Island Hopping in the Caribbean with ‘By Jean Michel’
The Caribbean is one of the most popular travel destinations in the world. It brings in visitors from every part of the world that come to bask under the sun or swim in its mass turquoise waters. The Caribbean is made up of over 5,000 islands, reefs, and an array of fish.
The islands aren’t only made for luxury travellers and honeymooners, anyone can enjoy its natural beauty. After all, every island is diverse in its own way, each with its own history, and with its own culture and local cuisines.
So if you love the beach and love to spend time under the sun, this is the itinerary for you. But remember, with the strong sun rays, it is important to always bring with you a lot of water, some SPF, and a range of By Jean Michel silk scarves.
If you’re island hopping, this is the travel guide for you to make the most of your time in these stunning tropical paradises!
1. Zip-lining in St. Lucia
If you ever thought about zip-lining, make sure you do so in St. Lucia. Surrounded by mountainous terrains and a cornucopia of green jungle and crystal blue waters, your zip-lining views will be jaw-droppingly gorgeous. Most people go to Adventure Tours St. Lucia which has a total of 12 lines, one of which is the highest, longest, and fastest line on the entire island!
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2. Bob Marley’s Reggae roots in Jamaica
If you like to listen to some reggae music and Bob Marley, make a pit stop in Jamaica! If you take a stroll around town, you’ll hear a bit of Bob Marley here and there. The most amazing part is that the streets are almost always filled with live music and dances from the locals. There is a museum on the island which pays homage to Bob Marley. You can see where he lived and worked, see into his bedroom and recording studio.
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3. Dunn’s River Falls in Jamaica
Located in Ocho Rios is the Dunn’s River Falls in Jamaica. It is one of the most amazing locations on the island, garnering so many visitors every year. The remarkable views that you get from the falls will leave you speechless, you wouldn’t want to leave. The Dunn’s River Falls cascades over a 600-foot high plateau! If you are adventurous, you must climb up them to get closer and get even more spectacular views. This is the stop you cannot miss, and don’t forget your swimming gear so you can take a dive below!
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4. Ride a classic car in Cuba
When in Cuba, it will be hard to miss the old vintage cars riding around. You can easily get your first glimpse of them right at the Havana airport. These cars are everywhere and you can rent one at any time. Fun fact, it was difficult to get new car parts, let alone whole cars, imported into the country in the 1950s, leaving the country left with Chevys, Fords, and Pontiacs. So the residents would find their own solutions to keep their cars running by installing Honda or Toyota parts inside the cars like the engine or the steering wheels. A fully Frankenstein car in disguise!
(photo source: byjeanmichel)
5. Mount Gay Rum Distillery in Barbados
Home to one of the oldest rum distilleries in the world is Mount Gay in Barbados! They have been around for around 300 years. Learn about how the popular rum distillery has been making its drinks and how it maintains its adoration from rum lovers all over the world. If you love yourself a nice cold glass of rum, you have to go here as Barbados is the birthplace of rum.
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6. Relax on Antigua
With over 365 pink and white beaches is the beautiful island of Antigua! The picturesque views are endless and the beaches stretch all along the island, you can almost watch both sunrise and sunsets on the warm beach with a cold cocktail! However, not only are the beaches a dream but sailing in Antigua’s water will have you sleeping better, with views of magnificent natural colours from the pink and the sands to the green jungles and blue waters. It is the perfect island to just relax and soak up the warm sun.
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7. Snorkeling or diving in the Bahamas
An activity you can do on almost every island is going snorkelling and diving. Hands down, this activity is an absolute MUST-DO in the Caribbean. With the waters being so clear, you will have every opportunity to see a huge range of sea creatures, some you would never see anywhere else in the world. Divers and even snorkelers can visit shipwrecks and visit large coral reefs. However, in the Bahamas is the Tongue of the Ocean, an almost 6,000-foot oceanic trench that runs along the entire length of the Andros Island coast. This area is the diving spot for those that want an up-close and personal view of sharks. If you’re not too fond of sharks, the other parts of the waters will also have a beautiful selection of sea creatures you can visit such as parrotfish, trumpet fish, and needlefish. (photo source: onetravel.com)
Jean-Michel was always fond of the Caribbean, visiting the local sea creatures, and sailing across the waters to embark on new adventures and encapsulate himself amongst such dreamy sceneries. There’s so much to do and so many places to go, the options are endless. But of course, we cannot list them all here as there are so many more islands in the Caribbean! If there is an island you would love to go to but we didn’t cover, reach out to us and we would love to expand our list!
