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The Caribbean's Most Underrated Islands

Discover something new and exciting in these under-the-radar islands throughout the Caribbean.


The Caribbean's Most Underrated Islands

The Caribbean is home to many of the most spectacular islands in the world. However, some of them are rarely visited by tourists, which gives them even more extraordinary charm. Here are some islands where travelers can enjoy authentic experiences in unspoiled environments.

Known as the Emerald Isle of the Caribbean, Montserrat is rarely visited by tourists. However, it has started to host more and more who want to experience the Soufriere Hills Volcano, famous for its eruption in 1995, which is partly responsible for tourists preferring other places to vacation.

This extraordinary destination boasts lush nature with mountains full of hiking trails and fabulous deserted dark sand beaches. In addition, although it does not boast extensive hotel infrastructure, it offers comfortable accommodations, for example, in Little Bay, which has excellent regional cuisine, such as the traditional Goat Water, an iconic fish stew from the island.

In Montserrat, tourists can book boat tours to the volcano from where they can see the city of Plymouth, which was buried in the eruption and has since become a ghost town. The main beaches are Woodlands, Rendezvous, and Lime Kiln, which are also prime snorkeling and diving spots. The island's volcanic trails are excellent for trekking or mountain biking along lush vegetation by banana plantations and cliffs that offer lovely views.

This small Caribbean island is a paradise for divers and snorkelers because it has more historic sites protected underwater than any other destination in the Caribbean. Visitors will also discover stunning coral reefs and sponges, seagrass beds, and woodlands in one of the world's most biodiverse destinations.

Coasts surround the whole island with black sand beaches where large colonies of sea turtles nest. In Quill National Park (an inactive volcano), visitors can find hundreds of species of exotic birds and a lot of flowers and plants while navigating its countless trails.

In Statia, there are also many places where divers can see the remains of sunken ships, such as Anchor Point, where a centuries-old ship sits covered by coral and sponges.

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