Los Haitises National Park: Caves, Mangroves & Taino Rock Art Guide

Explore Los Haitises National Park in the Dominican Republic by boat or kayak, with mangroves, limestone islets, wildlife and caves containing Taíno rock art.

Explore Los Haitises National Park in the Dominican Republic by boat or kayak, with mangroves, limestone islets, wildlife and caves containing Taíno rock art.

Steaming volcanic lakes, glowing bays, black limestone fields, underwater caves and buried cities: 15 Caribbean places that barely look real.

Compare The Bahamas and Turks & Caicos in 2026 for beaches, snorkeling, resorts, costs, families, honeymoons, nightlife, island hopping and transportation.

Compare Barbados and St. Lucia in 2026 for beaches, resorts, costs, safety, nightlife, families, honeymoons, activities and where to stay.

Updated August 2026: Both Saint Lucia and Grenada are currently Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution due to crime. Saint Lucia’s advisory was raised July 10, 2026, while Grenada moved to Level 2 on January 5, 2026. Compare current safety context alongside beaches, scenery, resorts, cost and honeymoon style before choosing.

Plan Caribbean island hopping by ferry in 2026 with key routes across Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, St. Martin, the French Caribbean, Grenadines, Bahamas and more.

Verified August 2026: New Horizon Ferry continues to operate daily West End–Jost Van Dyke service. Current published departures include West End at 8:00, 10:00, 1:00, 4:00 and 6:00, with Great Harbour returns at 7:00, 9:00, 12:00, 2:00 and 5:00. Fares and schedules can change, so verify directly with the operator before travel.

Verified August 2026: Inter Island Boat Services currently lists St. Thomas–Jost Van Dyke service on Sunday, Tuesday and Friday, with Red Hook departure at 7:30 a.m., Cruz Bay at 8:00 a.m., and Great Harbour return at 3:30 p.m. Travelers should arrive at least 45 minutes early and verify live schedules before travel. For BVI entry, use only the official free ED-card portal at BVIEDCARD.GOV.VG.

Choosing your first Caribbean island for 2027? Compare the easiest destinations for first-time visitors by beaches, flights, transportation, activities, budget, where to stay and what to avoid.