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The gorgeous landmarks of the Caribbean make one of the planet’s most scenic and plentiful sub-tropic regions an ideal destination for relaxation and adventure. With Viator’s Top 25 Things to Do in the Caribbean, you will see that a variety of activities can be done with great ease. Let’s count it down to number one.

For anybody planning a trip out to the US Virgin Islands, it is well known that there is only one thing you really need to do, and that is relax. There’s more than enough white sandy beaches and clear blue water to keep you in a lounge chair, mojito in hand, for your entire stay, but if you can muster the energy to go out and explore, a trip to Coral World Ocean Park will not leave you disappointed.

There is no denying the allure of the US Virgin Islands. It’s an exotic paradise full of natural wonderments, white sandy beaches, the bluest of blue oceans and, of course, the modern amenities of a full-fledged resort. Enjoying nature was never so easy, and with the Coral World Ocean Park in St Thomas, scoping out the marine life can be just as relaxing.

As Hurricane Rina churns toward the Yucatán Coast, with Cancún in its sights for a Thursday afternoon touchdown, a familiar drama is playing out up and down the glittering Caribbean coastline. Alerts are out to some 45,000 tourists estimated to be staying in Cancún, Cozumel, and along the Riviera Maya, based on careful analysis of the storm, recommending evacuation for most resort areas, and requiring it in places deemed high-risk, in this case Isla Holbox.

Did you know there has been a thriving fer decoupé (metal sculpture) industry in Haiti for nearly 60 years? This unique industry is situated in the artistic village of Noailles, in the Croix des Bouquets area.

The whole thing was started by George Liataud who was a mechanic at the Hasco factory in the late 1940s. He worked for Hasco on the railway lines and you will still find traces of this line inside the village.

Barbados packs a punch (not only the rum kind). This small island welcomes over 1 million visitors annually and shows them all a good time. Whether you’re a gourmet diner, water sports nut or shopping addict, you’ll find plenty to please you here.

The rich and famous migrate here like clockwork. But there are activities for every budget. And no matter how deep your pockets, you’ll have a warm welcome in Barbados.

Divers and snorkelers will find plenty of tropical treasures under the translucent waters that surround St. Kitts and its sister island Nevis. The island has some 70 dive sites, many of which harbor rarely explored shipwrecks and even thermal vents teeming with abundant sea life. Colorful coral reefs protect much of these waters, which serve as prime snorkeling spots where you can see as far as 60 to 100 feet down. Snorkeling is easy to do right off beach; for diving, check with Pro-Divers on St. Kitts or Scuba Safaris in Nevis, two of the best outfitters on the islands. Remember to bring your underwater camera when you try our top 8 spots to dive and snorkel in St. Kitts and Nevis.

What St. Kitts and its sister island Nevis lack in square miles, the tiny island makes up for in zesty Caribbean flavors. Eat island style when you’re here, and jump into one of the many seafood dishes, such as a curry-flavored Kingfish, fresh lobster, or a parrot-fish filet. For a more festive feast, dig into some beach-shack barbecue, with a cold bottle of local Carib beer or the island’s favorite cocktail, Ting with a sting, a grapefruit-flavored soda splashed with local rum. For starters, check out our Top 10 places to eat, and let your palate take over.

Santo Domingo teems with Spanish Colonial History, and nowhere is this more evident than in the city’s Zona Colonial, the district that comprises Santo Domingo’s Old Town. Here, cobblestone streets reminiscent of the French Quarter in New Orleans wind their way through this historic treasure trove of monuments, churches, and museums. Here, you’ll stroll down Calle Las Damas (Street of the Ladies), the first paved street in the Americas. Here, the sights and sounds of this thriving Dominican city come alive.

Sharing the island of Hispaniola with Haiti, the Dominican Republic revels in its year-round summer reputation. On its perimeter are powdery sand beaches dotted with palm trees, colorful coral coves teeming with a kaleidoscope of fish flittering in warm, crystal-clear waters, and large seaside resorts and quaint fishing villages. Away from the beach is an island rich in Spanish Colonial history, lush rainforests, and peaks where you can see the entire island. Sound fun? Try our top 10 Domincan Republic excursions.