital city, Willemstad. It was named after Emma of Waldeck and Pyrmont, who was queen consort of the Netherlands during its construction. It is one of the most Instagrammable locations in Willemstad.

8. Renaissance Island – Aruba

Rennaisance Island is 40 acres of tranquil paradise and is Aruba’s only private beach and home to its famous pink flamingos.

7. Jardin Botanique de Deshaies – Guadeloupe

Deshaies' top attraction is its botanical garden, which has well-organised displays of amazing tropical flora (with signage in French only). Vending machines issue small amounts of feed that children can sprinkle for fish and hold out to free-flying parrots. There is also a playground and a snack bar.

6. Clifton Heritage National Park – Nassau, the Bahamas

The Clifton Heritage National Park in Nassau is perfect for nature lovers. You can enjoy birdwatching, camping, swimming and more. The park was established in 2004 and is managed by the Clifton Heritage Authority. The park was officially opened in 2009.

5. Old Havana – Cuba

Old Havana provides a rich and vibrant atmosphere where you can appreciate Cuba’s architecture, culture, food, and people. Enjoy the city with a walking tour.

4. Jardin Botanique de Valombreuse

The largest floral park in Guadeloupe was created in 1990 and is home to 1,000 species of flowers and plants. Animal life in the park includes birds such as Caribbean flamingos, red ibises, conures, macaws, lorikeets, hummingbirds, grosbeaks, and sugarbirds.

3. Old San Juan – Puerto Rico

Old San Juan is home to the San Juan National Historic Site, with buildings dating from the 16th century, including the San Felipe del Morro and San Cristóbal fortresses and the old city walls.

2. Hunte’s Gardens – Barbados

Hunte's Gardens, centrally located in St Joseph, is a must-see for garden and nature lovers. You will enjoy a picturesque, easy-to-walk path with tropical flowers and plants. The location is also poplar for weddings and anniversary celebrations.

1.Cayman Crystal Caves – Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

Have you visited any of these attractions? Are you interested in seeing any of these attractions on the list, use FindYello.com to find registered tour companies on your island to explore your island home.

Sources: Tripadvisor, UNSECO, Aruba Tourism, Lonely Planet, Bahamas Tourism, and Hunte’s Garden