When we think of bucket lists, we often think of exotic places to travel to, foods to try and other cool adventures. 

These are all great but imagine how exhilarating it could be to add some unusual experiences to your bucket list. 

We are ready to challenge you, with a few items that may be surprising but rewarding to add to your bucket list. 

Visit a donkey sanctuary in  Bonaire or Aruba. You also have the option to sponsor, adopt or to be a friend to a donkey! 

Hike to the top of a few mountains… because one just isn’t enough. Seriously. Head to St. Lucia and climb the Gros Piton. Enjoy majestic views from the Blue Mountain Peak in Jamaica. Other great options include Pico Duarte in the Dominican Republic and Mount Liamuiga in St. Kitts. 

Go swimming with the Nurse sharks in the Bahamas. Don’t worry. It’s safe! 

Explore the deep blue sea with a submarine tour in Barbados, Cayman or Aruba.  

The view from the top can be exhilarating. Try a hot air balloon ride in Dominica. Enjoy helicopter tours are available in Antigua, Jamaica, Cayman, Montserrat and St. Lucia. 

Go scuba diving in a blue hole or lagoon. Belize and The Bahamas have world-famous blue holes. The Blue Lagoon in Jamaica is also quite mesmerising to explore. 

Do something extraordinary. Get certified in CPR. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation training can save lives.  

Go cave exploring in different countries. A few places to check out – Crystal Cave (Bermuda), Animal Flower Cave (Barbados), Cayman Crystal Caves (the Cayman Islands), Fontein Cave (Aruba), cave tubing (Belize) and the Conch Bar Caves (Turks and Caicos). 

Walk underwater. Sign up for a sea trek in St. Maarten or the Bahamas. 

Check out some of the coolest waterfalls in Jamaica (YS Falls and Dunn’s River Falls), Haiti, Puerto Rico (La Mina Falls), Grenada (Concord Falls) and St. Lucia (Diamond Falls)! 

The Caribbean is rich with attractions, activities and new experiences for us to dive into. We are sure that once you begin to explore, you will find other unusual ideas that you can add to your bucket list.  

Sources: Odyssey, Bucket List Journey, Develop Good Habits, Donkey Sanctuary Aruba, Sandals, Visit Jamaica and Exuma Things To Do.